Wetter Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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A city trip to Wetter (Ruhr) will reveal a city with a history of almost 1,000 years in the midst of the idyllic Ruhr Valley with soft hills and fascinating barrier lakes.

Wetter is located between the Ruhr area and the Sauerland region and has existed within its current borders since 1970. Currently, the four districts of Wetter (Ruhr) are home to approximately 28,000 people. Take a city trip to the centre to enjoy a shopping excursion with numerous shops around the centrally located plaza outside the train station. The western district of Esborn impresses with its rural tranquillity. When visiting Wetter (Ruhr) on your city trip, be sure to spend some time in the district Volmartstein. It was mentioned in the records for the first time in the year 1047 and is surely worth a visit with its castle ruin in the landscape conservation area In der Bach/Am Vorberg. Wengern is located in the north-east of the city and impresses with a historical city centre and numerous listed buildings.

A perfect activity during your mini-break to Wetter (Ruhr) is a placid boat tour on the MS Harkort onHarkort Lake, which was created in 1930. This barrier lake of the Ruhr measures more than 2 miles in length and is more than 600 yards wide.While on your city trip to Wetter (Ruhr)explore the local waters with a row boat or a canoe. The hiking and biking paths around the lake invite you to take a leisurely stroll.

Climb the 35-yard highHarkort Toweron the highest elevation in the city, Harkort Mountain while on your short trip to Wetter (Ruhr). A total of 130 steps are waiting to be overcome before a spectacular view of the Ruhr valley awaits on the observation deck.

Freiheit, a mediaeval city centre above Harkort Lake, provides visitors with a unique setting. The oldest buildings among the numerous historical houses are the two Burgmann granges. The five-gable-corner is an impressive example of Romance half-timber architecture from the 17th century. You can also find the castle Burg Wetter from the 13th century in Freiheit. The ruins are freely accessible and will reward you with a wonderful view of Harkort Lake.

Be sure to also visit the high ropes course Harkortberg while taking a trip to Wetter (Ruhr). Thisclimbing parkopened in 2008 and will challenge climbers of all ages at a total of 135 different stations. Balance across suspension bridges or swing from one platform to another on a rope.

On hot days, refresh yourself with a jump into the cool water of the localNaturbadswimming pool. A large pool for swimmers as well as a pool for non-swimmers await. Enjoy the fun of spring boards, two large water slides and a whirlpool. In between water adventures, rest up on the sandy beach or on one of the sun lawns.

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