Vacation in Hochsauerlandkreis - vacation resort Hallenberg
A town for all - Hallenberg in the Sauerland region
Our beautiful Hallenberg is the southernmost town in the Hochsauerlandkreis and is located in the fading rock massif of the Rothaargebirge on the state border with Hesse. What at first sounds like an ordinary vacation region can offer a lot to those seeking peace and quiet as well as active vacationers. Narrow, winding alleys in the historic half-timbered town of Hallenberg are just waiting to be explored.
Map & Directions
Near Winterberg in Hochsauerland, NRW
Our house is located in the small half-timbered town of Hallenberg, right on the border between North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse.
Travel times / Distances
- 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 river Nuhne, through beautiful Sauerland nature, makes every visitor quickly forget the stressful everyday life. Hallenberg also includes the villages 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 right place for you: Due to its southern location, the small town near Winterberg has about one third more sunny days than the rest of the Sauerland!
A very healthy economy with globally active and leading companies, a nice togetherness among the citizens, time-honored culture and, of course, a wonderful and charming natural landscape, makes Hallenberg both an exciting tourist 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 state border with Hesse, consists of the core town - as already mentioned - and the districts of Hesborn, Liesen and Braunshausen. On a municipal area of 65.63km², one or the other cultural, historical treasure can be discovered. The historic old town has a very special charm and attracts many tourists every year. The townscape of Hallenberg is characterized by neat rows of half-timbered houses, narrow and winding alleys as well as chapels and churches worth seeing with magnificent baroque furnishings. Especially worth seeing is the Kump at the market place of Hallenberg. Exhibitions of international artists are held regularly in the Kump. Architectural monument, information and communication center, town archive and cultural site at the same time - an impressive group of houses in half-timbered style houses changing contemporary exhibitions and is the venue for a variety of events.
Discover the nature around Hallenberg
Nature in the Hochsauerland region invites you to go on excursions - long walks, exciting hikes or relaxing bike tours. Discover the Heidekopf on a hike through lively forests and reward yourself afterwards with a view that stretches far across the Sauerland. Walk through the nature reserve Nuhnewiesen in Hallenberg with its wet meadows and pastures, the mountain meadows and Silgenwiesen and maybe you will also encounter bird species such as the red-backed shrike, the meadow pipit or the whinchat. The landscape around Hallenberg can also be experienced ideally 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. An unforgettable ambience and entertainment at a high level are provided by the lovely people at the impressive natural stage in Hallenberg. If you are on vacation in the Sauerland during the summer months, you should not miss a theater play in a wonderful natural setting in any case.
Easter Vigil in Hallenberg
When flames blaze far into the countryside on the border between Westphalia and Hesse and specially constructed "noise machines" blare deafening noise through the streets of the town, then it is 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 though no one really knows anymore where the ancient custom originated, the Easter Vigil in Hallenberg is a unique experience for your vacation in the Sauerland. Here could be listed countless other tips for those interested in culture, because the repertoire of the small half-timbered town is almost endless. But it's best to set out yourself and explore our beautiful Hallenberg!
Hallenberg for active
Around Hallenberg, other idyllic places invite you to day trips. Discover the winter sports resorts of Winterberg and Willingen, which also have a great range of 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 the year.
In summary, 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.