Volkmarsen

Volkmarsen is a town in Waldeck-Frankenberg located at the northern edge of the Waldecker Tafel plateau, with landscape transitioning toward Diemel Valley. The urban area spreads across different elevations with districts developed over centuries.

The settlement was first documented in 1155 and received official town rights through a papal document from Pope Gregory IX in 1233. This early recognition reflected the growing importance of the place during the medieval period.

The name comes from settlers who established themselves in this region long ago. You can see this heritage in the layout of streets and the style of buildings throughout the town.

The town is accessible via the A44 autobahn between Dortmund and Kassel with regular train service on the Warburg-Sarnau railway line. You will find a modest town center with local shops and services that make visiting straightforward.

The Kugelsburg, a castle from around 1200, overlooks the town from above and still bears marks from past conflicts. The ruin silently testifies to the struggles that shaped this region.

Location: Waldeck-Frankenberg

Elevation above the sea: 259 m

Website: https://volkmarsen.de

GPS coordinates: 51.38333,9.11667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:16