Surrounded by high wooded mountains, the town of Werdohl lies in the picturesque valleys of the Lenne and Verse rivers. Well-kept hotels, inns, vacation farms and guesthouses offer comfort and coziness to the visitor. The alternation of mountains and valleys creates a varied landscape that invites you to hike, relax and recuperate.
Werdohl is located in the Sauerland on the banks of the Verse and the double meandering bend of the Lenne. The Lenne forms a 'W' on its course through Werdohl, which is very well recognizable on maps. Werdohl is located in Südwestfalen exactly between Dortmund and Siegen. In a few minutes by car you can reach the connection Sauerlandlinie (A45) and quickly you are in the Ruhrgebiet, in the Siegerland or in the Rhineland.
Werdohl offers a high recreational value due to the numerous forests, the mountains and the river landscape of the Lenne. Walkers, hikers, cyclists even climbers get their money's worth in this charming landscape and enjoy a carefree time in the picturesque landscape that makes the Sauerland so worth visiting.
From the wooded heights around the town you have a magnificent view of the Lenne valley. Many hiking possibilities invite the recreation seeker, the selection of well-marked trails is large. The open-air swimming pool, an indoor swimming pool and a miniature golf course offer sporting variety. A riding stable and tennis courts round off the leisure activities. And those who want to immerse themselves in the history of the region will find a very special industrial monument in the Ahe-Hammer. A place where history comes alive.