Family-Experience

in the Biggesee-Listersee nature experience area

Family experience

The Biggesee-Listersee nature adventure area offers an ideal mix of adventure, relaxation and culture for the whole family. Whether water sports such as sailing, canoeing or stand-up paddling - exciting experiences await young and old alike. Picturesque shores invite you to swim, sunbathe and picnic, while idyllic hiking and cycling trails lead through the breathtaking landscape. Horse lovers will get their money's worth with exciting riding opportunities. The region also has plenty to offer on land: Numerous playgrounds invite you to let off steam, and cultural highlights such as the Atta-Höhle cave or the South Sauerland Museum inspire visitors with exciting insights into the history and traditions of the Sauerland. The hospitable atmosphere, coupled with a variety of family-friendly offers, makes the Biggesee-Listersee nature adventure area the perfect choice for a day trip or short break.

Day tip 1: Discover nature and history

Start with a visit to the Attendorn stalactite cave (Atta-Höhle) in Attendorn, an impressive natural wonder. Afterwards, the Biggolino funicular will take you from the cave to the Biggedamm landing stage on Waldenburg Bay. Take a trip on the Biggesee passenger boat to enjoy the landscape from the water. Afterwards, you can explore the Südsauerland Museum to learn more about the history of the region.

Day tip 2: Adventure and relaxation

Visit the Biggesee climbing park in Olpe for fun and sporting challenges in the treetops. Afterwards, relax with a snack or drink at the facility. Enjoy a summer afternoon at the Sonderner Kopf bathing area and hire a boat at the NamaSteg and explore the Biggesee from the water in a kayak, pedal boat or stand-up paddleboard. In the evening, you can relax with a cozy barbecue.

Day tip 3: Nature and creativity

Take part in the guided drawing course in Drolshagen and let nature inspire you to create a wonderful work of art. Then explore the famous hedge maze. Enjoy a refreshment at the Gut Kalberschnacke restaurant. Afterwards, hire rowing boats or SUPs directly at the Gut Kalberschnacke campsite and explore the lake on your own.

Day tip 4: Animal experiences and fun and games

Start the day in Meinerzhagen at Alpakahof Blomberg or Bergwaldhof, where children and adults can get very close to the animals (advance booking required). Afterwards, visit one of the beautiful playgrounds such as the Ihnewiesen playground, the playground in Otto-Fuchs-Straße or the Volkspark Meinerzhagen. Afterwards, head to Meinerzhagen's disc golf course, where the whole family can have fun and show off their skills.

Day tip 5: Fun and relaxation

Visit the Olpe leisure pool for a bit of swimming and sliding or relax in the sauna. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious meal at Restaurant Extrablatt. Round off the day with a leisurely walk along the Valentinsrunde (3.4 km) at Olpe Obersee.

Day tip 6: Pure nature and history

Take a 26 km cycle tour through the Großmicketal and the nature adventure trail near Wenden. Visit the historic Wendener Hütte, a fascinating industrial monument, and enjoy the view from the Wenden Heid platform. Crown the day with a meal at the Jasmin Chinese restaurant.

Water adventure

Biggesee mit Personenschifffahrt, Foto Tourismusv
Biggesee
When I see the lake, I don't need the sea anymore!
Read More
Der Listersee
Listersee
When I see the lake, I don't need the sea anymore!
Read More




Lister im Morgennebel Foto TV Biggesee-Listersee
The sunken valley
Explore the fascinating history of the Biggetal dam, which is characterized by hydropower, changes in the landscape and the vanished villages.
Read More




Badestelle Schnütgenhof
Bathing area at Schnütgenhof
A very beautiful and large bathing area on the Biggesee in Attendorn
Read More

Sporting adventure





Golfclub Repetal
Golfclub Repetal-Südsauerland e. V.
Take on 18 challenges on a golf course that is not easy, but fair and also extremely scenic in the beautiful low mountain range landscape of the southern Sauerland.
Read More




Golfball_Pixabay.jpg
Golf-Club Siegen-Olpe e. V.
Erleben Sie den GCSO und genießen Sie eine Auszeit vom Alltag, die anerkannt sehr gute Qualität des Platzes und die gute Küche und Gastfreundschaft im Clubhaus.
Read More

Animal experience





Die Alpakas auf dem Alpakahof Blomberg
Alpakahof Blomberg
Experience alpacas up close. Whether it's an exciting visit to the stables with intensive contact with the animals, a comprehensive tour of the farm or a colorful program for children's birthday parties, every visitor really gets their money's worth here.
Read More




Kuhkuscheln
Bergwaldhof
The Berwaldhof is an adventure farm with Hinderwald cattle breeding.
Read More




Reiterhof Platte
Niederhelden riding stables
Adjacent to the Hotel Platte, the "Repetal Stud Farm" is picturesquely nestled in the beautiful Repetal valley.
Read More




2376750
Höherhaus horse farm
Whether dressage or show jumping - everything revolves around horses.
Read More

Cultural diversity





Die Atta-Höhle
Attendorn stalactite cave
The total length of the Atta-Höhle measures 6,670 meters of which about 1.
Read More




Die Burgruine Waldeburg
Burgruine Waldenburg
The Waldenburg is the ruins of a hilltop castle near the town of Attendorn.
Read More




Das Museum von außen
South Sauerland Museum
The Südsauerlandmuseum of the Olpe district in Attendorn has already experienced more than 110 years of history.
Read More

Playgrounds





Der kleine Teich im Volkspark Meinerzhagen
Volkspark Meinerzhagen
The Volkspark in Meinerzhagen is the green oasis in the town center and offers the ideal conditions for a short walk with its network of paths.
Read More




Bewegungsmeile an dem Biggesee 1
Movement mile
The movement mile is located on the Biggerandweg, starting from the passenger boat landing stage on the Biggedamm.
Read More




Rummelbachplatz 1
Rummelbachplatz Wenden
A place for young and old. The square is named after the adjacent Rummelbach stream.
Read More




Spielplatz Butmicke
Butmicke playground
The Butmicke playground is surrounded by greenery and is easily accessible via a paved road with a baby carriage, scooter, bike or handcart.
Read More

Family businesses beyond the region





Wellenreiter-Rutsche im PanoramaPark
PanoramaPark Sauerland
PanoramaPark - der Wild- und Freizeitpark im Sauerland!
Read More




2355317
Phänomenta - Adventure Museum
PHÄNOMENTA Lüdenscheid, the experience and hands-on museum in the Sauerland, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2021.
Read More




Beim Bouldern
Blox bouldering hall Sauerland
The BLOX is the bouldering hall for the Sauerland region.
Read More

Youth Hostel





DJH_Biggesee_0424_051.jpg
Biggesee Youth Hostel
The Biggesee Youth Hostel, idyllically situated in the forest, offers a perfect setting for family vacations, vacation camps .
Read More

Please note that after activation, data will be transmitted to the respective provider.

Please note that after activation, data will be transmitted to the respective provider.