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Externsteine

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Holzhausen-Externsteine


Address

Infozentrum Externsteine, 32805 Horn-Bad Meinberg

Website

www.externsteine-info.de

Contact

05234 2029796

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (18.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 6 pm

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  • 4/5 Alex G. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, the entry fee is not expensive, I was not able to get here in time so the booth was already closed, but I was still able to climb the most right rock. Amazing views since it had been raining that morning. Normally it’s very calm and quiet but there was a class on a school trip which kind of ruined the noise experience for me. Nonetheless, great place to visit, enough parking and not expensive, I believe 3 euros for a day.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Zane H. 4 years ago on Google
    A distinctive sandstone rock formation in the Teutoburg Forest, near the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg. The formation is a tor consisting of several tall, narrow columns of rock which rise abruptly from the surrounding wooded hills. The Externsteine are identified as a sacred site of the pagan Saxons, there is no archaeological evidence to confirm the site's use during the relevant period. Archaeological excavations have found some Upper Paleolithic stone tools dating to about 10,700 BC from 9,600 BC. Well worth a visit if you are in the area. Multiple trial walks to go on. Nice restaurant with kids at area near the entrance / parking.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. RM, A T. 6 months ago on Google • 116 reviews
    Fascinating natural architecture consisting of tall columns of rocks surrounded by lake and grasslands. Great place to visit for nature lovers. One can climb up using the staircase to the top to enjoy the panoramic view. I find it a worth visit. Please keep in mind that the direct bus available one in an hour. Great place for relax and one day outing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael A. 6 months ago on Google • 141 reviews
    Unique and fascinating rock formations that has historical and cultural significance. Combine this with the amazing view of the surrounding area… makes it a must visit place! You can buy the ticket just below the rock formations if you want to go to the top to see the view from above, it costed 4€. Definitely worth it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dom 3 months ago on Google • 297 reviews New
    Lovely place in nature to spend a day with your family. The Externsteine are cool and the neighboring parks are great for hiking. There are some eating possibilities around and much space for a picnic. The parking (paid) situation is good.

  • 5/5 Peter Van Der M. 8 months ago on Google • 60 reviews
    What an interesting place to visit. Amazing energy at certain places. Very old sacred site. Lovely forest behind the little lake. Also good to start a proper hiking route. The parking is 4 euros and brings you very close by. Or park at the other side of the forest. The restaurant is nice to eat before the place closes around 1730.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Toto 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful rock and very beautiful hiking trails around the Externsteine. Everything is well signposted, so you shouldn't get lost. Sturdy shoes should be worn for hiking, as some or many paths lead over forest floor. Parking is free at the sorting area in Holzhausen , and from there it is about 15 minutes through the forest to the Externsteinen. From there there are many opportunities to explore the area with a hike. So hiking boots / backpack and off you go. (Original) sehr schönes Gestein und sehr schöne Wanderwege rund um die Externsteine.Alles prima ausgeschildert,da dürfte man sich auch nicht verlaufen.Zum Wandern sollte schon festes Schuhwerk getragen werden,da einige oder viele Wege über Waldboden führen.Parken kann man kostenlos am Sortplatz in Holzhausen,und von dort geht es ca.15 Min durch den Wald zu den Externsteinen.Von dort gibt es viele Möglichkeiten die Umgebung mit einer Wanderung zu erkunden. Also Wanderschuhe/Rucksack und los gehts.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tumi M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful and interesting to see. Great place to picnic and relax with the family. Not able to get onto the highest points Due to the pandemic but still great views
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Flynn On T. 2 years ago on Google
    When visiting friends this September, we also decided to do some sightseeing and check out the Externsteine in the Teutoburg Forest. And they are really worth a visit! You can reach the area by bus (either with the ‘Touristiklinie 792’ or the bus 782. Both start in Detmold and take you right there), or take the car as we did. Parking cost us 4€, and if a certain need arises – the toilets there do cost 50 cent per Person, but they were really clean and well taken care of. Then you walk up, past a restaurant, a booth selling cards & some drinks, and the shop where you can get your tickets to head up the stairs and climb the structure. Right now entrance to the top of the stones is rather limited (only groups of 10 may head up, and you’re only given 20 minutes for the climb); we, however, didn’t get up as it was raining a lot that day. Which means we definitely have to come back one day! Walking from the parking spot to the stones doesn’t take long at all, you just head through a small forest area and then there they are! The sandstone rock formation consists of several tall columns which are really impressive. The forest surrounding them looks also really nice, and it definitely is great if you enjoy longer walks. The area is popular among pagans and is often used for gatherings and celebrations, especially on the summer solstice and the Walpurgis Night. But it’s also a really popular tourist sight, and although I would have preferred sunshine, the rain blessed us with fewer visitors, and so we were able to fully enjoy the scenery.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruud F. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic scenery, with a great view when you are on top! Great place to hike or to walk with family and kids. Enough place to relax. Plenty of parking space which will cost 4 Euros for an entire day. If you are hungry I can really recommend the restaurant which is about 400 meters from the Externsteine. When you are planning a visit to the externsteine, I recommend to be there early because I noticed that it will get crowded during the afternoon. Highly recommended and when you are there, visit the "Hermannsdenkmal" which is about 8km away.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Donato A. M. 1 year ago on Google
    The Externsteine is a distinctive sandstone rock formation located in the Teutoburg Forest, near the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg in the Lippe district of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. The formation is a tor consisting of several tall, narrow columns of rock which rise abruptly from the surrounding wooded hills. Discover this mysterious place in the middle of the old teuteburger forest. Beautiful layed next to a nice lake in the middle of the woods. In the forest around the stones you can find plenty of ways for a nice sunday afternoon walk. You can get there by a little walk from the near by parkinglot
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place. Don't forget to visit the Infozentrum... there's a little museum explaining how it was formed millions of years ago.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AndyundSarah 1 year ago on Google
    Nice location in the middle of beautiful woods to hike. Well described and easy to find POI. Stunning rock formation with small caves and bridges connecting the single stones. Parking is at 4€, if you want to climb the rocks, you need to pay another 4€ p.p., last entrance was at 5:30pm. You can visit the area around stones with a wheelchair. There is a small kiosk and a restaurant close by the parking lot.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Aleksandra R. 11 months ago on Google
    It’s beautiful place to see if you live nearby. But I wouldn’t recommend it to drive just to see this. As soon as you enter the parking, you can see the stones. There are walking routes around but nothing special to see.. tickets to the top costs 3€ but it is not worth to spend money on it.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dhananjoy P. 4 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    A bunch of odd sand stone rocks standing at the side of the forest. A nice place to visit for some time Or at the time of hiking. No shops for food nearby and parking is little far from these rocks. A beautiful place inside the lap of mother nature is amazing. Hiking inside the forest around this place gives an amazing experience. January 2024: you need a 4 euros ticket (adult) if you want to climb or hike to the top of the rocks.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 TriVi P. 6 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Very good place for trekking, hiking, good for family and kids also pets. Definitely recommend visiting it. Do not visit during rainy times as it is mucky and skiddy overall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ryan I. 7 months ago on Google • 52 reviews
    A nice Sunday walk, we arrived early and missed most of the busy times on the steps. Carpark 4euros, walk up 4euros for an adult and 2 euros for 6yo. Under 6 were free.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 JP 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful rocks in a nice park with lots of possibilities for walks. If arriving by car parking fees are €4 to be paid cash only at a machine. No further fees unless you want to climb the rocks.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katha F. 3 years ago on Google
    Ein wundervoller Ort. Auf Grund der aktuellen Situation, konnten wie leider nur die Ansicht genießen. Diese war aber schon sehr schön. Die Umgebung ist gepflegt und übersichtlich. Wie haben auf einem knapp 2km entfernten Parkplatz geparkt und sind gemütlich hin spaziert. Die Gegend ist sehe schön. Es lohnt ein paar Schritte zu machen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Umut U. 5 years ago on Google
    It was really an interesting and nice to see place belongings from 70 million years ago. There are alternative walking paths around that place so I advise you to take different ones while going there and return back. There's an entrance fee of 4 euro/person if you would like to go upstairs to the top of the stones. Stairs are safe to use with railings to hold.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Parking at the Externsteinen costs € 4 per car and € 3.50 per motorcycle. A short walk and a minting station later you are already in front of the imposing external stones. If you walk between them and keep to the left, go up the stairs and then follow the hiking trail for a while, you can have a nice view of the area on one of the smaller stones. This is still possible now, despite the closure of the two main stairs. Is also free of charge. The regular opening times can be seen on one of the photos. (Original) Parken bei den Externsteinen kostet 4€ pro PKW und 3,50€ pro Motorrad. Ein kurzer Fußweg und eine Münzpräge Station später steht man bereits vor den imposanten Externsteinen. Wer zwischen ihnen hindurch geht und sich links hält, die Treppen hinauf geht und dann dem Wanderweg ein Stück folgt, kann auf einen der kleineren Steinen einen schönen Blick über das Gelände werfen. Dies geht auch jetzt, trotz der Schließung der beiden Haupttreppen. Ist auch kostenfrei. Die regulären Öffnungszeiten sind auf einem der Fotos zu sehen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruediger B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Snow hike at the #Externsteine ​​in the #Teutoburg Forest. Myths, legends and fairy tales entwine around this place and in the snow especially beautiful. (Original) Schneewanderung bei den #Externsteine im #Teutoburger Wald. Mythen, Legenden und Märchen ranken um diesen Ort und im Schnee ganz besonders schön anzusehen.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DJI.Mavic. P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place worth visiting, but it was closed due to the epidemic (Original) مكان جميل بستحق الزيارة ، لكنه كان مغلقاً بسبب الوباء
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Devon A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I really liked it, the forest around it is wonderful. There are class mysterious things (runes) everywhere. The local bums were really nice. All in all a highly recommended place for people of all ages but especially retirees. (Original) Mir hat es wirklich gefallen, der Wald drumherum ist wunderbar herrlich. Überall sind Klasse mysteriöse Sachen (Runen). Die Ortsansässigen Penner waren wirklich nett. Alles in allem ein sehr empfehlenswert Ort für Menschen aller Altersgruppen aber vor allem Rentnern.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An excellent place to retire and a really interesting story that goes back to the Wickingern! (Original) Ein Hervorragender Ort zum Rentnern, und eine wirklich interessante Geschichte die bis zu den Wickingern zurückführt!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yo L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Impressive natural monument that you should visit if you are in the area. Well-kept paths and plenty of seating. Unfortunately, the ascent Corona was now blocked in December. It is also advisable to bring some time with you and to hike a bit in the area to get different angles of the rocks. A deduction because I find a € 4 parking fee and then € 1 for public toilets not entirely justified. Especially since the Hermansdenkmal is practically "around the corner" and a visit recommendation is paid for the same again. (Original) Beeindruckendes Naturdenkmal das man besuchen sollte wenn man in der Gegend ist. Schön gepflegte Wege und ausreichend Sitzgelegenheiten. Leider war der Aufstieg Corona bedingt jetzt im Dezember gesperrt. Es empfiehlt sich auch etwa Zeit mitzubringen und etwas in der Gegend zu wandern um verschiedene Blickwinkel auf die Felsen zu bekommen. Einen Abzug weil ich 4-€ Parkplatz Gebühr und dann noch 1-€ für öffentliche Toiletten nicht ganz gerechtfertigt finde. Zumal man beim Hermansdenkmal das quasi „ um die Ecke“ und auch eine Besuchsempfehlung ist das Gleiche nochmal bezahlt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 René von der S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Just impressive. A natural monument that you should definitely visit. (Original) Einfach nur beeindruckend. Ein Naturdenkmal welches man unbedingt besuchen sollte.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Petr P. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect place, not expensive entry fee in to the rocks and many steps to climb 😄. It's good to visit the place in bad weather, because if it's nice, I can imagine a large number of visitors
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdus S. 1 year ago on Google
    I can only highly recommend going to this place. You need 2 3 hours to explore the area if you are not following any hiking trail. This is accesses easily by public transport. Ticket to the top will cost 4 Euro for adults. It is better to buy a combi ticket with Herman Denkmal. Both places are easily doable in a day trip.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Pearl X. 2 years ago on Google
    A fine place, but the mountains are quite small. Half hour is more than enough to climb these two hills. Adult €6, kid €2, parking €4 per day, not very cheap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharmin R. 1 year ago on Google
    It's a great place to hangout with friends and family. Ticket is 4€, its worth the price. The place is so beautiful and well maintained. Highly recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 René H. I. 8 months ago on Google
    Nice site to visit if you are in the area. Interesting to have seen it. Not a place you would return to. Be aware that typical Germany, parking can only be paid by cash. So you have to get to town to find an ATM first. Not very tourist friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas D. 10 months ago on Google
    Towering rock towers carved out by erosion. The views on top are amazing. Stairs were a bit steep so do be careful, and there is a small entrance fee.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefankai S. 4 months ago on Google • 91 reviews
    The place is a wonderful park with the 40m high boulders dominating the small lake. Kilometers of easy hiking paths surround the rocks. You can freely visit the park (parking fee is 4 € - if there is a ling queue at the vending machine, you find another one just at the exit of the parking lot, this can save you tons of time when leaving) without climbing the stairs to the rocks themselves (entry 3€ for adults). Lovely trails through the woods and alongside the small lake and a large meadow to relax and picknick. 10km to the Herrmannsdenkmal, another well-known landmark. Bring your own food or visit the fine restaurant Felsenwirt near the entrance/exit. Dogs are welcome, too.

  • 5/5 Lambert C. 3 years ago on Google
    Weird place this... Out of nowhere, suddenly rocks pop out of the earth. Nice walk around the lake.

  • 5/5 Thilo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice Location, beautiful sights, worth a visit.

  • 5/5 En B. 3 years ago on Google
    Impressive location in the middle of the woods. Very beautiful leaving aside it's historical background.

  • 3/5 Emre O. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to spend time with family and friends but not much to see except some rocks and small dwellings within.

  • 5/5 Rolf G. 3 years ago on Google
    Schöne Landschaft zum Wandern. Mit See unterhalb. Tolle Aussicht auf den Felsen.

  • 4/5 Alphaisodona 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schön, immer ein Besuch Wert :)

  • 5/5 Johanna S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A mythical place. Something different and absolutely worth the trip. You feel as if you are in a fairy tale, even in times of corona (Original) Ein mythischer Ort. Mal etwas anderes und absolut eine Reise wert. Man fühlt sich ins Märchen versetzt, auch zu corona Zeiten

  • 5/5 Vishu B. 3 years ago on Google
    Not a big tourist destination. But for a hangout or chilling its a good place. Also good trekking place at externsteine. The views from the tall rock are very nice, one can see lake and little bit of valley from it.

  • 4/5 Jens K. 3 years ago on Google
    Hatte einen schönen Tag da. Sehr schöne angelegte Anlage. Viel Natur. Viele Parkplätze. Nur leider Sehr überlaufen zur Corona Zeit. Lange Warteschlange am Automaten für Parkgebühren.

  • 4/5 Uwe F. 3 years ago on Google
    Sehr schön. Man sollte sich aber an die Absperrungen auf den Felsen...leider hält das viele Menschen nicht ab!

  • 5/5 Timur E. 3 years ago on Google
    Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen. Man kann dort auch gut Wandern gehen .

  • 5/5 Bernd S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, it would be even better with gastronomy 👍 (Original) Sehr schön, mit Gastronomie wäre es noch besser 👍

  • 5/5 Hitty R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Been there so often, but always worth a visit (Original) Schon so oft da gewesen, trotzdem immer ein Besuch wert

  • 5/5 Viktor M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can see it again and again. (Original) Kann man immer wieder sehen.

  • 5/5 Gustav Von L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good for hiking (Original) Gut zum Wandern

  • 5/5 Jasmin K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The perfect place to take a quiet walk and enjoy nature. (Original) Perfekter Ort um in Ruhe spazieren zu gehen und die Natur zu genießen.

  • 5/5 Jens O. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful location close to nature, with picture book photo characters ... In good weather, an unbeatable destination ... (Original) Wunderschöne naturverbundene Location, mit Bilderbuch Foto Karakter... Bei gutem Wetter, unschlagbares Ausflugsziel...

  • 5/5 Jakob N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) We recommend (Original) Sehr zu empfehlen

  • 5/5 Sandy R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Are these supposed to be stones? Looks great (Original) Das sollen Steine sein? Siehht geil aus

  • 3/5 djguenni 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The place was beautiful in itself, but I imagined the Externsteine ​​to be a bit bigger (Original) Der Ort war an sich schön, doch habe ich mir die Externsteine etwas größer vorgestellt

  • 4/5 Eva B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice (Original) Schön

  • 5/5 Schulka D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) What a miracle nature is (Original) Was für ein Wunder der Natur ist

  • 5/5 Gisi J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always a destination, great hiking trails (Original) Immer wieder ein Ausflugsziel, tolle Wanderwege

  • 5/5 Julian J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Well (Original) gut

  • 5/5 Susanne S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You were not allowed to climb the stones (Corona) but the good thing is that z. There is not so much going on at the moment. Nice for photos. I had. But the area is bigger in memory. (Original) Besteigen durfte man die Steine nicht (Corona) aber das Gute ist, dass z. Zt. nicht so viel dort los ist. Schön für Fotos. Ich hatte. Das Gebiet aber größer in Erinnerung.

  • 5/5 Erik M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful place, captivates by the contrast of sky, forests, rocks and water! Interesting historical background, oversized rock relief of Jesus Christ, replica of the burial place from the 12th century, great hiking trails in the area. (Original) Ein sehr schöner Ort, besticht durch den Kontrast von Himmel, Wäldern, Felsen und Wasser! Interessanter geschichtlicher Hintergrund, überdimensionales Felsrelief Kreuzabnahme Jesu, Nachbildung der Grabstätte aus dem 12. Jahrhundert, tolle Wanderwege in der Umgebung.

  • 5/5 Oliver S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) inspiring (Original) inspirierend

  • 5/5 Anna H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice place to go for a walk with kids or friends (Original) Schönes Ort spazieren zu gehen mit Kindern oder Freunden

  • 5/5 Mara T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A visual highlight (Original) Optisch ein Highlight

  • 4/5 Christoph M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Top. Friendly and inexpensive (Original) Top. Freundlich und preiswert

  • 5/5 Jörg J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, unfortunately the barriers and prohibition signs were more motivation than deterrence for a lot of people .. Supervision would have been necessary on the stones to pay attention to them. (Original) Sehr schön, leider waren die Absperrung und Verbotsschilder für sehr viele mehr Motivation als Abschreckung..an den Steinen wäre eine Aufsicht die darauf achtet notwendig gewesen.

  • 5/5 Dieter P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice for a trip. (Original) Sehr schön für einen Ausflug.

  • 5/5 Gabriela H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A place not quite as magical as hoped in daylight and crowds of visitors, but easily accessible despite Corona-related conditions. Dogs are welcome, there are kilometers of easily accessible hiking trails around the site. Play equipment for children can also be found. The only drawback when using the main parking lot: At rush hour in the afternoon I stood in line for 20 minutes to pay for my parking ticket at the pay machine, as there are only 2 machines in the parking lot for the mass of visitors. (Original) Ein bei Tageslicht und Besucherandrang nicht ganz so magischer Ort wie erhofft, jedoch trotz Corona-bedingten Auflagen gut erschließbar. Hunde sind Willkommen, es gibt kilometerweite gut zugängliche Wanderwege rund ums Gelände. Spielgeräte für Kinder sind auch zu finden. Einziges Manko, wenn man den Hauptparkplatz benutzt: Zur Stoßzeit am Nachmittag stand ich 20 min an, um mein Parkticket am Kassenautomaten zu bezahlen, da es für die Masse an Besuchern nur 2 Automaten auf dem Parkplatz gibt.

  • 3/5 Asphalt J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was really nice, unfortunately you can't get on the bridge. There was also a large lake at the Extern stones (Original) War echt schön, leider kann man nicht auf die Brücke. An den Extern-Steinen gab es auch einen großen See

  • 5/5 Steffen 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great natural monument with many small and large hiking tours around the stones and the two lakes. Pay parking, alternatively park in Holzhausen and walk over from there. (Original) Tolles Naturdenkmal mit vielen kleinen und größeren Wanderrunden um die Steine und die zwei Seen. Parkplatz kostenpflichtig, alternativ in Holzhausen parken und von dort rüber laufen.

  • 5/5 Tim Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice landmark of Lippe. And of course beautiful nature too. (Original) Sehr schönes Lippisches Wahrzeichen. Und natürlich auch schöne Natur.

  • 5/5 Kingpin 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) NRW has a lot to offer, a really cool destination in the middle of nowhere (Original) NRW hat viel zu bieten, ein echt cooles Ausflugsziel mitten im nichts

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Worth seeing (Original) Sehenswert

  • 4/5 Dietrich B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is something sublime about these stones they stand in the middle of the landscape and one wonders who has them there put down (Original) Diese Steine haben etwas erhabenes sie stehen mitten in der Landschaft und man fragt sich wer hat die dort hingestellt

  • 5/5 Matthias H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not only the stones are worth seeing. The hiking trails are also very worthwhile. (Original) Nicht nur die Steine sind sehenswert. Auch die Wanderwege lohnen sich sehr.

  • 5/5 Ingo S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful combination of rocks (Original) Eine schöne Felsenkombination

  • 5/5 Mario N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always impressive! (Original) Immer wieder beeindruckend!

  • 4/5 Joshua B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place to hike and see the rock formations.

  • 5/5 Sheryl F. 5 years ago on Google
    This is an interesting place to visit. It is quite a wonder, these large rocks jutting vertically out of the Earth right in the middle the beautiful rolling hills of the country. If you are able, climb the steps to the top and enjoy the view and the upper level with the round window and wall markings.

  • 5/5 Alex S. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful and tranquil part of Germany. Views are amazing and the scenery is truly wonderful. Definitely worth coming here for a peaceful and pleasant day out, refreshments are also available.

  • 4/5 Naveed E. 4 years ago on Google
    Really great place to visit and to experience stunning views in alltogether raw nature

  • 4/5 Bongawonga G. 3 years ago on Google
    Not super exciting but a good walk around the area and a nice restaurant close to it.

  • 5/5 Ivan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Place to visit- beautiful nature, German pilgrimage!

  • 5/5 Gabrielle Glenda Y. 5 years ago on Google
    The view was breathtaking. It is so peaceful. Though to climb up the rocks you should pay €4 per entry. Perfect for an evening picnic or a morning hike. There are various routes to explore the hilly forests surrounding it. It is quite crowded on Saturday.

  • 4/5 James C. 5 years ago on Google
    Pretty impressive if you like big rocks, nature or history. Not as spiritual anymore here because of the link with the Nazi regime. Still very relaxed feeling. Nice part of forest for walking with beautiful views. Not a great deal of info about the history. Information centre didn't have much in. Parking price was reasonable. Considering spent over 4 hours here for 3 euros. Worthy of 4 stars

  • 5/5 Elvira S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great mystical place in Lippe. The sandstone rock formation is about 40 m high. Even the early Christians carved a cross relief in the stone here. It is also otherwise used as a place of worship. Especially on Walpurgis Night. But also such a great destination. You can climb the stones. But not because of Corona. Very steep stairs. Beautiful hiking area all around (Original) Toller mystischer Ort in Lippe. Die Sandsteinfelsformation sind ca 40 m hoch. Schon die frühen Christen haben hier ein Kreuz-Relief in den Stein gehauen. Auch sonst wird es als Kultstätte genutzt. Besonders in der Walpurgisnacht. Aber auch so ein tolles Ausflugsziel. Man kann die Steine besteigen. Aber wg Corona nicht. Sehr steile Treppen. Drumherum schönes Wandergebiet

  • 5/5 Ludmilla I. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really nice place to go for a walk and hike, we were there with the kids when it had snowed and I have to say the trip was really worth it. The parking lot costs 4 euros as a day ticket and is therefore completely manageable. In the summer the Extersteine ​​will also be open again, because of Corona and I think the steps were closed because of the risk of slipping, but we could also take a great walk around and admire nature. (Original) Ein echt schöner Ort zum spazieren gehen und wandern, wir waren mit den Kindern dort als es geschneit hatte und ich muss sagen der Ausflug hat sich echt gelohnt. Der Parkplatz kostet 4 Euro als Tagesticket und ist somit vollkommen zu verkraften. Im Sommer sind dann bestimmt auch die Extersteine selbst auch wieder geöffnet, wegen Corona und ich denke auch wegen der Rutschgefahr waren die Stufen geschlossen, aber wir könnten drum herum auch super spazieren und die Natur bewundern.

  • 5/5 M E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An impressive place. Lots of hiking opportunities around the stones. (Original) Ein beeindruckender ort. Viele Wandermöglichkeiten rund um die Steine.

  • 4/5 T J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Even in winter when it snows, I'm ready for this hike ... The Uhrigen Externsteine ​​always have something magical ... even at 0 degrees 🌨️ (Original) Auch im Winter wenn es schneit, bin ich zu dieser Wanderung bereit....Die Uhrigen Externsteine haben immer etwas Magisches...auch bei 0 Grad 🌨️

  • 5/5 Raci K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr schön

  • 4/5 Darek l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very interesting place, historically and architecturally. (Original) Bardzo ciekawe miejsce , historycznie i architektonicznie .

  • 5/5 Sven D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Kraftort (Original) Kraftort

  • 5/5 Thuy Linh H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal day trip with children. (Original) Idealer Tagesausflug auch mit Kindern.

  • 5/5 Gecko T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Classic always beautiful destination on the Teuto. The various hiking options are also recommended. The rustic forest on the south side of the Bärenstein Gorge with old oaks and many holly holly is particularly interesting for nature lovers (Original) Klassisches immer wieder schönes Ziel am Teuto. Zu empfehlen sind auch die vielfältigen Wandermoglichkeiten. Insbesondere für Naturfreunde interessant ist der urige Wald auf der Südseite der Bärensteinschlucht mit alten Eichen und vielen Ilex- Stechpalmen

  • 5/5 Dorina S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Definitely visit. Great photo opportunity🤩 Very nice for a walk (Original) Unbedingt besuchen. Tolles Fotomotiv🤩 Sehr schön zum spazieren

  • 5/5 Gustavo j. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place to walk and let yourself be carried away by nature full of blackberries on the trails which are very delicious 😋 I recommend going with good shoes to hike in the middle of the forest and enjoy (Original) Hermoso lugar para caminar y dejarte llevar por la naturaleza lleno de moras por los senderos las cuales son muy deliciosas 😋 recomiendo ir con buenos zapatos para hacer caminatas en medio del bosque y a disfrutar

  • 5/5 Klara M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's outside you didn't need a mask (Original) Es ist draußen man musste keine Maske

  • 4/5 M H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 1.2 m barrier is not an obstacle. Good thing, because nice look q (Original) 1,2 m Sperre ist kein Hindernis. Gut so, da schöner Blick q

  • 2/5 pohl.danTimeLess A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have just read that you can make wishes on January 3rd and 4th. So this is my first heart's desire; Yggdrasil Lake or Mimir Lake Myth Irish of my emergency situation, I spoke to you yesterday 2.1.2021 3.3.2021 and shared my wishes and ideas, do you remember? Am the Heavenly Man used to be a child yesterday until this morning until 03/01/2021 10:00 a.m. Germany time New Age 2021 under the sign of the Abbot CityStepAbjetztAbtZuQ I give you a hint, I would be very happy if you would like my life again from yesterday until this morning Wish and that my very only thing else I don't wish for multi forever! Please accept me in your heart in your veins in life with you trust in harmony can you perceive me? But please do it exactly as I do to all heavenly gods and earths godhead family of the heavenly family in you in me! So that I and my desire perfection in flawless reality become the marriage bond between us. I trust you! Amen! Give me a sign if possible. Extersteine ​​are just under 25 minutes away! In the future to the consecration tree of the Yggdrasil lake tree of life forever and ever Mimir it still has not changed): are you alone? Please give a clear sign what is harmless and for me totally powerful and dear and harmoniously harmless, that I at least know! That you are here! Amen My second heart's wish is the same as my first wish, so that it goes down to a wish, this error-free, so that it also happens smoothly, no negative incidents or other similar events happen in the ascent of the clean, clean, spotless in the center of the current future in the foreground, real is available in reality of hassle free presentation of my life dream! So that I can finally enjoy my life again freely harmoniously in peace and appreciation in friendship the friendliness in brotherly friends for security in all life perspectives new love in the here and now PLEASE (Amen! AbtStadtStettsSetInStaatAbtZuQ in PREMIUMLIGHTS BY OHMMEGA Limited in Baptism of my Star Hip ; 100064 can. I have just read that you can make wishes on January 3rd and 4th. So this is my first heart's desire; Yggdrasil Lake or Mimir Lake Myth Irish of my emergency situation, I spoke to you yesterday 2.1.2021 3.3.2021 and shared my wishes and ideas, do you remember? Am the Heavenly Man used to be a child yesterday until this morning until 03/01/2021 10:00 a.m. Germany time New Age 2021 under the sign of the Abbot CityStepAbjetztAbtZuQ I give you a hint, I would be very happy if you would like my life again from yesterday until this morning Wish and that my very only thing else I don't wish for multi forever! Please accept me in your heart in your veins in life with you trust in harmony can you perceive me? But please do it exactly as I did it to all heavenly gods and earths godhead family of the heavenly family in you in me! So that I and my desire perfection in flawless reality become the marriage bond between us. I trust you! Amen! Give me a sign if possible. Extersteine ​​are just under 25 minutes away! In the future to the consecration tree of the Yggdrasil lake tree of life forever and ever so that I will not be driven or stuck in any other jam. Mimir still nothing has changed): are you alone? Please give a clear sign what is harmless and for me totally powerful and dear and harmoniously harmless, that I at least know! That you are here! Amen My second heart's wish is the same as my first wish, so that it amounts to a wish that is flawless, so that it adds the purity of the flawless Abbot immediately that would be super nice! Amen! can. So go ahead! Please give me a beautiful sign of harmless and crystal clarity. Thank you so much! God please come to my aid. (Original) Ich habe gerade gelesen das man sich am 3 und 4 Januar etwas Wünschen darf. Also mein Erster Herzens Wunsch ist das; Yggdrasil See bzw. Mimir See Mythos Irische meiner Notelage, ich habe gestern 2.1.2021 3.3.2021 mit dir Gesprochen und meine Wünsche und Vorstellungen mitgeteilt, erinnerst Du Dich? Bin das Himmlische Man früher ein Kind gestern bis heute Morgen bis 3.1.2021 10;00Uhr Deutschland Zeit Neues Zeitalter 2021 im Zeichen des AbtstadtstatstepAbjetztAbtZuQ da gebe ich dir als Hinweis, ich würde mich sehr freuen wenn du noch mal ab gestern bis heute Vormittag mein Lebens Wunsch und zwar mein ganz einziger was anderes Wünsche ich mir nicht für Multi ewig! Bitte nimm mich in dein Herz auf in deine Venen im Leben mit dir Vertrauen im Einklang kannst du mich Wahrnehmen? Aber mach es Bitte genau so wie ich es an alle Himmel Gottheiten und Erden Gottheit Familie des Himmlische Familie in dir in mir! So dass ich und mein Wunsch Vollkommenheit in fehlerlose Realität zum Ehebund zwischen uns. Ich Vertraue auf dich! Amen! Gibt mir so möglich ein Zeichen Extersteine sind knapp 25 Minuten entfernt! In Zukunft zum Weihbaum des Yggdrasil See Lebensbaum für immer und ewig Mimir es hat sich immer noch nichts geändert ): bist du alleine? Gibt doch bitte ein klares Zeichen was ungefährlich und für mich total kraftvoll und lieb und harmonisch harmlos ist, dass ich wenigstens weiß! Das du hier bist! Amen Mein Zweites Herzens Wunsch ist, das gleiche wie mein Erster Wunsch, so das es auf ein Wunsch hinausgeht dieses Fehlerfrei somit das es reibungslos außerdem keine Negativ Vorkommnisse oder sonstige ähnliche Ereignisse passiert in der Ersteigung des Cleanen Sauberes Makellos im Zentrum der jetzigen Zukunft im Vordergrund Real zur Verfügung steht in Realität des Problemlosen Aufmachung meines Lebens Traum! So dass ich mein Leben endlich wieder genießen Frei Harmonisch In Frieden und Wertschätzung in Freundschaft der Freundlichkeit in Brüderlichen Freunde zu Sicherheit in allen Lebens Perspektiven neu Lieben darf im hier und jetzt BITTE (Amen! AbtStadtStettsSetInStaatAbtZuQ in PREMIUMLIGHTS BY OHMMEGA Limited in Baptism of my Star Hip; 100064 kann. Ich habe gerade gelesen das man sich am 3 und 4 Januar etwas Wünschen darf. Also mein Erster Herzens Wunsch ist das; Yggdrasil See bzw. Mimir See Mythos Irische meiner Notelage, ich habe gestern 2.1.2021 3.3.2021 mit dir Gesprochen und meine Wünsche und Vorstellungen mitgeteilt, erinnerst Du Dich? Bin das Himmlische Man früher ein Kind gestern bis heute Morgen bis 3.1.2021 10;00Uhr Deutschland Zeit Neues Zeitalter 2021 im Zeichen des AbtstadtstatstepAbjetztAbtZuQ da gebe ich dir als Hinweis, ich würde mich sehr freuen wenn du noch mal ab gestern bis heute Vormittag mein Lebens Wunsch und zwar mein ganz einziger was anderes Wünsche ich mir nicht für Multi ewig! Bitte nimm mich in dein Herz auf in deine Venen im Leben mit dir Vertrauen im Einklang kannst du mich Wahrnehmen? Aber mach es Bitte genau so wie ich es an alle Himmel Gottheiten und Erden Gottheit Familie des Himmlische Familie in dir in mir! So dass ich und mein Wunsch Vollkommenheit in fehlerlose Realität zum Ehebund zwischen uns. Ich Vertraue auf dich! Amen! Gibt mir so möglich ein Zeichen Extersteine sind knapp 25 Minuten entfernt! In Zukunft zum Weihbaum des Yggdrasil See Lebensbaum für immer und ewig so dass ich nicht in gefahren oder sonstige klemme stecken werde. Mimir es hat sich immer noch nichts geändert ): bist du alleine? Gibt doch bitte ein klares Zeichen was ungefährlich und für mich total kraftvoll und lieb und harmonisch harmlos ist, dass ich wenigstens weiß! Das du hier bist! Amen Mein Zweites Herzens Wunsch ist, das gleiche wie mein Erster Wunsch, so das es auf ein Wunsch hinausgeht dieses Fehlerfrei somit das es die Reinheit des Makellosen versetzt ist Abt sofort das wäre super schön! Amen! kann. Also losgehen! Gib mir bitte ein schönes Zeichen was Harmlos und Kristall Klarheit. Vielen lieben Dank! Gott komm mir bitte zu Hilfe.

  • 4/5 Boris H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, too early in the morning too quiet! Many hiking trails cross! (Original) Schön, zu früher Uhrzeit auch ruhig! Viele Wanderwege kreuzen!

  • 5/5 Thor 7. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A really worth seeing place with great hiking opportunities (Original) Ein wirklich sehenswerter Ort mit tollen wander Möglichkeiten

  • 5/5 Wolfgang T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The facilities are closed ... but the Externsteine ​​are freely accessible ... only some entrances there are blocked (Original) Die Einrichtungen sind geschlossen.. die Externsteine aber frei zugänglich... nur einige Zugänge dort sind gesperrt

  • 5/5 Gaby S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Visits from the outside were possible including various circular hiking trails; you just couldn't go on it. This is currently. prohibited due to Corona. (Original) Besichtigung von außen war möglich einschl. verschiedene Rundwanderwege; man konnte nur nicht drauf gehen. Das ist zzt. wegen Corona untersagt.

  • 5/5 Roman M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place with its own strong energy. (Original) Красивое место со своей сильной энергетикой.

  • 4/5 Pascal P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice area for hiking :) (Original) Schöne Gegend zum wandern :)

  • 5/5 Niko R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Externsteine ​​are simply unique. From the top you have a great view over the lake and forest and even over to Horn. (Original) Die Externsteine sind einfach einzigartig. Von Oben hat man eine Tolle Aussicht über See und Wald und sogar bis nach Horn hinüber.

  • 5/5 Joachim L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite impressive rock formation that is not so common in these latitudes. (Original) Recht beeindruckende Gesteinsformation, wie sie in diesen Breiten nicht soo häufig vorkommt.

  • 5/5 The Corporate E. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing views - worth the drive!

  • 4/5 Cemir A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) So awesome (Original) Trop top

  • 5/5 logi_wildlife 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very very nice (Original) Sehr sehr schön

  • 5/5 Jana L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great sight, definitely worth a visit. I've never seen anything like it before, absolutely great. (Original) Tolle Sehenswürdigkeit, ein Besuch ist es definitiv wert. So etwas habe ich zuvor noch nie gesehen, total Klasse.

  • 5/5 Angelique Dost Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Place where I like to go. You can enjoy walking. (Original) Plek waar ik graag kom. Je kunt er leuk wandelen.

  • 5/5 Isa H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice (Original) Sehr schön

  • 5/5 chiara k. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful place, Nice routes for hiking (Original) Wunderschöner Ort, Schöne Strecken zum Wandern

  • 5/5 Herbert A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great nature experience (Original) Tolles Naturerlebnis

  • 5/5 ewa s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Externsteine ​​- Fascinating rock formation, medieval sacred site and popular excursion destination (Original) Externsteine - Faszinierende Felsenformation, mittelalterliche sakrale Stätte und beliebtes Ausflugsziel

  • 5/5 Maira 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful place for hiking! Free entrance!!! (Original) Un lugar hermoso para hacer senderismo! La entrada es libre!!!

  • 4/5 Iulian I. 2 years ago on Google
    Only two stones. Do not expect anything more. Otherwise beautiful scenery in the nature.

  • 4/5 Tony R. 2 years ago on Google
    Spectacular nature.

  • 5/5 Maria Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Impressive! They look really great and in the evening, right before the sunset some guy sitting in one of the niches or an old door, looking onto the lake, started playing flute. It was nice and produced a special medieval mood)) additionally there is a nice park there so there is enough place to have a walk. Many people come there with dogs (including us) and go upstairs with them. But its only possible if the dog is small and can walk on extremely high stairs partly made of metal pipes - so its slippery. The parking is capacious and costs only 4 € even if you stay there whole day.

  • 5/5 Shubham G. 2 years ago on Google
    Its a hidden gem on border of North Rhine-Westphalia. Entry fee for an adult is 4€ and 1€ for kid. Pets are not allowed on top. There are steep staircase to reach to the top. Its also a hiking area so you can choose for family outing also. There is one pillar in the jungle which we missed just like this one. Its 200 m away from main site.

  • 3/5 Coen H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place. Could have been better: it is a shame these rocks are turned into a tourists attraction by cutting stairs in them. Don't forget to bring some box for car parking and toilets usage

  • 4/5 Mark D. 2 years ago on Google
    €4 to Park. A bit dangerous for older people to walk around the area due to tons of fallen leaves.(Autumn season). Not much attention to the cleaning of the area.

  • 5/5 Barry B. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome experience and nice walks, although the routes could be better signposted

  • 5/5 A T (. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend some Qualität time.

  • 5/5 Daniela a. 3 years ago on Google
    AAAAAAAWESOME: 17 MILLION YEARS OLD STONE FORMATION. Really impressive. And go to information center on the right when you are entering the area. Interesting there. And wear hiking shoes if you want to do the way around the lake and walk up and down. It's a walk in the woods, so many stones, roots aso.

  • 5/5 Maddie 1 year ago on Google
    Really beautiful hiking paths through the forest, very dog friendly. You can sit down and have a picnic directly in front of the stones on a big grassy field. The food is reasonably priced and tastes good.

  • 5/5 Gladys G. 1 year ago on Google
    Unbelievably wonderful sight and very exciting to climb up for both kids and adults. Was very crowded but more or less organised. Can walk around the place and get good fresh air.Highly recommend it🤗

  • 5/5 Sandy G. 1 year ago on Google
    What a wonder of the natural world, the surroundings are stunning . You need a good head for heights and lung capacity to climb the stairs, but the view is beautiful and worth every step. At 4 euros per adult it's very good value indeed. The on site cafe was excellent, the food and service were above average

  • 4/5 Marish R. 1 year ago on Google
    Must visite. It was a good experience, very calm and beautiful scene and it wasn't so full with people, good for a long walk 🚶‍♂️. With the help of stairs you can climb up the stones and enjoy the view from there. like I said, it's incredibly beautiful. Stairs are a bit uncomfortable and also very narrow and not the same.

  • 5/5 Roonjhun A. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a beautiful place for hiking or cycling. You can also plan picnic at this place, the area is quite big and has ample amount of space for kids to play. They have multiple parking places, it costs 4€. If you wish to climb these rocks then there is an entry fees of 4€.

  • 4/5 Omez M. 8 months ago on Google
    A nice little fun activity in a beautiful setting. You pay €4 for the chance to climb the stairs to to the top


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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