A popular springboard for hiking adventures in the verdant eastern portion of North Rhine-Westphalia, Bad Berleburg has become a year-round destination. Initially favoured by city dwellers eager to escape for outdoorsy weekends, the town is gradually gaining a reputation with international travellers for its warm welcome, pretty heritage centre and plethora of trails. Accommodation options include self-catering cottages and B&Bs, but our pick of the best places to stay in Bad Berleburg is a lovely renovated schoolhouse, perfect for guests of all ages.

Bad Berleburg’s town centre is characterised by a number of attractive heritage buildings. Stroll along narrow streets lined with old houses, step into large cobbled squares, and admire stone statues, carved doorways and arched gates. The Baroque Castle Berleburg is undoubtedly the area’s most impressive edifice, inhabited by the same family for over 750 years. Guided tours come highly recommended, as do visits to the onsite museum. Other highlights include the half-timbered Schulkapelle Sassenhausen and richly decorated Ludwigsburg.

Venture beyond the town and its 23 villages to discover one of the most densely wooded parts of Germany. Explore well-marked trails through ancient forests on foot, bicycle or horse back, and take bird watching tours with an expert guide. Thrill-seekers will adore gliding high above these lush landscapes, whilst more laid-back travellers can tuck into terrific regional fare at the restaurant of the best place to stay in Bad Berleburg.

The Best Places to Stay in Bad Berleburg

For Classic Charm

• Hotel Alte Schule is a charming restored schoolhouse in the heart of town. Transformed into a 40-bedroom hotel with a cosy fire-lit restaurant, it's a brilliant base for exploring the region. Family suites make travelling with little ones appealingly easy, and there are bicycles available for hire from the hotel.

FOR A PRIVATE HOUSE OR APARTMENT

• If you’d prefer to stay in an apartment or private house, visit our online partner Booking.com.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, an hour and 45 minutes by road from Bad Berleburg. Most hotels will also be happy to organise an airport pick up in advance. Alternatively, catch a train from destinations around Germany to Siegen, and continue by bus or taxi to Bad Berleburg from there.
• The North Rhine-Westphalia region is great for a road trip! Contact our partner Rentalcars if you would like to hire a car.
• Peak season falls in July and August, when visitors can expect the most sunshine and temperatures hovering around 21°C. Travel in the shoulder seasons of May or September for fewer crowds and great hotel deals.

STILL NOT SURE?

• Expand your search to see the best places to stay in Winterberg.
• Alternatively, explore our pick of the best places to stay in North Rhine-Westphalia.
• Or contact one of our friendly Gurus for advice.

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