Discover Emsdetten: city tours full of history(ies)

Discovering Emsdetten means experiencing history, nature and exciting stories in very different ways. Whether on a tour through the city center, an atmospheric evening tour or a journey through time in the museums at Hof Deitmar - the city tours always show Emsdetten from new perspectives. Get to know historical places, meet legendary figures and night watchmen or immerse yourself in the working and living environments of past centuries. Each tour combines interesting facts with entertaining stories and brings the past to life.

Moor hike

Nocturnal moorland hike

"Oh, it's so scary to walk across the moor ...": following in the footsteps of the famous poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, we head into the middle of the Emsdettener Venn high moorland. The hike appeals to the eyes, ears, nose and senses. Is it really scary? Find out...

Night watchman

Night Watchman’s Round

“Listen up, folks, and mark my words: our bell has struck ten...” was once heard in Emsdetten when the night watchman made his evening rounds. Dressed in historical garb and equipped with a halberd, lantern, and horn, he returns.

Emsdetten transverse

City tour "Emsdetten Quer"

Get to know Emsdetten (better) on a tour through the city center! From the first documentary mention in 1178 to the redevelopment of the town center and the image of Emsdetten today, you will learn everything you need to know.

August-Holländer-Museum am Kulturhof Deitmar

Museum tours

Guided tours of the museums

In the Wannenmacher-Museum you can experience the local craft of making wicker baskets, while the August-Holländer-Museum with its new extension focuses on the textile history of Emsdetten and life in the last century.

Upcoming guided city tours

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19.09.2026, 18:30 to ca. 19.09.2026, 21:00

Nocturnal moorland hike
On the trail of the famous poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff through the Emsdetten Fens

Emsdettener Venn Nature Reserve

In the footsteps of Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, certainly the most famous female poet, the high moorland area "Emsdettener Venn" will be presented on 19 September (Saturday) at 6.30 pm under the motto "Oh, it's scary to walk across the moor...". will be presented.

An approx. 2 ½ -hour moorland walk in the fens is a challenge for the eyes, ears, nose and senses. Is there really a spring under every step, does the hay rustle and is it really spooky? It certainly makes sense to take a guardian angel with you!

Reality and fantasy make for two entertaining hours and then the question:

"Was it really scary to walk across the moor?

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Hindenburgweg

48282 Emsdetten

Prices moor hike Emsdettener Venn

Note: The tour is suitable for children aged 8 and over.

Adults

8,50 €

Children

5,30 €

Groups

85,00 €

Book open tours and group activities through the Emsdetten Tourist Office

Contact details

: Friedrichstraße 2, 48282 Emsdetten
: http://www.vvemsdetten.de
: info@vvemsdetten.de
: +49 2572 93070