Sundern
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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.
. Around Sundern extends the naturepark Homert which attracts tourists, many from the Netherlands
. Winter tourism is also substantial, primarily in the municipality Wilde Wiese with its skiing area. The Sorpe
see, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fisher
s.
with:
Hochsauerland
Hochsauerlandkreis is a Kreis in the east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Neighboring districts are Soest, Paderborn, Höxter, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Siegen-Wittgenstein, Olpe, Märkischer Kreis.- History :...
district, in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous state of Germany, with four of the country's ten largest cities. The state was formed in 1946 as a merger of the northern Rhineland and Westphalia, both formerly part of Prussia. Its capital is Düsseldorf. The state is currently run by a coalition of the...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The name Sundern is common in Westphalia
Westphalia
Westphalia is a region in Germany, centred on the cities of Arnsberg, Bielefeld, Dortmund, Minden and Münster.Westphalia is roughly the region between the rivers Rhine and Weser, located north and south of the Ruhr River. No exact definition of borders can be given, because the name "Westphalia"...
, as it means "ground given away for private usage" in the Westphalian dialect.
Geography
Sundern is situated approx. 10 km south-west of ArnsbergArnsberg
Arnsberg is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the location of the Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg's administration and one of the three local administration offices of the Hochsauerlandkreis.-Geography:...
. Around Sundern extends the naturepark Homert which attracts tourists, many from the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
. Winter tourism is also substantial, primarily in the municipality Wilde Wiese with its skiing area. The Sorpe
Sorpe
The Sorpe Dam is a dam near the small town of Sundern in the German district of Hochsauerland in North Rhine-Westphalia.Like the Biggesee, the Möhne Reservoir and the Verse reservoir, the Sorpe's reservoir is one of the major artificial lakes of the Sauerland's Ruhrverband reservoir association...
see, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fisher
Fisher
Fisher is an archaic term for fisherman, revived as gender-neutral.Fisher or Fishers may also refer to:*Fisher , a North American mustelid*Fisher , a rock band featuring Kathy Fisher as lead singer...
s.
Neighbouring municipalities
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Meschede Meschede is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is the capital of the district Hochsauerlandkreis.-Geography:Meschede is situated in the Ruhr valley, near to the Hennesee, south of the nature-park Arnsberger Wald... Neuenrade Neuenrade is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the hills of the Sauerland in the Märkischer Kreis.-Geography:The highest elevation in the town area is the Kohlberg with an altitude of 514 m above sea level. The lowest elevation is at Hölmecke with 190 m... Plettenberg Plettenberg is a town in the Märkischer Kreis, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.-Geography:Plettenberg is located in the east of the Sauerland hills. The highest elevation of the city area is in the Ebbegebirge with 593 m above sea level, the lowest elevation with 194 m near Teindeln... |
Division of the town
Sundern consists of 13 municipalities:
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International relations
Sundern is twinnedTown twinning
Twin towns and sister cities are two of many terms used to describe the cooperative agreements between towns, cities, and even counties in geographically and politically distinct areas to promote cultural and commercial ties.- Terminology :...
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SchirgiswaldeSchirgiswaldeSchirgiswalde is a town and a former municipality in the district of Bautzen in Saxony in Germany. Since 1 January 2011, it is part of the town Schirgiswalde-Kirschau. It is located on the river Spree, 15 km south of Bautzen. The small town is an official place of relaxation...
(Germany) - TorfouTorfouTorfou may refer to:* Torfou, Maine-et-Loire, a commune of the Pays de la Loire region of France* Torfou, Essonne, a commune of the Île-de-France region...
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Industry
The main industries of Sundern are several domestic and industrial lighting companies, household appliances and packaging businesses.Born in Sundern
- William Danne, actor
- Joseph Machalke, priest
- Andrea RenzulloAndrea RenzulloAndrea Renzullo is a German singer and was a participant who finished 4th in season 4 of Das Supertalent.-Early life:Andrea Renzullo was born to Italian parents...
, singer and finalist in season 4Das Supertalent (season 4)Das Supertalent Season 4 was the 4th season of Germany's Got Talent franchise. Season 4 began on 24 September 2010. The first episode was screened on 24 September. The first episode had the best quotes of all seasons: 7,47 million viewers. The second episode the following day could even top that...
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