Comedians born in Herford

In the East Westphalia region of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herford grew as a Hanseatic trading town at the meeting of the Werre and Aa rivers. Its historic churches and the striking Frank Gehry-designed MARTa art museum give it an unexpected cultural mix. As Germany's live comedy circuit expands beyond the metropolises, cultural venues in towns like Herford increasingly host touring stand-up alongside the country's satirical cabaret tradition.