Nativity Tour - Tour of the Nativity Scenes in the City Center

During the festive Christmas season, numerous churches in Paderborn present intricately designed nativity scenes that vividly illustrate the Christmas story. The nativity tour offers in-depth insights into the history and development of the nativity tradition, explains the structure as well as the symbolically significant figures, and sheds light on various traditional stories. Possible stops on this tour include the Cathedral, the Busdorf Church, the Gau Church, the Market Church, and the Franciscan Church. The selection of visited nativity scenes may vary depending on the starting point and duration of the tour. The tour lasts about 90 minutes and is conducted in German. Due to limited participant numbers, it is recommended to purchase tickets in advance. For information on accessibility, the Tourist Information is available.