"Welcome to RINTELN" Rinteln by Leipzig

Rinteln Travel Guide: 28 reviews and 84 photos

Rinteln is situated in the Weserbergland region, half way between Hannover and Bielefeld. The town attracts visitors with beautifully restored half-timbered and Weserrenaissance buildings. Rinteln was founded around 1150 and received the city right in 1239. In the same year the city fortification was built. In 1806 Napoleon razed the walls and two years later the Westphalian King Jerôme transfered the university to Marburg.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Charming old town

Last visit to Rinteln: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Apr 6, 2003
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Reviews (14)

Getting there by car Transportation (1)

Rinteln can easily be reched by car via Autobahn 2 (Hannover-Dortmund). Just take exit "Bad Eilsen/Rinteln". more travel advice

Climate in Rinteln What to Pack (1)

Rainy season: There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 8 – 18°C ( 47 - 64°F ); min: 1 - 7°C ( 34... more travel advice

Night Watchman Things to Do (12)

The night watchman patrolled through the city and watched out of fires. Today you can still see the night watchman as... more travel advice

Old Museum Things to Do (12)

This richly decorated half timbered house has been a museum for a long time. it is one of the oldest buildings in... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Apr 6, 2003

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Comments (10)

idunit2yrs Aug 8, 2007 at 3:29 AM Report Abuse

First visit to this page, found it quite emotional as I was born in the now closed military hospital. I am hoping to visit next year, first time in 42 years.
pepples46 Jan 26, 2004 at 1:09 AM Report Abuse

ist ja auch ein schoenes Plaetzchen....lovely page, brings out the beauti and medievel character. thanx for sharing Christian
sbrookes Dec 25, 2003 at 4:43 PM Report Abuse

Great set of information. Thanks for the tips and the really nice pictures.
tini58de Aug 15, 2003 at 11:59 AM Report Abuse

I saw this picture on the VT start page and discovered, that I had not visited this page before! Wonderful pics and explainations once again, Christian! Hope, that everything is okay with you!
herzog63 Jul 25, 2003 at 12:51 AM Report Abuse

It's amazing how old some of these buildings are! Here in Kodiak if something was built in the 1940's it is considered OLD! Another of your Beautiful Medieval towns!!
zrim Jun 11, 2003 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Great medieval town, too bad so much of it was razed throughout the years.
Amitu Jun 11, 2003 at 2:38 PM Report Abuse

Great pages on what looks like a lovely town-reminds me of Rouen, France-well done
nepalgoods Apr 9, 2003 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

AS a child I lived near Rinteln, but I don't remember, that this town is soooo beautiful!!
globetrott Apr 7, 2003 at 2:04 PM Report Abuse

A lovely town, I have never heard of ! - But really great architecture and lovely pics ! Thanks, Christian !
b1bob Apr 6, 2003 at 8:16 AM Report Abuse

Nice photography. When I get there (or you come here), I'm going to need you to give me some photography tips.