The best cycling routes around Boffzen

The colorful sheep can be found more and more often...

Goose family

Boffzen aktiv e.V. operates a small kiosk on the Weser River, the Boffzer Bude, on summer weekends from early June to mid-September, weather permitting. It's a great meeting place for bikers, water sports enthusiasts, hikers, and, of course, the locals. Source: https://www.boffzen-aktiv.de/

Generous seating areas along the Weser promenade, which was redesigned as part of the Höxter State Garden Show 2023, offer a completely new river and landscape experience.

Corvey was an important Carolingian monastery and possessed one of the most valuable libraries in the country. The abbey developed into a cultural, intellectual, and economic center in Saxon territory in the 9th and 10th centuries. After a period of crisis, Corvey became a reformed monastery in the 11th century. Later, it built a closed territory as the "Imperial and High Princely Abbey of Corvey," but declined in importance in the late Middle Ages. As a princely abbey, Corvey belonged to the Lower Rhine-Westphalian Imperial Circle in the early modern period. The consequences of the Thirty Years' War threatened the abbey's existence. However, starting in the late 17th century, the church and monastery buildings were rebuilt in the Baroque style. Subsequently, the abbey again lost its importance and appeal. In 1792, at Pope Pius VI's own initiative, the monastery was transformed into a prince-bishopric. As early as 1803, the territorial independence was abolished by the Imperial Deputation Act, but the diocese remained in existence until 1825. In 1820, Corvey came into the possession of Landgrave Victor Amadeus of Hesse-Rotenburg. Corvey passed through inheritance to its current owners, the Dukes of Ratibor from the Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst line. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvey

The church in Boffzen was renamed "Church of the Redeemer" on June 1, 1986. Previously, it was simply called the "Evangelical Church." The church was probably originally a simple wooden structure and was probably founded in 860 AD as the private church of the Corvey Monastery. Boffzen was first mentioned as a parish in 1231. In 1646, the church was partially destroyed and the rectory burned down. Flooding from the Weser River likely left the old church dilapidated and necessitated replacement. Thus, the medieval church building was demolished in 1730 and rebuilt between 1730 and 1737. The site was filled in to make it flood-proof. Supporters, donors, and a loan provided for the construction and furnishings such as the pulpit, organ, and bells. Significant structural changes have been made in recent years. The entrances, originally on the sides, were relocated to their current locations. The rectangular windows were replaced with round-arched windows. The organ was moved to the west gallery and expanded to 20 registers in 1956. The glass chandelier was crafted by glassblowers from the Becker Glassworks in Rottmünde in 1858. The church formerly had three bells. One bell had to be surrendered during World War I, and in 1920 the second bell was removed. The two missing bells were replaced with steel bells. In 1960, all three bells were replaced with bronze bells because the steel bells had begun to rust. Since then, the hand-ringing has been replaced by three electric ringing machines, which have been controlled by a timer since 1986. The church tower clock was replaced in 1962. New pews were installed in 1970. In 1950, a stove heating system was installed in the basement, and in 1970, it was replaced by electric storage heaters. Source: https://www.trinitatis-totalkirchengemeinde.de/ Unser-Kirchen/Boffzen

The historic half-timbered town of Höxter is the perfect place for a journey of discovery in the Weser Uplands. Its picturesque half-timbered facades, lively town center, diverse cultural program, and beautiful natural surroundings speak for themselves. As the intersection point of the Weser Cycle Route, one of Germany's most popular cycle routes, and the European Cycle Route R1, Höxter offers all the options for a relaxing cycling holiday.

The blue sheep were taken over from the previous LGS in Bad Lippspringe at the State Garden Show in Höxter. They were created by the artist Rainer Bonk, who traveled throughout Europe with the sheep. The flock conveys a political message: "All are equal – everyone is important." The artist of this flock, Rainer Bonk from Rheinberg in the Wesel district, created the "blue peace flock" from polyester resin in sheltered workshops. In a time marked by global conflict, Bonk emphasized the importance of uniting over dividing. His choice of the color blue was no coincidence. Not only does more than half of the population find the color blue interesting and beautiful, but the color is also a symbol of supra-regional communities: The EU, the UN, UNESCO, and UNICEF use blue as their distinguishing mark. Bonk, from whom the LGS (Local School of Applied Sciences) in Höxter has since purchased the sheep, said it was important to promote a tolerant and socially engaged mindset with his "blue sheep." The artist's project has already spanned more than 150 locations in Europe, including the Strasbourg Cathedral, the EU Parliament, the Atomium in Brussels, and the Berlin Cathedral. Bonk traveled through Europe with his flock, placing them in front of typical city buildings for two days at a time. Source: https://www.hoexter-news.de/index.php/region-aktiv/14441-blaue-schafe-tauchen-aus-der-weser-auf-wo-bleibt-der-angler