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The historic old town of Siegen

The old town of Siegen, in the shadow of the historic city hall, is one big medieval treasure chest. The half-timbered structures with their slate roofs and facades, and the…

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Nikolaikirche and the Krönchen

The roots of Nikolaikirche go back to the 13th century. Standing on the Siegberg below the Oberes Schloss, the church is resplendent in white and ox-blood red following restoration…

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The Unteres Schloss

It was initially a Franciscan monastery, then an academy, residential palace, public authority building, a mining school and eventually a branch of the Attendorn penal institution:…

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Larger than life and characteristic of Siegen: Henner and Frieder

They proudly stand on the new Oberstadtbrücke in the centre of town, looking at each other as they have since they first arrived on a pedestrian bridge in 1904. It is no…

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The Rubens dispute ...

is embodied by the Rubensbrunnen in the grounds of the Oberes Schloss. The tinkling fountain at the southern side of the Hexenturm was created by Siegen artist Hermann Kuhmichel.

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Sejerlänner Riewekooche: Bon appetit!

Say that again? The name refers to a typical Siegerland bread speciality in which potatoes (called ‘Duffel’ in these parts) play the key role – and with salted butter, it’s a real…

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Our Siegen: The home of your story

Ready to embark on an interactive journey through time? That’s precisely what’s on offer at the Siegerland museum in the Oberes Schloss thanks to a project entitled ‘Our Siegen:…

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Bim Käs: Cult inn located by the Schwanenteich

For more than half a century, the Käs has been a favourite venue for anyone who enjoys spending a cosy evening with friends or family, eating, listening to good music and simply…

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Löhrsss. Alter Weinkeller: wines to savour in historic surroundings

Opening a wine cellar in beer-loving Siegerland was always going to be a challenge, but in 1995 the Dornseifer family realised there was no better use for a 400-year-old vaulted…

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