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At the bottom of the valley at the side of the picturesque Sorpe creek lies this private art gallery. The adjacent sculpture park has big and often humorous metal sculptures, some of which can be admired from the outside.
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Schütte Arts Forge
Located in the historic "black factory", a former charcoal production facility, the forge today produces all kinds of decorative and practical metal works. There's a free exhibition, and the attached Café is a popular spot for some afternoon coffee & cake.
Westfälisches Schieferbergbau- und Heimatmuseum Holthausen
On about 2.500 m² you will find information about slate mining and other aspects of local history.
Thermal baths
Small but modern and barrier-free. It has a bit of everything: Slides and other fun things for kids and toddlers, a decent pool for actual swimming, hot tubs and a steam bath for relaxing. Separate sauna area with 5 different saunas (ladies only on Wednesdays).
What started as an indoor playground for children has rapidly grown into a centre for all kinds of recreational activities. As usual with these kinds of venues, bringing your own food and drinks is not allowed.
Downhill bike park with a wide variety of different trails and a lift go get you back to the top. It is suggested to make a reservation online in advance, as the number of tickets per day is limited. Helmet mandatory. Rental bikes and protection equipment available (first come first serve).
Arts center with varying exhibitions, concerts and the like.