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Dear Guests: Happy to
have you here.
Welcome to Schmallenberg and Eslohe.
This practical guide contains everything you need to know for a perfect vacation. We want you to have a wonderful time with us, exploring our beautiful landscapes and experiencing authentic encounters, memorable impressions, and local delights.
This guide will give you a quick overview of the many “things to know” – from the best places to go to our cultural highlights, shopping tips, food & drink, and more. If you have specific questions, please contact us personally or check out our digital offers, which are constantly updated.
Best wishes for a wonderful stay!
Katja Lutter and teamSCHMALLENBERGER SAUERLAND TOURISMUS
Poststraße 7, 57392 Schmallenberg
Telefon: 02972 - 97400
info@schmallenberger-sauerland.de
www.schmallenberger-sauerland.com
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›› Activities
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Culinary tours in and around Schmallenberg and Eslohe are easy to combine with specially guided hikes or other activities. Check the calendar to find out what events will take place on your selected dates or explore the many activities we have to offer. With the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card (guest card), you can benefit from deep discounts and direct booking online.
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›› Events
Enjoy unforgettable moments
Culture, folklore, partying, hiking, sports, new experiences: Schmallenberg and Eslohe have a lot to offer. Choose the vacation activities that are best for you.
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›› Authentic and delicious Food & drink in Schmallenberg and Eslohe
What would you like to eat? Hearty fare at a cozy little restaurant? Cold cuts and cheese or a slice of cake at one of our hiking huts? Or an exquisite five-course meal with just the right wines? The choice is all yours – you’ll find all these culinary delights here in our region.
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›› Enjoy leisurely strolls
In Schmallenberg, Eslohe and Bad Fredeburg
Schmallenberg, Bad Fredeburg, and Eslohe all share a charming atmosphere: quaint timbered houses, leafy squares, and owner-operated shops. Here you’ll find quality products, hand-selected assortments, and helpful staff.
Delightful cafes and restaurants offer guests a refreshing break from taking in the sights. Indulge yourself with a special treat and enjoy shopping in our relaxing ambience.
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›› Schmallenberger Sauerland Card
Make more out of your stay!
The Schmallenberger Sauerland Card is both practical and easy on your vacation budget. Card holders travel free of charge on public buses and get free entry to the region’s attractive museums as well as unbeatable discounts on entrance fees for local attractions and swimming pools. For a small fee, our hiking bus and taxis will take you to the trailheads of the most scenic hikes in the region. Enjoy your vacation to the max and learn more here about our card’s many benefits.
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No charge for public buses
Lower rates on hiking bus and taxis
Free entry to all museums
Discounts at local attractions
Discounts for bookable activities
Savings on e-bike rentals
Schmallenberger Sauerland
Places to go
What would you like?
You’ll take home great memories from your stay here, with many unforgettable experiences and impressions. Choose the most appealing options from the wide variety of activities offered by the Eslohe vacation region and Schmallenberg Sauerland.
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›› Theme parks
Fun for children and grownups
A true family experience: head out early to one of the region’s attractive theme or leisure parks and spend a day making memories. Here in Schmallenberg Sauerland and its surroundings, there are wonderful parks for every taste and age group. Whatever your choice – an exciting water slide in an Old West setting, wild animals or the petting zoo, or enjoying nature in pure form, we wish you an unforgettable vacation.
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Sheer happiness!
Listen to the silence. Gaze into the distance. Ground your senses. Enjoy shared family experiences. This, and much more, awaits you in the wonderful natural settings of Schmallenberg Sauerland. Many places throughout the region invite you to discover large and small animals, colorful flowers, magnificent trees, and rolling hills.
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›› Playgrounds and recreation
Adventure land for young explorers
Happy children – great vacation. Let your kids imagine being a trusty or brave scout then a daring pirate or woodland fairy with magical powers. Play fosters creativity and is just plain fun! Discover the best playgrounds for children and consider a friendly challenge to a round of mini-golf, pit-pat, or disc golf.
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›› Guided tours & sightseeing
Get to know Schmallenberg
Places to go
Take a tour and get to know Schmallenberg’s history and folklore figures such as “Floigenkasper” and “Breybalg.” Whether you take a guided tour or head out on your own to discover historical or culinary highlights, our tours offer lots to see and exciting things to learn.
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›› A day at the lake
Relax and immerse yourself
On a hot summer day, the region’s many lakes offer a refreshing place to relax and experience unforgettable moments in an idyllic setting. Whether you want to cool off with a dip, lounge on shore, or try water sports such as stand-up paddling or diving, the Sauerland offers an individual and relaxing oasis for everyone.
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›› Movie theaters
A fun activity for rainy days
The smell of popcorn and the thrill of a good story – going to the movies is a welcome change of pace and a great rainy-day activity. Here’s a list of our nearby movie theaters.
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Art & culture
Schmallenberg Sauerland is known for its wide variety of artists, different perspectives, lovely galleries, and many kinds of cultural events. Learn more about what’s happening in our region’s lively arts and cultural scene!
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›› Museums & tours History, culture, and traditions
To get to know the region and its people, learning a bit about its history is a great way to start. In the area’s many museums, you can get to know the legends and stories of Schmallenberg and Eslohe. And there are many other sights worth visiting, where you can absorb more of the lore, art, culture, and beliefs that shape our region.
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What’s your sport?
Whether you exercise pro-level or just for fun, Schmallenberg and the Eslohe region offer lots of fun sports and outdoor activities for your stay here – from golf to tennis, from swimming to sauna, from hiking to biking – and much more.
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›› Digital tour portal Overview of all hiking & biking trails
Our interactive tour platform features more than 300 hiking and biking tours – active and challenging, comfortable and relaxing, or especially family-friendly. The site contains detailed information about paths and trails, walking times, altitude differences, and difficulty levels.
On the platform, you can search as you like, filter the tours, and track the trail sections yourself. All tours can be downloaded as PDF or GPX files. You can also rate the tours (or read what others have to say about them) and get ideas for each tour regarding nearby activities and places to stop.
Schmallenberger Sauerland
Outdoor activities
›› A hiker’s dream
Get away and into the great outdoors!
Hiking is our region’s absolute claim to fame! A variety of trails and beautiful destinations offer great options for exploring Schmallenberg Sauerland and Eslohe on foot – easy and stress-free, thanks to our high-quality hiking infrastructure. Take time for yourself, spend special moments with your loved ones, and/or get to know other hiking enthusiasts. Experience the special living silence of our wonderful “soul places.” Discover nature and, along with it, art, history, and local color. Take part in our group hiking events and meet people from the region. In short, enjoy our region’s wealth of hiking opportunities and services.
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›› Hiking bus and hiking taxis
Getting to the best hiking spots
An excellent convenience in our hiker’s paradise are our hiking bus and public transportation system: you can catch a bus from where you are staying, or go by car to your hiking destination, then take a short bus trip and hike back along an attractive route. Possibilities are almost endless. Don’t just take our word for it – see for yourself!
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›› Biking On the go on two wheels
Biking fans will find countless options for trips and tours – no matter whether you’re a pleasure biker, a mountain biker, or a tour biker. We also have family-friendly options with less steep routes. Discover our region – serenely or with an adrenaline kick, solo or with the whole family, just as fits your personal preferences.
Well-paved and detailed routes such as the bike ring (“SauerlandRadring”), the children’s bike route (“Kinderland-Radroute”), and the bike trails of the Bike-Arena Sauerland offer attractive options for everyone.
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›› E-bike rentals
The easy way to get to the top!
Rental stations all around Schmallenberg and Eslohe offer a range of e-bikes and tour bikes. At the Tourist Information center in Schmallenberg, you can rent tour and mountain bikes as well as e-bikes for children. Along with your two-wheeler, you’ll receive detailed handling instructions, tips on the best routes, and personal recommendations – all included in the rental fee, of course. Simply book online and you’re on your way!
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Outdoor activities
›› Golf courses in Schmallenberger Sauerland Top-notch courses in superb settings
Our golf courses are one-of-a-kind. Their stunning locations make them must-see destinations for golfers. Indulge your passion for golf at the 27-hole Panorama course in Winkhausen or the 18-hole golf course in Sellinghausen. Both are located in superb settings. As a guest and as a member, you benefit from attractive special offers, qualified training, and carefully kept grounds. Discover seemingly endless green embedded in the extraordinary mountain panorama of Schmallenberger Sauerland.
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›› Other sports and recreation
Join in our region’s many activities
Schmallenberger Sauerland is a gold mine of activities for sports lovers and outdoor enthusiasts – we have something for everyone here. Lots of different sports and recreational activities are popular with the locals, and guests are welcome to join in the fun. Be it swimming, disc golf, archery, tennis, climbing, or fishing – take your pick and enjoy!
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