Discover North Rhine-Westphalia: Eastern Westphalia/Lippe The Teutoburg Forest is spa central for Germany. Moorland and mineral springs gave rise to spas and hydropathic establishments, turning the region into a veritable health centre. The Externsteine, a distinctive sandstone rock formation near the town of Horn-Bad Meinberg, are one of the most eminent natural landmarks in Germany. The Hermannsdenkmal, an imposing monument not far from Detmold, was erected to commemorate a historic battle: 2000 years ago, Germanic tribes destroyed the Roman army in the Battle of Teutoburg Forest, also referred to as the Varian Disaster by Roman chroniclers. Today, Eastern Westphalia/Lippe is a centre of fashion and furniture. The region also stands tall in the food, IT and mechanical engineering sectors, with lots of big names and famous brands. Gütersloh is home to one of the world’s largest media corporations. The universities in Paderborn and Bielefeld, along with numerous research establishments, are part of a large concentration of teaching and research facilities. The renowned Detmold Music Academy is the number-one destination in the world for prospective musicians.
