Attendorn Attractions
The old Hanseatic town of Attendorn lies near the Biggesee in the southern Sauerland, between the Rothaargebirge and the Ebbegebirge. The town was devastated by fire on six occasions during the 18th century; as a result, most of its historic buildings date from after 1783.
Attahöhle
The Attahöhle, east of Attendorn, is a stalactitic cave discovered in 1907 (open to the public).
This cave is abundantly decorated with stalactites and stalagmites.
This cave is abundantly decorated with stalactites and stalagmites.
Biggesee
The Biggesee, southwest of Attendorn, is a lake formed in 1964 by the construction of a 640 m/700yd long dam on the river Bigge. The lake, which is spanned by two bi-level bridges for road and rail traffic, and the neighboring Listersee are now a popular recreation area (boat services).
Burg Schnellenberg
Burg Schnellenberg, above Attendorn, is a large 17th C. castle which is now a hotel. It has a Renaissance chapel and the Castle Museum (open only in summer).
Hours
Always closed on:
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
On-site accomodations
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
District Museum
The Old Town Hall (14th C.) in Attendorn now houses the District Museum (geology, prehistory, history of the town, hunting collection, collection of tin figures).
Elspe Festival
Elspe, 20km/12.5mi northeast of Attendorn, is famed for the Karl May Festival (named after the popular 19th C. author of adventure stories), which is held annually in June and July and has an open-air theater.
Parish Church
The parish church of St John the Baptist (14th C.) in Attendorn is the "cathedral of the Sauerland".
Pulverturm (Bieketurm)
Pulverturm and Bieketurm in the north end of Attendorn are the remains of some old fortifications.
