Assinghausen, the Village of Roses

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RuhrtalRadweg / Open Data Hub POIs / Assinghausen, the Village of Roses

Address

Am Grimmedenkmal

59939 Olsberg

Telephone: 02962-97370

Fax: 02962-973737

info@ts-olsberg.de

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Assinghausen is known as a renowned rose village, where the successful cultivation of hardy rose varieties demonstrates these plants’ ability to adapt to the climatic conditions of the Sauerland region. Over 150 rose varieties that withstand the cold cycles reach their full bloom in the summer. Four specific Rosenwege, including the loop trails “Flammentanz” and “Rosa Sancta,” wind through the village. They integrate the expertly maintained private gardens and public flower beds into a cohesive botanical landscape. Official recognition as a “Rose Village” was granted on July 6, 2007, by the Society of German Rose Lovers, making Assinghausen one of only six German villages to hold this title, alongside Nöggenschwiel, Schmitshausen, Seppenrade, Steinfurth, and Löhndorf. The historic townscape, with its half-timbered houses, complements the floral scenery.

Prices

Free admission: 0 €
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Business hours

Always open

Directions

Directions by Car From the north: Take the A33 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange, then take the B480 to Brilon and Olsberg. From the south: Take the A44 to the Marsberg exit, then take the B7 to Brilon and Olsberg. From the west: Take the A44 to the Werl interchange, then the A46 to Olsberg From the east: Take the A44 to the Marsberg exit, then take the B7 to Brilon and Olsberg Traveling by Train Brilon and Olsberg are located on the Sauerland Express route (RE 17 Hagen-Warburg/Kassel) and are therefore easily accessible from the Ruhrgebiet. In addition, the Dortmund-Sauerland Express (RE 57 Dortmund–Winterberg) offers a regular direct connection to Bigge-Olsberg. There is also a direct connection from Dortmund and Korbach to Brilon. Traveling couldn’t be more convenient! For more information, visit: www.bahn.de From downtown Olsberg, head toward Winterberg. After about 5 km, you’ll reach the rose village of Assinghausen