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All Germany Bielefeld

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bielefeld

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bielefeld, Germany

Updated February 28, 2019

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Bielefeld, Germany

Bielefeld Conspiracy

According to a satirical conspiracy theory that persists today, this German city of 300,000 is a hoax invented by the CIA.
Bielefeld Viaduct.

Bielefeld, Germany

Bielefeld Viaduct

This viaduct serves as a reminder of World War II.
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Hermannsdenkmal

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Hermannsdenkmal

This proud Teutonic warrior rises out of a German forest heralding a victory and measuring lightning.
15 miles from Bielefeld
The Hexebürgermeisterhaus.

Lemgo, Germany

Hexenbürgermeisterhaus

This ornate Weser Renaissance house was also the home of an infamous witch hunter.
15 miles from Bielefeld
Karl Junker House

Lemgo, Germany

Karl Junker House

An intricate and amazing house built by architect Karl Junker.
16 miles from Bielefeld
Externsteine.

Horn-Bad Meinberg, Germany

Externsteine

Between Neo-Pagans and Neo-Nazis, these strange rock formations have a curious cult following and a very strange history.
19 miles from Bielefeld
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