Upper Market

Post-war rebuild square with collonnade surrounding it, shaded by trees and often host to events.

One of the main places of the historic centre. Very busy during events. 1 - 24 December "Frau Holle" (Miss Holle) will open a calendar window in the facade of the old town hall, read stories and throw sweets every day at 17:00.

Church square surrounded by medieval houses. Restaurants, old headstones, a war monument, cobblestone paving: A picturesque European square.

Christmas Market annually, late Nov - late Dec. Food, drinks, souvenirs between half-timbered houses.

remains of the historic city wall. Protecting the narrow streets and buildings behind it from attacking troops and bandits, most of it eventually was broken down at start of the 1800s, sections in the southeast and northwest remain standing.

240 km bike path along River Ruhr, Winterberg - Duisburg. Paved and separate from traffic, but can get flooded during high water. In good weather cows graze here, in bad weather the fog often creates a great atmosphere.