Sauerland: Vacation in one of Germany's most beautiful regions
Why wander far away when beauty is so close at hand? The Sauerland region lies in the heart of Germany and is perfect for a vacation. While many people automatically think of the sea or the mountains when planning their vacations, they quickly forget how beautiful the landscape in the center of Germany is. Here you can discover rolling hills, wide meadows, idyllic lakes, and much more during a vacation in the Sauerland.
Located in the Hochsauerland region
15 kilometers south of Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia – Address:
Nuhnestraße 2
59969 Hallenberg
- Approximately 45 minutes north of Marburg
- Approximately 90 minutes south of Paderborn
- Approximately 90 minutes west of Kassel
- Approximately 100 minutes south of Bielefeld
- Approximately 100 minutes north of Frankfurt
- Approximately 140 minutes northeast of Koblenz
- Approximately 140 minutes east of Düsseldorf
- Approximately 140 minutes east of Cologne
Finding accommodation for your vacation in the Sauerland: vacation apartment, vacation home, or hotel?
There is a wide range of accommodation options in the Sauerland region, including vacation apartments, vacation homes, and hotels. This means that the different requirements for a vacation in the Sauerland can be perfectly met. Vacation apartments are a popular choice for families or groups of friends who want to spend as much time together as possible, plan their vacation freely, and go on lots of excursions. Vacation homes meet the same needs. However, they are particularly suitable for those who are traveling in larger groups or want to travel with a pet. Here, too, you have complete freedom in planning your vacation.
If you decide on a hotel, you usually don't have to worry about anything else. The hotel takes care of everything from breakfast to dinner—you just need to be there at the right times. Many hotels also offer other convenient extras such as secure Wi-Fi and advice. For example, there are specialized hotels where you can fully indulge your need for relaxation. And that's exactly what our hotel in Hallenberg is like.
DIEDRICH Wellness Hotel & Spa: Your accommodation for your vacation in the Sauerland region
The DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa is located in the charming half-timbered town of Hallenberg in the Hochsauerland region. This wellness hotel for adults focuses on peace and relaxation from everyday life. Fine cuisine, a four-level spa area that invites you to relax, friendly staff, and a central location in the heart of Hallenberg ensure that this 4-star superior hotel could be the perfect place for your vacation in the Sauerland region. Many other popular places in the Sauerland region are also not far away.
Discover Sauerland on vacation
The most famous towns in the Sauerland region—and also those that are particularly suitable for a day trip—are:
Winterberg – 14 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Winterberg is a popular destination in both summer and winter. In winter, it attracts visitors as an inviting ski resort, which is also internationally renowned for the St. Georg ski jump and the bobsleigh track. In the warmer months, the Sauerland town attracts visitors with its numerous hiking and cycling routes, such as the Rothaarsteig, which lead through the surrounding mountains. In recent years, Winterberg has also become a real highlight for active vacationers. A wide range of leisure activities—from action golf to fly-line—ensures that there is never a dull moment here.
Willingen – 42 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Although strictly speaking it is no longer located in the Sauerland region, Willingen somehow still belongs to it. Strictly speaking, Willingen is part of the Uplands, which already belong to the Rothaar Mountains and are located in northern Hesse. Like Winterberg, Willingen is a well-known winter sports resort that has also made a name for itself internationally thanks to the Mühlkopfschanze, a venue for the annual FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. Like Winterberg, it has established itself as a great destination for activities and for visiting restaurants and bars during the warmer months.
Schmallenberg – 43 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Historic half-timbered towns and numerous beautiful hiking trails make Schmallenberg a popular destination for passionate hikers. And there is also plenty to discover here for those interested in culture: the town center of Schmallenberg is a listed historical site and invites visitors to admire the facades of the houses during a relaxing stroll.
Möhnesee – 76 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Named after the Möhestausee lake, which was built at the beginning of the 20th century, the place is now a popular destination on hot summer days. Affectionately known as the "Westphalian Sea," the dam boasts a shoreline length of 40 kilometers. Whether cycling or hiking around the lake, or swimming and enjoying water sports on and in the lake, active vacationers will definitely get their money's worth here.
Meschede – 53 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Cute cafés in Meschede invite you to take a break from the town's attractive shopping opportunities. This alone is enough to attract many Sauerland residents to Meschede. If you want to combine your trip with a little culture, take the opportunity to visit St. Walburga's parish church and its treasure chamber, or the town's landmark, the Friedenskirche (Peace Church) on Klosterberg hill. The Hennesee lake is particularly closely associated with Meschede for holidaymakers, offering many leisure activities both on the water and on land.
Medebach – 19 minutes by car from Hallenberg
The sun shines particularly brightly here: Medebach is the place with the most hours of sunshine in North Rhine-Westphalia. The reason for this is its location in the rain shadow of the Rothaar Mountains. Gentle hills adorn the landscape of Medebach, and a popular destination for excursions is the "Medebacher Bucht" bird sanctuary with its rare animal and plant species.
Warstein – 56 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Many people may only know it as a brand of beer, but Warstein also has a lot to offer in terms of scenery. Warstein is characterized by picturesque floodplains and rolling hills. No wonder the town and its surroundings are particularly popular with hikers and cyclists.
Bestwig – 43 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Water march – Bestwig is home to North Rhine-Westphalia's highest natural waterfall, the Plästerlegge. Much of Bestwig is now a nature reserve or landscape conservation area. For this reason, Bestwig is also very popular with hikers and cyclists.
Vacation in the Sauerland: A varied break that will inspire you
You can talk a lot, but ultimately you have to decide for yourself whether a vacation in the Sauerland really meets your expectations. However, here in Hallenberg in the Sauerland, we can say with all our hearts how much we love our region.