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| Winterberg | ||
| federal state | North Rhine-Westphalia | |
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| Residents | 12.611 (2019) | |
| height | 668 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.winterberg-touristik.de/ | |
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Winterberg is the winter sports center in Rothaar Mountains in North Rhine-Westphalia. Due to its location in the Sauerland even more.
background
The Ruhr, one of the most important rivers in North Rhine-Westphalia, which also gives its name to the Ruhr metropolitan region, springs in Winterberg. In addition, the Lenne rises on the Kahler Asten. The city is known as the starting point for many hiking tours in summer and as a ski center in winter.
getting there
By plane
The nearest regional airport is the Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
(IATA: PAD), located about 50 km to the north.
By train
You can easily reach the place by train via the Ruhr area and / or Kassel. Between Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe train station (ICE connection) and Hagen main station A fast regional express runs (also). This regional express (diesel railcar with tilting technology) takes you to Bestwig. Here you change to the train in the direction of Winterberg. The 1 Winterberg train station is north of the city center.
By bus
The 2 Winterberg long-distance bus stop is located on the station forecourt.
On the street
About the 
, which leads from Paderborn to Olsberg, and the 
, Schmallenberg-Hallenberg, the city is connected to the transport network.
By bicycle
Winterberg downtown
- From the south from the Allendorf (Eder) area: see Winterberg - Allendorf (Eder) cycle route
- From the north or from the Ruhr area: see Ruhr valley cycle path or Lenneroute
mobility
Map of Winterberg
Tourist Attractions
Kahler Asten - View over the Hochheide to the Astenturm
- 1 Bare branches.
The 841 m high mountain is about 5 km southwest of the city center. The summit offers a lot to see. A visit is worthwhile for the view from the Hochheide area or from the tower (entrance fee € 1). Anyone who wants to can use the Mountain inn dine or stay the night.
- 2 St. James Church. The parish church was built in the 18th century. The inventory includes figures of the apostles that are well worth seeing.
- 3 St. Erasmus (Altastenberg). A precursor chapel was built in 1724. The small hall church with three window axes was built from quarry stone from 1823 to 1826. An extension was made in 1913.
- 4 St. Laurentius (Neuastenberg). The classicistic hall church was built from 1837 to 1838. An extension was added to the existing church between 1961 and 1962.
- 5 St. Lambertus Church (Grönebach). The history of the church goes back to the 13th century. It received its current form in 1878.
- 6 St. Johannes Baptist (Züschen). A precursor church was built in the 12th century. It was given its current form in 1857.
- 1 St. Georg Schanze. The ski jump is close to the summit on the southwest slope of Herrloh. Ski jumping competitions take place here.
- 7 Panorama experience bridge. The over 400 m long and up to 20 m high bridge leads over the bobsleigh run and the bike park. Experience stations invite you to visit.
- 8 Schützenhalle Siedlinghausen. The entire rifle hall consists of half-timbering, the compartments of which were lined with bricks.
- 9 Jewish cemetery (Winterberg). The cemetery was laid out from 1836 to 1935. It was severely damaged during National Socialism. After 1945 it was restored.
Museums
- Heimatmuseum-Winterberg-Borgs-Scheune, Züschen district (approx. 5 km south of Winterberg). In the district of Züschen - collection on local history. Züschen lies.
- 10 West German Winter Sports Museum, At Gerkenstein 20. Collection on regional winter sports history. The museum is located in the Neuastenberg district, approx. 5 km southwest of the village.
activities
hike
- Hiking information system of the Sauerland - 450 km of paths around Winterberg are recorded in the system. On the side there is a cartographic representation of the route network with pictures and the themed routes. For each route there is an altitude profile, a tour description and pictures in the system.
- Winterberg alpine tour - The 82 km long circular hiking trail leads from Winterberg over the highest mountains in the Westphalian Sauerland.
- Rothaarsteig - The 164 km long ridge path of the Rothaargebirge also runs over Winterberg.
To go biking
- The popular one starts in Winterberg Ruhr valley cycle path. For tours in the region, the routes of the Bike Arena Sauerland be used. From the family-friendly valley tour to the demanding MTB tour, everything is available.
- Or in the other direction on the Winterberg - Allendorf (Eder) cycle route.
- Winterberg bike park (only for MTB). "Downhillers" in particular get their money's worth in the park. There are several MTB downhill routes with a total length of 6 km. The chairlift transports cyclists back up the mountain. Driving technique courses are also offered. The park is on the bobsleigh run.
More summer activities
Mountain cap with panorama adventure bridge, summer toboggan run and bobsleigh canal for the winter.
- Visit of Summer toboggan run at the mountain cap
Winter sports
- 2 Winterberg ski lift carousel, At Waltenberg, Winterberg. The largest ski area in the Rothaar Mountains has a total of 17 km of slopes (easy: 8 km, medium: 8 km, difficult: 1.0 km). Most of the downhill routes can even snowed become. In addition to 11 tow lifts, 10 chairlifts bring alpine skiers back up.
- 3 Postwiese ski area, near Neuastenberg. The area has 15 runs that are 8 km long (easy: 4.5 km, medium: 2.5 km, difficult: 1.0 km). 8 T-bar lifts open up the 30 hectare area. Some slopes can be covered with snow.Webcam.
- 4 Sahnehang winter sports park, Altastenberg on the Kahler Asten. The small ski area has a 700 m long, blue slope that is particularly popular with families. This slope with an altitude of 56 meters is accessed via a drag lift. By the way, people have been skiing here since 1920.
- 5 Altastenberg ski area. The area, located between 600 and 800 m high, has a total of 7 tow lifts. You can ski 9 km of slopes (easy: 3.3 km, medium: 2.5 km, difficult: 2.2 km).
- 6 Ruhrquelle ski area. The small ski area with 2 drag lifts and a toboggan slope is located near Winterberg. There are a total of 1.1 km of slopes (easy: 0.8 km, medium: 0.35 km).
- 7 Eschenberg ski area. The ski area, which is between 600 and 700 m high, has 4 tow lifts.
- 8 Langewiese ski area, w: Langewiese. The smaller area has three drag lifts with a total of 1.7 km of slopes ((easy: 0.3 km, medium: 1.0 km, difficult: 0.4 km).
- 9 Schlossberg lifts near Küstelberg, The lifts can be found on the road to Medebach just under 1 km southeast of Küstelberg. A long drag lift, which is between 680 and 790 m high, opens up a 400 m and a 700 m long descent. There are also two small practice lifts. Ski rental at the Schlossberghütte: Tel .: 02981-3414.
Nordic skiing
An extensive network of trails is maintained around Winterberg. There are around 30 cross-country trails with a total length of 200 km in the region. Cross-country skiers can also use the chairlifts of the ski lift carousel with a single ticket (Trail report for the Winterberg region)
- further information in the article Winter sports in the Sauerland and Rothaar Mountains
other winter activities
- Tobogganing - There are also several toboggan runs for the good old wooden sledge. Four lanes even have lifts.
- Bobsleigh track - Guided rides in the guest bobsleigh are offered (see Olympic Bob Race)
- 10 Ice rink. After the hall in Winterberg was demolished, ice sports are only in Willingen possible.
- 11 Bowling in Winterberg, Bahnhofstrasse / corner of Orkestrasse. Tel.: 49(0)162 84 64 089 (Reservation). Sky sports live.
shop
- 1 E-Center Löffler, Neue Mitte 4, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 1494. Supermarket.Open: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- 2 REWE, Poststrasse 6, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 7736. Supermarket.Open: Mon-Sat 7 am-10pm.
- 3 Lidl, Im Mühlengrund 1, 59955 Winterberg. Tel. Toll-free: 49 800 4353361. Discount stores.Open: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
- 4 ALDI, Remmeswiese 20, 59955 Winterberg. Retail chain for groceries such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy products at discount prices.Open: Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
There are also many nice little shops in Winterberg.
kitchen
- 1 Brack's pasta house, Hellenstrasse 5, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 81288, Email: [email protected]. A wealth of options with pasta.Open: Mon, Wed-Fri 17-21: 30; Sa 11: 30-14: 00 and 17: 00-23: 00; Sun 11: 30-21: 30.
- 2 Restaurant copper pan, Am Waltenberg 24, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 9252639, Mobile: 49 (0)171 6970119. German and international cuisine.Open: Mon-Sun 11: 30-21: 00.
- 3 Alm-Stub'n, Hauptstrasse 28, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 899589. Bavarian inn.Open: Wed, Thu 18-22; Fri 18-23; Sa 12-15 and 18-23; Sun 12-3pm and 6-10pm.
There are also other restaurants.
nightlife
accommodation
There are various guest beds in hotels, guest houses and holiday apartments. You should book your accommodation in good time, as Winterberg is very popular.
- 1 Dorint Hotel & Sportresort Winterberg, Dorfstrasse 1, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49(0)2981 8970, Fax: 49(0)2981 897700, Email: [email protected].
The hotel offers 121 rooms and apartments as well as its own football and tennis court.Price: from € 83 per room / night.
- 2 Hotel Der Schöne Asten - Resort Winterberg, Renauweg 54, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49(0)2981 8050, Fax: 49(0)2981 805111, Email: [email protected].Hotel in the middle of nature with swimming pool, wellness area, sauna, tennis hall and free WiFi.
- 3 Holiday apartment Nicoletta, Feldstrasse 48, 59955 Winterberg. Mobile: 49 (0) 151 2245774. Winterberg's ski carousel is only 50 m away.
- 4 Landhotel Grimmeblick, Am Lange Acker 5, 59955 Winterberg / Elkeringhausen. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 92660. The house is also a museum. Many exhibits from the past century can be seen.
- 5 Hotel Forsthaus, Orkestrasse 14, 59955 Winterberg. Tel.: 49 (0)2981 1023, Email: [email protected]. "Skikarussell Winterberg" is only 1 km away, the cross-country ski run "Kuhlenberg" is only 500 m away.Price: single room from € 60, double room from € 80.
- 6 Holiday home welcome, Nordhellenweg 6, 59955 Winterberg / Silbach. Mobile: 49 (0) 157 73722215. The house with 3 apartments is located in a south-west facing position on the slope.
Practical advice
Sauerland Card
On payment of the visitor's tax, overnight guests receive the Sauerland Card, which is integrated into the local spa and guest card for the city of Winterberg. The card gives you free travel on regional public transport in the Hochsauerlandkreis and in the Soest district (info). In addition, there are discounts on presentation in numerous attractions in the region.
Tourist information
- 1 Winterberg Tourist Information, At the Kurpark 6. Tel.: 49(0)2981 92500, Fax: 49(0)2981 925024, Email: [email protected]..
Tourist tax
As a state-approved climatic health resort, Winterberg levies a visitor's tax. Depending on the city area, it amounts to per night:
- Spa area I: 2.00 euros (Winterberg-Stadt)
- Spa areas II to V: 1.75 euros (districts Altastenberg, Elkeringhausen, Neuastenberg, Niedersfeld and Züschen)
- Other holiday resorts: 1.30 euros (Altenfeld, Grönebach, Hildfeld, Hoheleye, Lenneplätze, Langewiese, Mollseifen, Siedlinghausen and Silbach).
With the payment of the visitor's tax via the host, the traveler receives the guest card with the Sauerland Card (see box). The tourist tax is usually not included in the room rate and has to be paid additionally (05-2011).
Weather forecast
- 4-day forecast of Meteomedia AG for the city of Winterberg:
- Note for winter sports enthusiasts: You can calculate the expected fresh snow from the forecast yourself. Rule of thumb: 1 mm of precipitation results in about 1 cm of cardboard snow (at temperatures around 0 ° C). Powder snow usually falls at lower temperatures. Here 1 mm of precipitation results in a snow depth of 2-3 cm.
trips
- 11 Ruhr spring. The Ruhrquelle lies in the northeast of the Rothaargebirge. It can be reached on foot in about 3 km from Winterberg train station.
- 12 Clemensberg. The Clemensberg is located in the northern part of the Rothaargebirge east of the upper Ruhr valley. It can be reached on foot in about 10 km from Winterberg train station.
- 13 Ettelsberg. The Ettelsberg can be reached on foot from the Clemensberg via beautiful high-altitude trails of approx. 4 km.
- How to get there by car: From Winterberg, take the B 480 to Niedersfeld. Here you can drive up to the parking lot at Clemensberg (approx. 10 km from Winterberg center).
- The small town Frankenberg (Eder) in Hesse can be reached in about an hour via attractive winding country roads.
literature
Web links
- https://www.winterberg.de/ - Winterberg official website
Webcams
- Valley view in the Obere Postwiese ski area
- Valley view from the Kahler Asten - Camera of the German Weather Service
