Old power station - the remaining power station is a listed building and is now in private hands. It serves as a location for large events. Creative arts, including exhibitions and galleries have already established a firm foothold. In addition to this, antique and flea markets also take place. Address: Altes Kraftwerk 1, Borken (Hessen)
The historic town hall has been standing in this spot since 1611 and can look back on a long and varied history. Purchased from the city of Borken in 1777, the half-timbered building has served as a town hall with ballroom and Ratskeller (restaurant in the cellar of the town hall). The Stadtsparkasse (city savings bank) also had its first domicile in the rooms on the market square. In 1920 the building passed into private hands and served as a private house, a butchers and restaurant from that time on until the city finally bought it back and renovated it in the year 1993.
The Kaiserkreuz Kleinenglis is a monument of national historical importance built to commemorate Duke Frederick of Brunswick/Wolfenbüttel who was murdered here on 5th June 1400. The inscription on the cross consists of gothic minuscules which, despite numerous attempts, has still not been clearly interpreted to this day.
With its significant late-gothic mural paintings dating from the 15th/16th century, St. Michael's Church in the district of Kleinenglis is a cultural monument of the highest order. Address: Hundsburgstraße, Borken-Kleinenglis You may obtain further information from the Tourist Information Office from the city of Borken (Hesse).
The moated castle in the district of Nassenerfurth is one of the historical landmarks around Borken. It is a symbol for the patrons' surviving capability to defend themselves over the centuries. To the present day, this has been the von Baumbach Family who have been inhabiting the castle mentioned in the 14th century since 1598.
The water tower is the symbol of Borken. Its aspiring form serves as an emblem for the development within the large-scale community. By prior notice, views looking down onto Borken and across the region can be enjoyed from the top. The restaurant "Turmrestaurant" is located at the foot of the water tower.
Address: Kellerwaldstraße 4, Borken-Kernstadt
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Tourist-Info
Europaplatz 3
34582 Borken (Hessen)
Tel. 05682 808-271
Fax 05682 801-165
touristinfo (at) borken-hessen.de
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