Overview
Iserlohn is a mid-sized city in the Sauerland-Siegerland region of Germany, serving as an administrative center for surrounding towns. The city offers a mix of industrial heritage sites including the Maste-Barendorf village on the European Route of Industrial Heritage, nearby limestone caves like Dechenhöhle and Heinrichshöhle, and access to forested hiking trails in the surrounding hills.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Activities
Dechenhöhle cave tours and the German Cave Museum are major attractions. Nearby Heinrichshöhle (in Hemer, 6 km east) features prehistoric fossils.
Connectivity
Tourist information is available at Bahnhof Iserlohn (Bahnhofsplatz 2). Free WiFi may be available at cafes and the train station.
Culture
Iserlohn has a mix of Protestant and Catholic heritage with churches dating from the year 1000 to the early 20th century.
Events
Schützenfest in July is the region's largest folk festival with a riflemen's parade on Alexanderhöhe.
Transport
MVG buses connect Iserlohn with neighboring towns. Regional trains (RE16, RB53, RB91) provide connections to Essen, Dortmund, Hagen, and Siegen.