Iserlohn

Located southeast of Dortmund at the entrance of the Sauerland region, Iserlohn extends over 125 square kilometers with a population of 92,540 inhabitants.

First documented in 1150, Iserlohn received municipal rights in 1237 from the Count of Mark and became a significant producer of metal goods during medieval times.

The Pancras Church, dating from 985, stands alongside the Oberste Stadtkirche from 1350, representing the main religious structures in the urban center.

The city connects through five postal codes, features 27 schools, two universities of applied sciences, and maintains direct transport links within the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region.

The Dechenhöhle caves near Iserlohn contain natural formations of stalactites and stalagmites, while the Danzturm provides panoramic views across the region.

Location: Märkischer Kreis

Elevation above the sea: 253 m

Shares border with: Hemer, Hagen, Altena, Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde

Website: https://iserlohn.de

GPS coordinates: 51.38333,7.66667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43