Markischer Kreis Accommodation

Searching for hotels in Markischer Kreis (Germany) or Markischer Kreis accommodation?  Märkischer Kreis is a district covering a part of the Sauerland Mountains in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town sits on the Lenne River and is covered by a beautiful forested landscape. During the summer, the district with its beautiful green spaces, rivers and forests is great for hiking while other sports such as mini golf, horse riding, biking and mountain climbing can be enjoyed. Badminton, squash and tennis are also popular. At winter, opportunities for skiing can be accessed in the town as well as dog sledding, tobogganing and other snow sports.
Märkischer Kreis is home to several thermal springs and wellness spas. These tend to be complimented by the district’s healthy climate and natural heritage. The Luisenhütte is an industrial monument in Balve and a major landmark in the district. The Balver Höhle cave is another popular naturalistic area where many exciting events are held each year. Also worth visiting are the walls of the old German farm at Barbeck and the Beckum where scientists found dinosaur bones from the cretaceous period. Märkischer Kreis is also home to the magnificent medieval Castle in Altena. Seevral museums can be found in the district including the Museum für Vor- und Frühgeschichte Balve, Heimatmuseum Halver and Museen der Stadt Lüdenscheid.
Several events are held in Märkischer Kreis each year. There a lively Jazz Festival and the Irish Folk and Celtic Music Festival. The Balver Hohle Cave is the venue for the Balver Maerchenwochen event and the annual Schutzenfest which is the region’s only marksman festival. The firebrigade in Balve puts on the yearly Feuerwehrfest while a large bonfire event takes place each Easter Sunday. The district’s lively Christmas markets should not be missed.
Accommodations in Märkischer Kreis include camp areas, hotels, guest houses and pensions. The three star Engelbert Hotel and the Eduardshof and Kattenbusch Hotels, rated four stars are ideal luxury stays in the district. The Pension Lender Hotel and the Zum Lowen Restaurant and Hotel are quite inexpensive and afford comfortable rooms to their guests. - Browse the Markischer Kreis Map or compare Markischer Kreis accommodation from Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, Lodging & Hostels to Holiday & Caravan Parks.