Country Germany Admin. region Arnsberg Elevation 195-648 m (−1,931 ft) Population 28,836 (30 Jun 2010) | State North Rhine-Westphalia District Hochsauerlandkreis Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Local time Friday 2:53 PM | |
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Weather 21°C, Wind S at 21 km/h, 34% Humidity Points of interest Skigebiet Wildewiese, Burg Hachen, Aussichtsturm Schomberg | ||
Sundern is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name Sundern is common in Westphalia, as it means "ground given away for private usage" in the Westphalian dialect.
Contents
- Map of Sundern Germany
- Geography
- Division of the town
- International relations
- Architectural structures
- Industry
- Born in Sundern
- References
Map of Sundern, Germany
Geography
Sundern is situated approximately 10 km (6 mi) south-west of Arnsberg. Around Sundern extends the nature park Homert which attracts tourists, many from the Netherlands. Winter tourism is also substantial, primarily in the municipality Wildewiese with its skiing area. The Sorpesee, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fishermen.
Division of the town
Sundern consists of 13 municipalities:
International relations
Sundern is twinned with:
Architectural structures
Industry
The main industries of Sundern are several domestic and industrial lighting companies, household appliances and packaging businesses. SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH has its headquarters in Sundern.