Hanseatic city of Attendorn

The Hanseatic city on the Biggesee

Attendorn—unique in three ways

Welcome to Attendorn, the historic Hanseatic city in the southern Sauerland. Under the motto “Three Times Unique,” Attendorn combines three special strengths: a thriving economy, vibrant traditions, and a unique natural and recreational landscape.

The charm of the historic old town, several extraordinary sights, and the rural backdrop of the surrounding villages define this beautiful Hanseatic city and offer
the perfect setting for relaxation, while the city center invites visitors to linger and stroll. Numerous festivals and traditions continue to shape the city’s social life to this day and bring these customs to life.

Attendorn is located in the Biggesee-Listersee Nature Experience Area, one of the most attractive leisure and recreation regions in South Westphalia. The lake landscape, surrounded by forests and rolling hills, offers ideal conditions for cyclists, hikers, and water sports enthusiasts. Whether on the Ruhr-Sieg Bike Trail, at Lake Biggesee, or at the region’s numerous scenic viewpoints—here, nature, culture, and quality of life come together in a special way.

Brochures and Flyers

Mein Urlaub in Attendorn 2026
Einkaufs- und Gastronomieführer

 

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Stadtführungen Attendorn 2026

 

Hansestadt Attendorn Biggeblick
Zwei-Burgen-Weg
Repetaler Wanderspaß
Hansestadt Attendorn Mountainbikepark

 

 

Tips for Day Trips

Shopping
Einkaufen in Attendorn
Bummeln gehen in der historischen Altstadt von Attendorn
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Atta-Höhle Stalaktiten
Attendorner Tropfsteinhöhle
Die Führung durch die leicht begehbare Höhle dauert etwa 40 Minuten. Dabei beträgt die Temperatur in der Atta-Höhle konstant 9°C. Täglich. 365 mal im Jahr. Sommer wie Winter.
Die Gesamtlänge der Atta-Höhle misst 6.670 Meter von denen etwa 1.800 Meter für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich sind.
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Aussichtsplattform Biggeblick in Attendorn
Besuchen Sie den Biggeblick in Attendorn virtuell!
Erleben Sie eine spektakuläre Reise auf den virtuellen Biggeblick!
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Hiking Trails

Biggesee
Bigge-Lister hiking trail
Difficulty: Difficult | Distance: 45.9 km | Duration: 13:9 h | Ascent: 986 m | Descent: 986 m
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Auf dem RuHe-Pfad
RuHe trail (around Helden in the Repetal)
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 13.9 km | Duration: 4:0 h | Ascent: 298 m | Descent: 298 m
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Augustinusplatz in Neu-Listernohl
Zugangsweg Sauerland-Höhenflug: Von Neu-Listernohl zum Sauerland-Höhenflug
Schwierigkeit: Mittel | Strecke: 4.6 km | Dauer: 1:15 h | Aufstieg: 176 m | Abstieg: 10 m
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Bicycle Tours

2356244
Around the Biggesee - No. 44
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 24.7 km | Duration: 1:40 h | Ascent: 169 m | Descent: 168 m
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Biggesee cycle route
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 16.6 km | Duration: 1:28 h | Ascent: 118 m | Descent: 123 m
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Repetal cycle route
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 20.2 km | Duration: 1:20 h | Ascent: 257 m | Descent: 257 m
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(c) Tourismusverband Biggesee-Listersee, Steffen Schulte-Lippern, 2023 (15).jpg
Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 64.8 km | Duration: 4:15 h | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 890 m
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Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute
(c) Tourismusverband Biggesee-Listersee, Steffen Schulte-Lippern, 2023 (15).jpg

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 64.8 km | Duration: 4:15 h | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 890 m

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Bigge-Lister-Seenroute
Bigge-Lister-Seenroute

Schwierigkeit: Leicht | Strecke: 49.8 km | Dauer: 3:20 h | Aufstieg: 289 m | Abstieg: 321 m

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Around the Biggesee - No. 44
2356244

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 24.7 km | Duration: 1:40 h | Ascent: 169 m | Descent: 168 m

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Biggesee cycle route
2361968

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 16.6 km | Duration: 1:28 h | Ascent: 118 m | Descent: 123 m

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Repetal cycle route
2360758

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 20.2 km | Duration: 1:20 h | Ascent: 257 m | Descent: 257 m

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RuHe trail (around Helden in the Repetal)
Auf dem RuHe-Pfad

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 13.9 km | Duration: 4:0 h | Ascent: 298 m | Descent: 298 m

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Racing bike - Bigge-Lister
Rennrad im Sauerland

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 44 km | Duration: 2:10 h | Ascent: 408 m | Descent: 391 m

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Racing bike - Bigge-Lister-Agger
Rennrad im Sauerland

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 75.3 km | Duration: 3:45 h | Ascent: 1096 m | Descent: 1094 m

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