Holiday regions in the Sauerland

Lots to see

To make your stay in the Sauerland unforgettable, it is worth taking a look at the tourist life around the star hotels. Whether you are active in sports, interested in culture or looking for events - there is something for everyone here. Our local tourist information offices offer all the important vacation information. Discover the most beautiful vacation regions in the Sauerland!

Arnsberg Forest Nature Park

The WaldMeer of the Sauerland

  • View over the Arnsberg Forest
  • WALDROUTE hiking trail markings in Arnsberg Forest
  • Hiking couple in the Arnsberg Forest
  • Lörmecke observation tower in the Arnsberg Forest

Photos: © 1 Tourismus NRW - sabrinity, 2 + 3 Sauerland Tourismus - Klaus Peter Kappest, 4 Tourismus NRW

The Arnsberg Forest Nature Park offers impressive diversity: mountains, valleys, streams and lakes create an attractive adventure area. One highlight is the 240 km long Sauerland Forest Route from Iserlohn to Marsberg. Discover the myths of the beech forests, species-rich swamps and rare animals such as the black stork and wildcat. Numerous excursion destinations such as the Lörmecke Tower and Lake Möhne await you. The nature park is an adventure destination for every generation - free of charge and right on your doorstep!

Our hotel in the holiday region: Hotel Knippschild

Biggesee-Listersee nature discovery area

More than worth seeing

  • Summer on Lake Bigge with a view of the dam wall
  • Sunset at the Biggesee
  • Gastronomy for breaks directly on the lake
  • Bathing meadow at the Biggesee - Schnütgenhof

Photos: © 1, 2, 4 Tourismusverein Biggesee-Listersee, 3 Radwerkstatt - Dennis Stratmann

The nature area around the Bigge and Lister lakes is becoming increasingly popular thanks to its diverse possibilities. In the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, hikers will find well-signposted trails for all levels of difficulty - with fantastic views! Cyclists also get their money's worth: the Bigge-Lister cycle ring offers mountain and lake routes. The crystal-clear lakes offer numerous opportunities for sailors, divers and anglers. Relaxation or action - there's something for everyone here!

Our hotel in the holiday region: Hotel Platte

Schmallenberg Sauerland

Time for real encounters

  • Dramatic clouds over the landscape
  • Splash of color foxglove near Latrop
  • Astonishing views in Oberhenneborn
  • Hikers at a forest sculpture

Photos: © Schmallenberg Tourism - 1, 2, 3 Klaus Peter Kappest

Moment collectors welcome! The Schmallenberger Sauerland and the Eslohe vacation region invite you to collect special moments - with people, nature, art and culture. The vast landscape and the "Schmallenberg way" make this possible. Between the highest point of Schmallenberg (841 m) and the lowest (329 m), numerous opportunities await you for hikers, cyclists and those interested in culture. Only two hours' drive from the Rhine and Ruhr, this island of relaxation is a warm welcome!

Holiday region Winterberg-Hallenberg

Be choosy!

  • Sunset in the Hochheide Niedersfeld
  • Grazing Highlands cattle near Züschen
  • Mountain bike festival in Winterberg
  • View of the Hallenberg pilgrimage church, the sun shining through the trees

Photos: © Ferienwelt Winterberg - 4 Klaus Peter Kappest

Holidaymakers can be picky in the Winterberg-Hallenberg vacation region! Countless leisure, activity and wellness offers await you in the heart of the Sauerland. Hikers and cyclists can look forward to a unique network of tours, winter sports enthusiasts to fantastic pistes and families to exciting adventures. Enjoy nature on hikes, explore the Georadroute or experience action in the trail and bike park. With 480 km of hiking trails, over 1000 km of cycle routes and 57 km of pistes, this region is a true paradise for all generations!

Our hotel in the holiday region: Hotel Diedrich - Adults-Only

TalVITAL in Saalhausen

A special kind of spa park

Photos: © TalVItal - Tourist-Information Lennestadt Kirchhundem -Luisa Möser

In the Kneipp spa town of Lennestadt-Saalhausen, the fantastic TalVITAL Park has been created, which has a lot to offer for young and old on the banks of the Lenne: Hammocks, Lenne balconies, water playground, boathouse and playgrounds provide variety! But Saalhausen has even more to offer. In the heart of the Sauerland, visitors will find the best conditions for a relaxing vacation. Enjoy nature while hiking or cycling, relax in family-run accommodation and experience numerous attractions - there's never a dull moment here!

Our hotel in the vacation region: Landhotel Voss

Sauerland

An overview

Photos: © 1 + 4 Klaus Peter Kappest, 2 Rothaarsteigverein - Klaus Peter Kappest, 3 Sauerland Tourismus - Rothaarsteig

Would you like more suggestions or are you looking for additional information about the Sauerland? Then take a look at the Sauerland Tourism page. Here you will find more tips and information.

The Sauerland and the hosts of the "Sterne im Sauerland" are looking forward to your visit!