Sauerland: Holidays in one of the most beautiful regions in Germany
Why wander far away when beauty is so close? Right in the heart of Germany lies the Sauerland, which is perfect for a vacation. While many people automatically think of the sea or the mountains when planning a vacation, it is easy to forget how beautiful the landscape is in the middle of Germany. Here you can discover rolling hills, wide meadows, idyllic lakes and much more during a vacation in the Sauerland.
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
Find accommodation for your vacation in the Sauerland: Vacation apartment, vacation home or a hotel?
There is a large selection of different types of accommodation, i.e. vacation apartments, vacation homes and hotels, in the Sauerland. This means that the different requirements for a vacation in the Sauerland can be perfectly catered for. Families or groups of friends who want to spend as much time as possible together, organize their vacation freely and go on lots of excursions like to opt for a vacation apartment. 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 are particularly free to organize your vacation as you wish.
If you decide on a hotel, you generally don't have to worry about anything else. The hotel will take care of everything - from breakfast to dinner - and you only need to be present at the relevant times. Many hotels also offer other convenient extras such as secure WiFi and advice. For example, there are specialized hotels where you can fully pursue your need for relaxation. And our hotel in Hallenberg is just such a hotel.
DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa: Your accommodation during your Sauerland vacation
The DIEDRICH Wellnesshotel & Spa is located in the charming half-timbered town of Hallenberg in the Hochsauerland region. The focus of the wellness hotel for adults is on peace and relaxation from everyday life. Fine cuisine, a spa area on four levels that invites you to relax, friendly staff and a central location in the middle of Hallenberg ensure that the 4-star superior hotel could be the perfect place for your vacation in the Sauerland. Many other popular places in the Sauerland are also not far away.
Discover the Sauerland on vacation
The most famous towns in the Sauerland - 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 is an inviting ski resort that is also internationally renowned for the St. Georg ski jump and the bobsleigh run. In the warmer months, the Sauerland town attracts visitors with its numerous hiking and cycling routes, such as the Rothaarsteig, which lead over the surrounding mountains. Winterberg has also become a real highlight for active holidaymakers in recent years. A wide range of leisure activities - from action golf to fly lines - ensures that there is never a dull moment here.
Willingen - 42 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Although, strictly speaking, it is no longer in Sauerland, Willingen is somehow still part of it. Strictly speaking, Willingen is part of Upland, which is already part of the Rothaargebirge and is located in northern Hesse. Just like Winterberg, Willingen is a well-known winter sports resort, which also has an international reputation thanks to the Mühlkopfschanze, a venue for the annual FIS Ski Jumping World Cup. Just like Winterberg, it has established itself as a great destination for activities and for visiting restaurants and bars in 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 keen hikers. And there is also plenty to discover here for those interested in culture: Schmallenberg's town center is a listed building and invites you to admire the facades of the houses during a relaxing stroll.
Möhnesee - 76 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Named after the Möhestausee reservoir built at the beginning of the 20th century, the town is now a popular excursion destination on hot summer days. Affectionately known as the "Westphalian Sea", the reservoir has a shoreline length of 40 kilometers. Whether cycling and hiking around the lake or swimming and water sports on and in the lake: active vacationers will definitely get their money's worth here.
Meschede - 53 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Cosy cafés in Meschede invite you to enjoy a break from the town's attractive shopping opportunities. For this reason alone, many Sauerlanders are drawn to Meschede. If you want to combine your trip with a bit of culture, take the opportunity to visit the St. Walburga parish church and its treasury or the town's landmark, the Friedenskirche church on the Klosterberg. The Hennesee lake in particular is clearly associated with Meschede for holidaymakers, offering many leisure opportunities - on the water and on land.
Medebach - 19 minutes by car from Hallenberg
The sun shines a lot here: Medebach is the town with the most hours of sunshine in NRW. The reason for this is its location in the rainforest of the Rothaargebirge. Gentle hills adorn the landscape of Medebach, and the "Medebach Bay" bird sanctuary with its rare animal and plant species is a popular excursion destination.
Warstein - 56 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Many may only know it as a beer brand, but Warstein also has a lot to offer in terms of scenery. A picturesque meadow landscape and gentle hills characterize Warstein. No wonder the town and its surroundings are popular with hikers and cyclists.
Bestwig - 43 minutes by car from Hallenberg
Marching water - Bestwig is home to the highest original waterfall in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Plästerlegge. A large part of Bestwig is now a nature reserve and landscape conservation area. For this reason, Bestwig is also very popular with hikers and cyclists.
Vacations in the Sauerland: a varied break that inspires
You can talk a lot, but in the end you have to see for yourself whether a Sauerland vacation really meets your expectations. Here in Hallenberg in the Sauerland, however, we can only say with all our hearts how much we love our region.