Art and culture

The Sauerland also has a whole range of interesting excursion destinations for history and culture enthusiasts that are definitely worth a visit. If you take a closer look, you will discover art and culture on almost every corner in the Sauerland.

The portfolio ranges from renowned institutions such as the Sauerland Museum in Arnsberg to technical cultural monuments such as the Wendener Hütte or the German Wire Museum in Altena to lovingly run regional houses such as the local history museum in Meschede-Eversberg or the Forest Workers' Museum in Schmallenberg-Latrop. The region can look back on a long cultural and industrial history, which is now presented in an exciting way, conveying the life of the people and the great importance of the Sauerland as an industrial location.

Things get really artistic when you visit the galleries and studios. They feature exhibitions by regional artists, are venues for smaller concerts or readings or are used for workshops, courses or seminars focusing on art and culture. Here you can become active yourself, get involved and exchange ideas with like-minded people.