Events in Warendorf

The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary has been celebrated in this special way in Warendorf for 270 years in honour of the Mother of God. Every year in mid-August, the arch communities erect the magnificent Marian arches, which are unique in Germany. The festive week with concerts and solemn church services culminates in the illumination on Saturday evening and the great town procession the next morning. In addition to the church festival, a large summer fair is held on the Linnenwiese and the Bürgerschützen celebrate their annual shooting festival.

This tour criss-crosses 1200 years of settlement and town history. However, there is no need to cover long distances, as the points of interest are close together. In the centre of the town, the historic town hall and the old church of St. Laurentius are right next to each other.

The names of the streets and alleyways themselves tell a story and there is something to discover and learn everywhere. The inconspicuous stone on the street corner becomes a speaking witness to the past. A journey through time that begins with the founding of the settlement on the Ems ford, continues along the cobbled streets of the old trading and Hanseatic town and ends in more recent history.

Meeting point: historic market square 2.30 pm

Please register in advance by calling: 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

On the guided tour of the DOKR grounds, you will learn a lot about the training facilities and conditions for German equestrian athletes and the promotion of young talent.

The display cases with countless trophies show the great successes of the German equestrian elite.

You will visit the sports centres and facilities and get a taste of intensive training.

This tour criss-crosses 1200 years of settlement and town history. However, there is no need to cover long distances, as the points of interest are close together. In the centre of the town, the historic town hall and the old church of St. Laurentius are right next to each other.

The names of the streets and alleyways themselves tell a story and there is something to discover and learn everywhere. The inconspicuous stone on the street corner becomes a speaking witness to the past. A journey through time that begins with the founding of the settlement on the Ems ford, continues along the cobbled streets of the old trading and Hanseatic town and ends in more recent history.

Meeting point: historic market square 2.30 pm

Please register in advance by calling: 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

The streets of Warendorf were once unpaved and you could hardly get from house to house in Bordingstraße, Twersefuhlke, Uppn Ort and Pastors Fuhlke without getting your feet wet.

Our tour guides use humour and background information to explain to participants what is behind these and other street names and what they are called today.

But there are also sequences about life back then, when women still had to bring two kettles for stew and home-brewed beer into the marriage. Participants will learn many interesting facts about the origin and meaning of the individual street names.

Registration required: please register by telephone on 02581 54545 or by e-mail at tourismus@warendorf.de.

Accompany our tour guides through the impressive history of the Royal Prussian-Rhenish-Westphalian State Stud from its beginnings to the present day as an important institution in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

As you walk through the listed stables, you will learn many interesting facts about bloodlines, breeding tasks and breeding successes and about the great economic importance of the stud's effective work in horse breeding for the state of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Gain exciting insights into the work behind the scenes.

In addition to the responsible preservation of traditional horse breeding, the NRW State Stud also organises unique events such as the Warendorf Stallion Parades and thus brings the pride of the State Stud closer to all horse lovers.

Meeting point: Main entrance Sassenberger Straße 11

Please register in advance by calling 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de

The National Championships will take place in Warendorf on the DOKR grounds from 25 to 20 August. The National Championships are held annually and offer breeders, riders and equestrian enthusiasts the opportunity to see promising young talent and future top-class horses. Visitors can enjoy a varied programme of events alongside the National Championships.

On 28 and 29 August 2026, the historic state stud will be transformed into an atmospheric open-air concert hall, offering a spectacular open-air experience that combines horsemanship, music, culinary delights and emotion to create an unforgettable experience.
When noble stallions "dance" to the sounds of the Cologne Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Esther Hilsberg on the large parade ground, the result is an impressive interplay of classical elegance and captivating sound - an overall experience that touches the heart and senses in equal measure.
Under the motto "A musical journey around the world", the anniversary symphony takes the audience around the globe - with popular film and musical melodies from James Bond, Indiana Jones, Beyond Africa, Pirates of the Caribbean and The Lion King. Great emotions, majestic horses and impressive lighting effects promise two unforgettable summer evenings in the horse and equestrian town of Warendorf. For all those who want to experience the event up close and exclusively, the

VIP area with special highlights
An exquisite range of food and drink, the best view of the action and the opportunity to talk to important performers in person. Convenient parking facilities ensure a relaxed evening right from the start.

Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre in Warendorf.

This tour criss-crosses 1200 years of settlement and town history. However, there is no need to cover long distances, as the points of interest are close together. In the centre of the town, the historic town hall and the old church of St. Laurentius are right next to each other.

The names of the streets and alleyways themselves tell a story and there is something to discover and learn everywhere. The inconspicuous stone on the street corner becomes a speaking witness to the past. A journey through time that begins with the founding of the settlement on the Ems ford, continues along the cobbled streets of the old trading and Hanseatic town and ends in more recent history.

Meeting point: historic market square 2.30 pm

Please register in advance by calling: 02581 545454 or tourismus@warendorf.de