The town of Arnsberg offers variety and proximity to nature in a beautiful landscape with a large number of forested areas. The historic town centre can be seen from far away on a mountain ridge. Romantic winding passages and the ruins of an electoral prince’s castle form the medieval centre.
Arnsberg is located in one of the largest unbroken forested areas in Germany. The Arnsberger Wald forest nature park is a unique nature reserve, and is a good place for pure nature enjoyment with its excellently connected network of hiking trails. The historic town of Arnsberg is worth visiting, particularly combined with lively guided tours. The shopping town of Neheim is vibrant and modern, and is an attraction for the entire region. On the well-developed Ruhr Valley cycle path, Arnsberg is one of the most historically important towns. Along a stretch of over 30 km, the Ruhr flows through Arnsberg, showing the town in all its different dimensions. Arnsberg presents itself in a surprisingly diverse way: at first wonderfully rural, then of historical interest, refreshingly sporty along the way, and finally as an important town. The attractive location among the three lakes - the Möhne, Sorpe and Henne - as well as numerous attractions and day trip destinations close by make Arnsberg a popular place to stay.
On the site of the “Kurfürstlicher Thiergarten Arnsberg”, there isan attraction that is unique in North Rhine-Westphalia: a delightful hiking trail on which you pass through widely varying nature with insights and views.
DetailsA fortified tower from the 13th century threatened to slowly disintegrate. While it might have been stable externally, it was eroding on the inside, and in such a state, the tower could not be open for access in just a few generations’ time.
An important piece of cultural heritage of the town of Arnsberg will now be retained, however.
This was only possible with a change of use, combined with a new and interesting function.
In 2008, the idea emerged of integrating an accessiblecamera obscura into the tower.
The family-owned distillate manufacturing company is located in the heart of the old centre of Arnsberg, in a house built in 1609 after a major fire, where the Arnsberg town school used to be, naturally - as was usual at that time - for boys only. The house, located directly next to the bell tower, the symbol of the town of Arnsberg, and the old town centre chapel of St. Georg, is now a listed building, and was lovingly restored in 2010 and 2011.
Details5 old fire trucks, 2 motorbikes, one powder trailer, 2 access ladders, a large number of historical items of equipment and uniforms are now being proudly exhibited by the association. Alongside the collection, the main purpose of the association is to restore and maintain the value of all items and vehicles.
DetailsThe guided tours in Arnsberg vary widely. More than 775 years of town history are told in a thrilling, humorous, romantic or even scary way. Our trained town guides bring the town’s history to life at the original sites where events took place.
DetailsOn the Alter Markt (old market square) with the bell tower, with the old town hall (1710), “Zur Krim” and the Maximilianbrunnen fountain (1779) is where Arnsberg’s historic heart beats. The Madonna in the niche on the town hall building has survived many town fires and is witness to an eventful history.
At the side of the town hall there is the symbol of the Cologne rulers in Arnsberg.
Neheim church and market square
The parish church of St. Johannes Baptist (1894/1914) was preceded by another church built in 1822. Due to its size and solid appearance, the parish church was also known as the “Sauerland cathedral” among the local population.
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The Förderverein Bürgergärten e.V. (civic gardens support association) develops and supports events in the classical civic gardens in Arnsberg. As well as culture in the gardens, horticulture as such is the focus of the association’s activities.
DetailsThe sports centre also offers a 1,000 meter-long Finn track.
DetailsWith the knight’s feast in the Knappensaal hall, we can promise you an unusual experience and four hours of high-spirited fun in a stylish atmosphere.
DetailsVisitors to the Wildwald Vosswinkel come surprisingly close to the forest inhabitants.
DetailsKloster Rumbeck is a nunnery founded in 1190 as a subsidiary of Wedinghausen monastery. The nunnery and part of the church burned down in 1914, but have been partially rebuilt. Of the nunnery buildings, the priory (1724) and the guesthouse (1695) remain intact.
DetailsIn the Mühlbach valley Rumbeck, apoetry pathwas installed in June 2005.
DetailsThe third Premonstratensian monastery in the area around Arnsberg - alongside Kloster Wedinghausen and Kloster Rumbeck - is considered to be one of the most important art history and church music gems in the Sauerland region.
Details“Sauerland cathedral”
The parish church of St. Johannes Baptist, known among the local population as the “Sauerland cathedral”, can be seen from far away. With seven altars, the three-aisled basilica is furnished in the neo-Romanesque style. Around the church, cafés and shops invite visitors to stroll around and take a look. There is a weekly market here on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
DetailsThe Burghaus Gransau building and the Drostenhof, as well as the Fresekenhof, are all part of the town fortifications in Neheim.
DetailsThe increasing industrialisation of Neheim meant that with the newly arrived citizens, the Evangelical congregation grew, and it became necessary to build a new church. In 1862, the new Gothic quarrystone church was consecrated.
DetailsPermanent exhibition of Abbé Franz Stock
Open all year round (only by appointment)
DetailsThe St. Petri parish church with its 12th century tower was among the 12 main parishes in the Sauerland region, and its influence extended beyond today’s Arnsberg municipal area. As a result, it was even the official mother church of the Oelinghausen nunnery. The 1,100 year-old traditional Hüsten fair still reminds us of the original significance of this church site.
DetailsHere, the fun of swimming is combined with extensive wellness, leisure and sports facilities for the whole family.
DetailsVisitors young and old can look forward to great plays year on year.
DetailsThe feudal estate of Herdringen was first officially mentioned in 1376.
DetailsKloster Wedinghausen is one of the three Premonstratensian monasteries in Arnsberg.
DetailsThe symbol of the town
DetailsThe monument is dedicated to the forest council of Ehmsen, which in 1890 in Arnsberg founded the Sauerländer Gebirgsverein SGV
DetailsClassical streets on the Neumarkt with the church of the resurrection, Königstrasse street and Brückenplatz square dominate the town.
DetailsThe St. Laurentius priory church, completed in around 1350, is now a witness to the power and size of the former monastery of Wedinghausen.
DetailsThe Auferstehungskirche in Arnsberg, built between 1822 and 1824, was the first Evangelical church building in the town.
The growth of the Evangelical community made it necessary to build and Evangelical church. From 1822 to 1825, under the supervision of Schinkel, the first Evangelical church of the Duchy of Westphalia was built. The furnishings in the classical style are worth seeing.
DetailsKlassizistische Pavillons am Neumarkt und an der Klosterstraße
DetailsThe gate to the municipal forest of Arnsberg
DetailsTwo elegant seats of the nobility are situated directly behind the bell tower.
DetailsThe Dückerscher Hof was built as a noble seat in the 17th century, although in the years that followed its use changed frequently.
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DetailsThe early Gothic town chapel of St. Georg was built directly next to the town wall in 1323. As a subsidiary church, it was subordinated to the Kloster Wedinghausen monastery. The adjacent watchtower already assumed the role of a church tower at an early stage.
DetailsThe Grüner Turm (green tower) and the Limpusturm tower are two of four defence towers that still exist today, which were part of the medieval town fortifications. While the Limpusturm was occasionally used as a prison, the Grüne Turm was home to local artists from the region for a long time.
For the Limpusturm see the Camera Obscura Arnsberg light and media tower.
DetailsExperienced the newly designed permanent exhibition, which shows the history and lives of people living in the Sauerland region. You will meet Neanderthals, knights and electoral princes all under one roof.
DetailsThis castle was destroyed in 1762 during the Seven Year War. Models of the castle can be admired in the Sauerland Museum.
DetailsSantiago Sierra sets Arnsberg’s old town centre in a new light.
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