Curated luxury hotels in Sauerland

This historic castle hotel in Waldeck offers elegant rooms with views of Lake Edersee and the surrounding nature parks. A fine dining restaurant and spa are available on site.


A wide range of activities are available, including golf, sailing, diving and hiking.

Guests can also simply relax in the hotel's cosy room with fireplace, or can enjoy a drink at the bar.

The 4-star hotel stands on the site of an 11th-century knight's castle. Through its hilltop location, it offers wonderful views of the surrounding scenery.

Free private parking spaces are available to guests.

When you stay at Hotel Rittergut Störmede in Geseke, you'll be next to a golf course and 10 minutes by car from Kurpark. This golf hotel is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Hellweg-Sole-Thermen and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Alberssee Beach.

Schloss Hotel Herborn is located in the historic centre of Herbon, just 300 metres from the River Dill and 150 metres from Herborn Castle. The hotel offers wellness treatments and free use of the sauna and steam room.

The rooms at Schloss Hotel Herborn are spacious, classically decorated and all include an en suite bathroom with hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. A TV, radio and minibar are also offered.

Guests are invited to dine in the hotel’s Westerwaldstubb restaurant, which also features an outdoor dining area. A coffee bar is located in the lobby and guests can relax in the Schloss Hotel Herborn’s bar.

Located in the picturesque Old Town, this hotel is just a 10-minute drive away from the Dillenburg Golf Club. The surrounding Lahn-Dill-Bergland countryside is perfect for hiking, cycling and walks.

Schloss Hotel Herborn is located just 850 metres from the Herborn (Dillkr) Train Station and 2.6 km away from the A45 motorway. Frankfurt International Airport can be reached in 1 hour by car.

Situated in Herborn, 36 km from Marburg an der Lahn, Hotel Gutshof Herborn features a children's playground and hot tub. The hotel has a sauna and ski storage space, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.

All rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms include a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hotel Gutshof Herborn features free WiFi throughout the property.

There is a shared lounge at the property.

You can engage in various activities, such as skiing and hiking. The hotel also offers bike hire. Limburg an der Lahn is 36 km from Hotel Gutshof Herborn, while Gießen is 28 km away. Frankfurt Airport is 71 km from the property.

With a stay at Kurhaus Design Boutique Hotel in Erwitte, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Kurpark and Hellweg-Sole-Thermen. This spa hotel is 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Metzgeramtshaus and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Standesamt Lippstadt.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Hagen, you'll be centrally located in Hagen, steps from Stadthalle Hagen and within a 5-minute walk of Elbershallen. This spa hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Osthaus Museum Hagen and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Theater Hagen.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Luedenscheid in Luedenscheid, you'll be 1 mi (1.6 km) from Phaenomenta and 25.7 mi (41.3 km) from Signal Iduna Park. This spa hotel is within the region of Starlight Express Theater and Messe Essen.

With a stay at Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum, you'll be centrally located in Dortmund, within a 5-minute drive of Westfalenpark Dortmund and Signal Iduna Park. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Starlight Express Theater and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Westfalenhallen.

Located in Much, Trans World Hotel Kranichhöhe is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Golf Club Burg Overbach and 7 minutes from Marienfeld Abbey. This golf hotel is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from Schloss Homburg and 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Dieringhausen Railway Museum.

This hotel in Willingen has elegant rooms and a large spa with indoor and outdoor pools. It stands at the foot of the Mühlenkopfschanze Ski Jump in the Diemelsee Nature Park.

The 4-star Romantik Hotel Stryckhaus provides spacious rooms with high-quality furnishings and a modern bathroom. Most rooms have a private balcony or a terrace.

A rich breakfast buffet is available each morning at the Romantik Stryckhaus. Light, regional cuisine is served in the hotel restaurant and on the garden terrace.

The Hotel Stryckhaus's spa area includes saunas, steam rooms and Kneipp facilities. Beauty treatments can also be booked.

Romantik Stryckhaus is a good base for exploring the Strycktal Valley and the Hochsauerland region. Stryck Train Station is a 15-minute walk away.

With a stay at Lindner Hotel Wiesensee in Stahlhofen am Wiesensee, you'll be 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Holzbachschlucht and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Birkenhof Distillery. This family-friendly hotel is 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Stöffel Park and 16.8 mi (27.1 km) from Marienstatt Abbey.

Located in Bergneustadt, PHÖNIX Hotel is a 1-minute drive from Bergisches Land Nature Park and 7 minutes from Aggertalsperre. This spa hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Gumbala Water Park and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Eckenhagen Monkey and Bird Park.

A stay at Akzent Hotel Jonathan places you in the heart of Lippstadt – a 5-minute drive from Lippstadt Golf Club and 6 minutes from City Theater. This hotel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St. Mary's Church and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Metzgeramtshaus.

Situated 42 km from Paderborn Central Station, Romantik Hotel Knippschild offers 4-star accommodation in Rüthen and has a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is located 43 km from Kahler Asten, 44 km from Marienplatz Paderborn and 44 km from Theatre Westfälische Kammerspiele. The hotel features a sauna and room service.

The rooms at the hotel are fitted with a TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Romantik Hotel Knippschild also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are equipped with a balcony. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Guests at Romantik Hotel Knippschild will be able to enjoy activities in and around Rüthen, like hiking.

Speaking German and English, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area at the 24-hour front desk.

Event Hall PaderHalle is 44 km from the hotel, while Paderborn Cathedral is 45 km from the property. Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport is 23 km away.

Offering a large garden with lawn and rooms with modern furniture, this 4-star design hotel in Iserlohn features Wi-Fi access and a relaxing spa centre. Free WiFi is available in all areas.

Romantik Hotel Neuhaus offers rooms which combine traditional wooden beams with stylish furniture. Each has satellite TV and a minibar.

Hotel Neuhaus offers creative cuisine from the Sauerland region, and dishes are prepared with produce from the hotel’s vegetable garden.

The Neuhaus Spa offers a range of wellness treatments. It features a sauna, steam bath and exclusive aqua spa area.

The Dechenhöhle Caves, Iselohn Forests and the cliffs of Hemer are all within a 30-minute drive of the Neuhaus. Iserlohn train station is 5 km away, and free private parking is provided.

Located in Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde, Schloss Hotel Holzrichter is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Hohenlimburg Castle and Rothaar Mountains Nature Park. This spa hotel is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Dechen Cave and Museum and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Hohenhof Villa.

Located in Iserlohn, Hotel VierJahreszeiten am Seilersee is in a rural location – a 4-minute drive from Rothaar Mountains Nature Park and 7 minutes from Dechen Cave and Museum. This spa hotel is 21.9 mi (35.2 km) from Westfalenpark Dortmund and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Marienkrankenhaus Schwerte – Schützenstraße.

In the heart of Bochum, Mercure Hotel Bochum City is within a 5-minute drive of German Mining Museum and Zeiss Planetarium Bochum. This eco-friendly hotel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Vonovia Ruhrstadion and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Starlight Express Theater.

With a stay at Ringhotel Zweibrücker Hof Herdecke in Herdecke, you'll be on a river, within a 15-minute drive of Westfalenhallen and Bachviertel. This family-friendly hotel is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Signal Iduna Park and 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Starlight Express Theater.

With a stay at Ringhotel Katharinen Hof in Unna, you'll be 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Hamm Golf Club and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Westfalenpark Dortmund. This family-friendly hotel is 11.8 mi (19.1 km) from Museum Ostwall and 12.1 mi (19.4 km) from St. Reinold's Church.