Lemgo

Lemgo is a historic town in the Lippe district of North Rhine–Westphalia, Germany, on the edge of the Teutoburg Forest. Founded in the 12th century, it became a member of the Hanseatic League and prospered through trade and crafts. Its old town is known for well-preserved medieval and Renaissance architecture, including many half-timbered houses, a market square, and notable buildings such as the Hexenbürgermeisterhaus (Witch Mayor’s House) and the town hall. Lemgo also has an academic and technology profile today, hosting the Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences and research institutions linked to industry. The city offers museums, churches, and green surroundings, making it a quiet cultural stop in the region.

• Lemgo is a town in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, and was historically one of the principal towns of the former Principality/Free State of Lippe.
• It has a well-preserved historic old town with notable Weser Renaissance architecture, including the town hall and many richly decorated merchant houses.
• Lemgo is home to Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (TH OWL), one of the largest universities of applied sciences in the region.