Comedians born in Paderborn

In eastern Westphalia, Paderborn takes its name from the Pader, reputedly Germany's shortest river, whose springs rise beside the great Romanesque cathedral at the city's heart. Once an important seat linked to Charlemagne, it is today a university city with a noted computer-history museum.

Student energy fuels its nightlife, and Germany's Kabarett tradition and touring stand-up both reach the city's stages, home to comedians Rudiger Hoffmann and Ralf Kabelka.