Leisure time in WillingenRelaxed or action packed

Use the free time during your holiday to discover Willingen's attractive leisure destinations and activities. Whether relaxed with walks through the wonderful nature, a covered wagon ride and a visit to the Mühlenkopf ski jump or action-packed with archery, karting, biking and climbing: Willingen offers possibilities for every taste.

Outdoor activities

Skiing, cross-country skiing & winter hiking

Well groomed slopes, trails and paths offer perfect conditions for skiing, cross-country skiing, winter hiking and sledding. From the hotel you can reach the ski slopes within a few minutes. The cable car on the Ettelsberg and the Skirondell allow you to change slopes quickly. Skiers can enjoy 18 km of snow-covered slopes, the longest downhill run in the Sauerland region (2 km) and floodlit skiing. For cross-country skiing, winter hiking and snowshoeing you can use 100 km of groomed trails at altitudes from 580 to 843 m, divided into 15 routes.

Hiking, walking & biking

Wonderful views over the Upland and unspoilt nature: Willingen captivates with its charming landscape in every season. Explore the quality region Wanderbares Deutschland on a hike on natural, high-quality hiking trails or a leisurely covered wagon ride in convivial company. Or go cycling: well-signposted trails with a length of 18 to 240 km and up to 2,400 m difference in altitude as well as challenging freeride and downhill trails offer incentives for every two-wheeler enthusiast - whether pleasure cyclist, family or sports fan.

Hiking region no. 1

Willingen is hiking region No. 1 - and therefore a particularly popular destination for a short or long hiking holiday. A quality feature of the numerous hiking trails is the naturalness. Together with the Sauerland Hiking Villages, Willingen wasawarded1stQuality Region Wanderbares Deutschland by the German Hiking Association. The very good signposting with defined short-, medium- and long-distance destinations make orientation easy. Wonderful vantage points make even a break a natural experience.

From the hotel you hike directly: Into the valley to the source of the Hoppecke, then up to the Hocheide, which shines in purple colours in its flowering time in late summer. In winter, snow-covered trees and the incomparable tranquillity of the forest make hiking an unforgettable experience on groomed trails ranging from 3 to 20 km in length.

We are quality hosts

The Waldhaus am See is a Qualiätsgastgeber Wanderbares Deutschland and since autumn 2015 also a Qualitätsgastgeber Rothaarsteig. We are your competent contact for guided hikes and the planning of individual tours.

With the Rothaarsteig and Uplandsteig, two well-known hiking trails are very close to the hotel. If you are hiking the Rothaarsteig from the direction of Winterberg, keep going in the direction of Hoppecketal from Langenberg. If you are coming from Brilon, turn off at the Richtplatz junction into the road in front of the oaks. This will take you directly to our Waldhaus am See. We offer hikers a stop for refreshments or accommodation at the end of each stage.

Hiking region no. 1

Willingen is hiking region No. 1 - and therefore a particularly popular destination for a short or long hiking holiday. A quality feature of the numerous hiking trails is the naturalness. Together with the Sauerland Hiking Villages, Willingen wasawarded1stQuality Region Wanderbares Deutschland by the German Hiking Association. The very good signposting with defined short-, medium- and long-distance destinations make orientation easy. Wonderful vantage points make even a break a natural experience.

From the hotel you hike directly: Into the valley to the source of the Hoppecke, then up to the Hocheide, which shines in purple colours in its flowering time in late summer. In winter, snow-covered trees and the incomparable tranquillity of the forest make hiking an unforgettable experience on groomed trails ranging from 3 to 20 km in length.

We are quality hosts

The Waldhaus am See is a Qualiätsgastgeber Wanderbares Deutschland and since autumn 2015 also a Qualitätsgastgeber Rothaarsteig. We are your competent contact for guided hikes and the planning of individual tours.

With the Rothaarsteig and Uplandsteig, two well-known hiking trails are very close to the hotel. If you are hiking the Rothaarsteig from the direction of Winterberg, keep going in the direction of Hoppecketal from Langenberg. If you are coming from Brilon, turn off at the Richtplatz junction into the road in front of the oaks. This will take you directly to our Waldhaus am See. We offer hikers a stop for refreshments or accommodation at the end of each stage.

Indoor activities

A little thrill?

Relaxation is good, but before that it should be action-packed? Visit the karting and bowling centre to put your racing skills to the test. The steep walls in the climbing hall also provide thrills. With archery you can prove your concentration and accuracy. All year round the Willingen skating rink is waiting for passionate skaters. Also a challenging pleasure: a round of curling or ice hockey against other guests or fellow travellers. In addition, the Lagunen-Erlebnisbad with several saunas, whirlpools, therapy pools and slide park attracts visitors.

Entertaining and educational

If you are in the mood for quiet or educational entertainment, try your hand at creating your own glass work of art under expert guidance at the Willingen glass factory or get to know the Willingen brewery during a brewery tour. How slate was mined and processed just a few decades ago can be seen on a guided tour of the Christine mine. The Milchmuhmuseum displays interesting exhibits about milk, in the Curioseum you will discover bizarre and curious exhibits on two floors. In case of bad weather, the Willingen cinema awaits your visit with current blockbusters.

Other activities

Willingen offers holidaymakers even more activities: How about a game on the adventure golf course at the viaduct or a visit to the wildlife and leisure park, for example? The high ropes course and summer toboggan run are also popular destinations - and not just for families. Regular concerts and theatre performances in the spa gardens and visitor centre round off Willingen's varied leisure activities.

By the way: Even in summer you can get to know the largest ski jump in the world on a guided tour and take the funicular from the run-out to the inrun tower. Every year the Mühlenkopfschanze is in the spotlight as the venue of the FIS Ski Jumping World Cup.

Hiking, biking, climbing. Skiing, tobogganing, cable car rides. Museums, ice rink, adventure pool. No matter what you are in the mood for: Willingen in the Sauerland offers a wide range of attractive activities around your holiday.

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Leisure time in WillingenRelaxed or action packed

Outdoor activities

Skiing, cross-country skiing & winter hiking

Hiking, walking & biking

Hiking region no. 1

We are quality hosts

Hiking region no. 1

We are quality hosts

Indoor activities

A little thrill?

Entertaining and educational

Other activities

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