Vacation in the Hochsauerland district - Hallenberg vacation resort
A town for everyone - Hallenberg in the Sauerland region
Our beautiful Hallenberg is the southernmost town in the Hochsauerland district and is located in the foothills of the Rothaargebirge mountains on the border with Hesse. What initially sounds like an ordinary vacation region has a lot to offer both those seeking peace and quiet and active vacationers. Narrow, winding alleyways in the historic half-timbered town of Hallenberg are just waiting to be explored.
Located in the Hochsauerland
15 kilometers south of Winterberg, NRW - Address:
Nuhnestraße 2
59969 Hallenberg
- approx. 45 min. north of Marburg
- approx. 90 min. south of Paderborn
- approx. 90 min. west of Kassel
- approx. 100 min. south of Bielefeld
- approx. 100 min. north of Frankfurt
- approx. 140 min. north-east of Koblenz
- approx. 140 min. east of Düsseldorf
- approx. 140 min. east of Cologne
A walk along the Nuhne, through beautiful Sauerland nature, allows every visitor to quickly forget the stresses of everyday life. In addition to the town center, Hallenberg also includes the villages of Braunshausen, Liesen and Hesborn. If you want to relax and do something good for your health, the Nuhne town in North Rhine-Westphalia is the perfect place: thanks to its southern location, the small town near Winterberg has around a third more days of sunshine than the rest of the Sauerland!
A very healthy economy with globally active and leading companies, a nice community spirit, traditional culture and of course a wonderful and charming natural landscape make Hallenberg both an exciting travel destination and a friendly home for more and more people.
Experience culture in the historic half-timbered town of Hallenberg
The town of Hallenberg, on the border with the state of Hesse, consists of the core town as well as the districts of Hesborn, Liesen and Braunshausen, as already mentioned. On a municipal area of 65.63 km², you can discover one or two cultural and historical treasures. The historic old town has a very special charm and attracts many tourists every year. Hallenberg's townscape is characterized by neat rows of half-timbered houses, narrow and winding alleyways as well as chapels and churches with magnificent baroque interiors that are well worth seeing. The Kump on Hallenberg's market square is particularly worth seeing. The Kump regularly hosts exhibitions by international artists. A listed building, information and communication center, town archive and cultural site all in one - an impressive group of houses in half-timbered style houses changing contemporary exhibitions and is the venue for a variety of events.
Discover nature around Hallenberg
Nature in Hochsauerland invites you to go on excursions - long walks, exciting hikes or relaxing bike tours. Discover the Heidekopf on a hike through lively forests and then reward yourself with a view that stretches far across the Sauerland. Stroll through the Nuhnewiesen nature reserve in Hallenberg with its wet meadows and pastures, mountain meadows and silge meadows and you may also come across bird species such as the red-backed shrike, meadow pipit or whinchat. The landscape around Hallenberg is also ideal for exploring by bike. Many paths are perfect for cyclists - and make discovery tours on two wheels a real pleasure.
Pure tourist highlight: the open-air stage in Hallenberg
On to the next attraction for the whole family: the Hallenberg open-air stage. The lovely people at the impressive natural stage in Hallenberg provide an unforgettable atmosphere and entertainment at a high level. Anyone on vacation in the Sauerland in the summer months should not miss out on a play in a wonderful natural setting.
Easter Vigil in Hallenberg
When flames blaze far into the countryside on the border between Westphalia and Hesse and specially constructed "noise machines" blast deafening noise through the streets of the town, then it's time for the Hallenberg Easter Vigil. While the town lies in deep darkness, the lantern bearers of the great procession light up the faces of the onlookers watching the spectacle. Even if no one knows exactly where this ancient custom originated, the Easter Vigil in Hallenberg is a unique experience for your vacation in the Sauerland. There are countless other tips for those interested in culture, as the repertoire of this small half-timbered town is almost endless. But why not set off on your own and explore our beautiful Hallenberg!
Hallenberg for active people
Other idyllic places around Hallenberg invite you to take a day trip. Discover the winter sports resorts of Winterberg and Willingen, which also offer great leisure activities in summer. Stroll through the beautiful town of Frankenberg, which lies just over the Hessian border, or use the small town of Schmallenberg as a starting point for your next hike. Whether in summer or winter: Hallenberg is worth a visit at any time of year.
In short, Hallenberg combines beautiful nature, exciting culture and active recreation for everyone - what are you waiting for? We look forward to welcoming you to the DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa.