
Your Visit to Sensoria – House of Fragrances and Flavours
Getting here
Well prepared for your Sensoria experience
To ensure your visit to Sensoria – House of Fragrances and Flavours in Holzminden is a complete success, we’ve gathered all the important information for you here. Learn more about our location in the heart of the City of Fragrances and Flavours, how to get here by car, train, or bicycle via the Weser Cycle Path, as well as available parking options. Additionally, you’ll find useful tips for your visit so you can enjoy it relaxed and stress-free.
The Essentials at a Glance
- Sensoria is certified as barrier-free. The exhibition can be visited without restrictions with walking aids, wheelchairs, or pushchairs.
- Lockers are available, including for larger pieces of luggage.
- Tickets can only be purchased on-site.
- A variety of dining options can be found in the surrounding area.
- Unfortunately, we do not offer public tours.
- Last admission is one hour before closing time.
- The Tourist Information Centre is located within the Sensoria building.
- Visiting with children? Ask about the ‘Explorer Tour’ for kids!

Where to find us
In the heart of Holzminden, between
the river Weser and the old town.
Address
Obere Straße 45
37603 Holzminden
Germany
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Public transport
Train
NordWestBahn trains (RB84 ‘Egge-Bahn’) regularly run between Paderborn Hbf and Holzminden train station, as well as Kreiensen and Holzminden train stations.
Bus
The bus stop ‘Johannismarkt’ is located right in front of Sensoria. From Holzminden station, take bus routes 520 towards Bodenwerder or R21 towards Höxter. The journey takes less than 10 minutes, ‘Johannismarkt’ is the second stop.
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Parking
Car Park “Johannismarkt” (paid parking)
This paid car park offers a large number of parking spaces right next to Sensoria.
Navigation address: Johannismarkt 2A, 37603 Holzminden, Germany
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Coach
There are two free coach parks in Holzminden town centre:
Car and Coach Park “Stahler Ufer”
Coach spaces: 2
Navigation address: Stahler Ufer 5, 37603 Holzminden, GermanyCar Park “Steinbreite”
On-street parking available for coaches, coach bays along the road.
Navigation address: Steinbreite, 37603 Holzminden, GermanyTip: Coming from the west, use the parking bays along the “Hafendamm” for drop-off and pick-up. Sensoris is located just a few steps away.
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From the Weser Cycle Route
Whether you are planning a multi-day tour along the Weser Cycle Route or a day trip, Sensoria is the perfect destination right on the Weser Cycle Route. The House of Fragrances and Flavours not only offers a variety of secure parking facilities for bicycles and e-bikes, but also spacious lockers on the ground floor to store your luggage safely. So nothing stands in the way of a relaxing visit to the experience centre.
Tip: Save time and recharge your e-bike battery during your stay at Sensoria. Several free charging stations are available just 150 metres away, right on Holzminden’s market square. Minor repairs can be carried out at the service station on the forecourt of Luther Church.
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Walk
Holzminden railway station is only a 20-minute walk away from Sensoria. Upon leaving the station, turn right and then follow Bahnhofstraße towards the town centre. At the end of Bahnhofstraße, turn right into Fürstenberger Straße. After 200 metres, turn left (directly in front of Kaufhaus Schwager) into Obere Straße. After 400 metres, you will reach Sensoria – House of Fragrances and Flavours.
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Accommodation
Holzminden and its surroundings offer a wide range of accommodation options. Almost every village along the Weser has a campsite. Family-run guesthouses and holiday apartments await visitors, as do upmarket 3-star hotels. Further information can be found here: solling-vogler-region.de