Holzwickede
Holzwickede is located on the eastern edge of the Ruhrgebiet, between the cities of Dortmund and Unna. This is where the Emscher River has its source; today, it has become a symbol of structural change in the Ruhrgebiet.
Contact Information
Holzwickede Citizens’ Office
Allee 4
59435 Holzwickede
Phone: 02301-915222
Fax: 02301-915299
Website: http://www.holzwickede.de
At the beautifully restored Emscherquellhof, visitors can marvel at the progress of the multigenerational “Emscherumbau” project. But the Emscher community has even more to offer. Despite its proximity to the Ruhrgebiet, Holzwickede has retained its idyllic charm. One sight worth seeing, for example, is the so-called Hilgenbaum, which still adorns the town’s coat of arms today. Justice was once administered under the Hilgenbaum; it also served as a guidepost for the carters of the time and as a “bulletin board.” After a long bike ride, cyclists can put their feet up in the 30,000-square-meter park of the Haus Operdicke moated castle or enjoy a refreshment at the café there. Visitors will find a variety of dining options in the town center, not far from the historic town hall on the market square.
We look forward to your visit!
