Sauerland - Land of a thousand mountains
The middle mountain region Sauerland is characterized by spruce and beech forests as well as many mountains and hills around the Bark branch – the "King of the Sauerländer Berge" or the "Dach Westfalens". At the time when the Ruhr area was still suffering from coal dust, the Sauerland "the Green Lung of NRW.
This situation results in the tourist attraction, because on weekends and holidays it moved and attracts visitors to the Summer and winter many inhabitants of the Ruhr area for a short vacation in the near Sauerland – for swimming and sailing to the numerous Water reservoirs, for hiking in the beautiful forests or to Winter sports to Winterberg and Willingen. Therefore, there are a variety of Apartments in nature, lakes and winter sports resorts. Especially in winter the Sauerland is also Germany Most popular holiday region of the Dutch.
Winterberg Do 22.10.2026 Temp.: 7,3 °C
min Temp.: 7,3 °C max Temp.: 7,3 °C Fr 23.10.2026 Temp.: 7,7 °C
min Temp.: 5,7 °C max Temp.: 9,6 °C Sa 24.10.2026 Temp.: 3,6 °C
min Temp.: 1,2 °C max Temp.: 6,0 °C
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In the Sauerland, fuel is being refuelled - a intact nature, very good air and excellent spring water are the godfathers of the tourist slogan: "Sauerland - core health"In the past, many people suffering from respiratory disease were treated with the Spa in the Sauerland On a hike in the fresh air on one of the many certified Top hiking trails You can really breathe.
Because of the excellent spring water, numerous reservoirs on the one hand, they serve the drinking water supply of the Ruhr region – and also developed into the most popular water sports paradises in NRW. Sailing boats their berths together as on the German north and Baltic coast! The soft water also favored the brewing quality, which is why three Premium beers from the Sauerland come: Krombacher, Veltins and Warsteiner.
Sauerland - holiday regions
The Sauerland is divided into several regions with different main themes. Willingen and Winterberg have summer and winter tourism and are popular with hikers, winter sports enthusiasts and enterprising families. Möhnee- and Bigge Sea Region the element of water is at the centre of the tourist. A preferred destination for pleasure vacationers is the picturesque Schmallenberger Sauerland with the most beautiful places and valleys in the Sauerland. For tour cyclists and those who prefer a central business-friendly Sauerland location are Ruhrtal/Hennesee region (Olsberg, Bestwig, Meschede) a good choice.
Water fun in Sauerland is a big deal!
The Möhnee is the largest and most popular of numerous leisure lakes in Sauerland. Many beach resorts, sailing, surfing, pedal boats, passenger boating or a round bike tour around the lakes (about 35-40km) are just some possibilities that these lakes offer. Biggesee (with Olpe), Sorpeese (in the case of Sundern), Diemelsee (near Willingen) and Lake Henne (Meschede). All year round attract a variety of attractive Recreational and adventure pools.
Families & leisure attractions:
There are tame great Family & leisure attractionsThrilling promises the new superattraction opened in July 2023 - the Skywalk Willingen - the second longest suspension bridge in the world. The family hit with lots of action and adrenaline is the Adventureland Fort-Fun in Bestwig Waterfall with roller coasters, Flying Eagle and many other attractions.
There are numerous karst caves, especially the breathtaking Atta Cave - Germany's largest and most beautiful stalactite cavethat you must have seen! Other natural beauties are the Hochheide Ettelsberg/Neuer Hagen (Germany's largest high heathen between Willingen and Niedersfeld), the Rock Sea Hemer (between Menden and Iserleich), the sow-like Cereals (between Menden and Balve), the Nature reserve Kahler Asten (Winterberg) and Bruchhausen bricks (between Willingen and Olsberg). Mining and quarrying and geological sights in the National Geopark Border Worlds.
Culture lovers will find a variety of castles, castles and monasteries as well as other cultural sights, including the Altena Castle or the Forest Sculpture Trail along the Rothaarsteig. Known events are the Karl May Festival Elspe and the Concerts in the Balver cave. Sports highlights are the World Cup ski jumping in Willingen, the Bob & Toboggan World Cup Race in Winterberg, Germany's largest mountain bike festival in Willingen or the international riding tournament Balve Optimum.
Sauerland – the cycling paradise:
The Bike Arena Sauerland offers top bike paths and trails for downhill and mountain bikers, road bike, E-bike and family bike toursThere are numerous cycle paths around the reservoirs and on old railway tracks with a 689m bicycle tunnel. Adrenalin is provided by the Downhill Bike Parks in Willingen and Winterberg (largest downhill bike park in Germany).
Winter sports arena Sauerland:
The winter sports arena is the largest and technically most modern ski region north of the AlpsThe six snow-covered alpine ski areas in Willingen, Winterberg, Neuastenberg, Altastenberg, Züschen and Bödefeld have a common ski pass. In Willingen & Winterberg there are also the two largest ski areas. Floodlight ski areas Germany. DSV-Nordic Active Centres are located in Brilon, Langewiese, Schmallenberg-Westfeld, Willingen and Winterberg. In many places there are further ski lifts and cross-country trails.
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The Sauerland is because of its first class tourist infrastructure one of the most popular and most visited recreation regions in Germany worth a trip in any season.
Have a nice holiday in Sauerland!
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Winter sports arena Sauerland
The winter sports arena Sauerland has the largest winter sports offer north of the AlpsIn the winter sports resorts Winterberg and Willingen the whole range of winter sports is offered along the Hochsauerlandkamm. holiday apartment holidaymakers can search for a ski lift-near apartment with us by search criteria (max. 500m).
Sauerland - Lakes
The big Five! Biggesee, Diemelsee, Hennesee, Möhnesee and Sorpesee – these are the leisure reservoirs in Sauerland in front of magnificent natural scenery, which in summer Recreation, sport and Fun Whether swimming, fishing, pedal boating, surfing, sailing, passenger shipping, strolling or cycling/hiking around the lake – the Sauerland lakes have the right offer for everyone.
Family- Leisure Facilities & Events
In the Sauerland there are countless leisure opportunities for all generations and interests. Below you will find the most popular and most visited Sauerland highlights and those who have knowledge of Unique selling point have - or you simply must have experienced.
Attractions in the Sauerland
The Sauerland offers numerous tourist attractions and excursion destinations of national importance; castles, castles, caves, natural phenomena and parks. Namely, the Skywalk Willingen, the Rock Sea, the Bruchhausen stones, Altena Castle, Attahöhle, Hochheide Ettelsberg, Kahler Asten... etc. Here we present the highlights.
Cycling in the Sauerland
In Sauerland there is the whole spectrum of cycling, whether downhill, mountain bike, road bike, e-bike tours or family cycling on old railway routes and in nature.
Hiking in the Sauerland
The Sauerland is one of the most popular hiking regions in Germany. Redhead's trail is the most visited hiking trail in D. Here we introduce you to the most beautiful hiking trails.
Winterberg
The most famous holiday resort in the Sauerland around the "Kahlen Asten" is very sportive all year round and in winter particularly popular with Dutch people.
Willingen & Diemelsee
Willingen is Winterberg's "Erzrivale" with individual flair & profile. The Sauerland holidaymaker benefits from the complementary "tourist arms race" of the two holiday resorts.
Schmallenberger Sauerland
Hochsauerland-Kurorte Brilon & Olsberg
Excursion to Lake Eder & World Heritage National Park
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