The Sauerland is known for its wide range of walking trails. Admire the dense forests, green meadows and idyllic half-timbered villages. The area has several shorter and longer walking routes, so you can take in all its beautiful scenery. Along the way, you will come across plenty of benches and resting spots where you can relax among the trees or in a beautiful park.

The Sauerland has an extensive network of signposted cycle routes. This lets you explore the entire region in a wonderfully relaxed way, at your own pace and along a route you have put together yourself. Cycle along the rivers or the shores of the lakes and enjoy the beautiful scenery as you go.

Enjoyhotel Marleen is located in the characterful little village of Siedlinghausen. Around Siedlinghausen, you can enjoy wonderful walks among the mountains. In this area, you will find several beautiful waterfalls that you can see by following one of the local walking routes.

At 665 metres, the Willingen Skywalk is the longest suspension bridge in Germany. The bridge hangs almost 100 metres above the valley and so offers a magnificent view over the wooded slopes and Willingen's famous ski jump. A visit to the suspension bridge combines well with a walk around Willingen. Several walking routes pass the impressive suspension bridge.

Discover this old mine and its museum. For the full experience, you can go underground aboard an old electric mine train. The train takes you through a 1.5-kilometre-long tunnel for a guided tour of the mines. During this impressive outing, you will get a good sense of life in the mines.

Visit Winterberg to enjoy the fresh mountain air and impressive panoramic views. Here you will also find one of the highest mountains in the Sauerland, the Kahler Asten. In the old town centre, you can admire many half-timbered houses. You will also find the German Winter Sports Museum here. With permanent and temporary exhibitions on the history, the equipment and the sporting heroes of winter sports.

The charming half-timbered town of Hallenberg is beautifully set in the Rothaar Mountains. In the historic centre, ringed by mountains, you can admire the remarkable old half-timbered houses. Be sure to visit the small, intimate ice museum in the historic ice house as well. In the information centre, you will also find a museum about the town's history.

Visit the charming little town of Brilon. Admire the impressive town hall here, or the St. Peter and St. Andreas Church. Take in the impressive historic buildings and stroll past the lovely fountains in the old town centre. Or pay a visit to the Haus Hövener museum to learn about the history of this town.

At the glass factory in Willingen, you can discover the centuries-old tradition of glassblowing. Experience a demonstration by professional glassblowers and admire the impressive end result. Here you can also make your own creation and take it home the next day as a unique souvenir.

Pay a visit to the Rothaarkamm am Grenzweg nature reserve. This is an impressive natural area, characterised by mountainous woodland. The area offers plenty of walking opportunities and a network of footpaths for nature lovers. Among all this natural beauty, you will find various artistic monuments and cultural attractions. A magnificent opportunity to escape into nature near the hotel.

The Curioseum in Willingen lives up to its name. It is not just any museum, but a collection of all sorts of astonishing objects, transformed into an impressive exhibition. Nothing is too strange here; a fantastic place to be amazed and entertained. Besides its many bizarre objects, the Curioseum also has a fine collection of historic vehicles.

In Eslohe, there is an interesting museum about the evolution of the steam engine, old crafts and life in the Sauerland. Here you can admire an extensive collection that offers insight into working life in the Sauerland from the end of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century.

The nature park around the Diemelsee reservoir is a true paradise for nature lovers. You can enjoy wonderful walks around the lake, past the surrounding high mountains, broad valleys and deep forests. Would you rather enjoy the surroundings from the water? Then opt for a relaxing trip on the sightseeing boat across the lake.

Beer lovers, take note. The visitor centre of this brewery is unique in Europe and invites you on a fascinating journey. A modern visitor train takes you through the entire world of beer brewing. You will discover everything about the brewery and its various beer specialities.