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.

Geography

Sundern is situated approximately 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 Sorpeseesee, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fishermen.

Neighbouring municipalities

• Arnsberg

• Balve

• Eslohe

• Finnentrop

• Meschede

• Neuenrade

• Plettenberg

Division of the town

Sundern consists of 16 Ortschaften (subdivisions):

• Allendorf

• Altenhellefeld

• Amecke

• Endorf

• Enkhausen

• Hachen

• Hagen

• Hellefeld

• Hövel

• Langscheid

• Linnepe

• Meinkenbracht

• Stemel

• Stockum

• Sundern

• Westenfeld

International relations

Sundern is twinned with:

• Benet (France)

• Schirgiswalde (Germany)

• Torfou (France)

Architectural structures

• Schomberg Observation Tower

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.

Notable people

• William Danne, actor

• Joseph Machalke, priest

• Andrea Renzullo, singer and finalist in season 4 of "Das Supertalent"

• Heinrich Luebke, German President from 1959 to 1969, born in Enkhausen

References

External links

• Official site