About us:
The Stars of the Sauerland
Nine hotels. Nine personalities. One shared passion.
Welcome to the “Die Sterne im Sauerland” hotel partnership. We are a group of nine family-run hotels that joined forces in 2018 to offer you more than just a place to stay:
We’ll create unforgettable moments for you.
Who We Are: Hosts by Passion
Behind each of our inns stands a family of owners with a long tradition in the hospitality industry. We are not an anonymous chain, but families of hosts you can get to know personally. We are united by our love for our home region, the Sauerland, and our commitment to creating spaces where guests can feel at home, let go, and truly be themselves.
Our Promise: The Three-Part Harmony of a Perfect Vacation
At all our hotels, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of three elements that ensure your relaxation lasts:
- Get active: Experience the stunning natural beauty of the Sauerland right on your doorstep—whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply taking a deep breath of fresh air.
- Relax: Find peace and quiet in our spacious spa areas, saunas, and with personalized wellness treatments.
- Indulge: Treat yourself to our authentic, regionally inspired cuisine. We cook with passion using fresh ingredients and serve them with fine wines.
Individual hotels for individual wishes
No two hotels are alike; each is unique in its own way and reflects the spirit of the host family.Whether you’re looking for space in a family-friendly room or prefer the tranquility of a romantic suite in an adults-only hotel. Whether you’d like a hotel surrounded by nature or located in the heart of town: With us, you’ll find exactly the right place to suit your lifestyle.
A strong community for the region
“The Stars of the Sauerland” stand for quality that goes above and beyond. At our central coordination office, we pool our resources to actively help shape the hospitality industry and the Sauerland tourism region:
- Shaping the future: As a member of the Zukunft der Gastwelt (DZG) think tank and Tourismus NRW e.V., we are driving innovation in the hospitality and tourism industries of tomorrow.
- Supporting the next generation: Through initiatives like “Gastro macht Schule” and monthly team events themed “Learn, Laugh, Network,” we inspire young talent to join our hospitality industry.
- Living our values: We encourage close collaboration among our locations to ensure we always provide our guests with the best service and our teams with a supportive work environment.
No matter which of our nine hotels you choose, rest assured that you’ve always made the right choice.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Sauerland!
Hopefully soon
Your stars in the Sauerland
Stargazing ban
Photos: © Sterne im Sauerland - Roman Schauerte
The COVID-19 pandemic, which began for us in March 2020 with the first hotel lockdown, hit host families extremely hard. It wasn’t just a business that was forced to close; it was the very purpose of their lives that was taken away from them. The second lockdown at the turn of the year 2020/2021 was particularly difficult, as this time of year is typically marked by interactions with regular guests—a big “family” celebration.
You can read about how the host families were faring during this time in the report by Roman Schauerte, a cameraman from Schmallenberg. You’ll get to know these people in what was an extremely challenging situation for them and learn what truly motivates them. Enjoy reading!
"The stars in the Sauerland"
