Paderborn is belongs to the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the region Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL). With its approx. 100,000 inhabitants it is often referred to as the smallest large city in Germany. At the springs of...

Paderborn is belongs to the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia and is located in the region Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL). With its approx. 100,000 inhabitants it is often referred to as the smallest large city in Germany. At the springs of the Pader River people setteled already in pre-roman times.

Today Paderborn has much to offer. The cathedral in the town center is worth visiting as well as Paderborns main landmark, the 'Drei-Hasen-Fenster' that shows three rabbits in a circle that share only three ears.

Once a year in summer, Paderborn celebrates the Libori, a big party that lasts one week.

Paderborn has also a University the University of Padeborn. that is known for its research especially in the field of computer science.

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