Drolshagen, town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Drolshagen is a small town in North Rhine-Westphalia located in a heavily wooded area with rolling hills and valleys. It features historic buildings including St. Clement's Church dating to the 11th century and a monastery founded in 1235, alongside timber-framed houses and a traditional market square lined with local shops.
Drolshagen received its town rights in the 15th century after centuries under the rule of the Cologne Archbishopric, which had controlled the area since 1180. The town largely avoided destruction during the world wars and preserved many of its historic structures through the centuries.
The name Drolshagen traces back to a knight named Drogilo who founded a settlement here, according to local tradition. The old town center, with its timber-framed houses surrounding the market square, shows how people still use this space as a gathering place where neighbors meet and local events happen.
The town is easily reached via its own highway exit with good road connections to larger cities and regular bus service throughout the region. Visitors can explore via well-marked hiking trails through surrounding forests and cycling routes, including the longest bike tunnel in North Rhine-Westphalia.
St. Clement's Church holds seven bells including the Christ King Bell, the largest in the entire region. The KuLTour walking trail along Listersee's shore stretches 7 kilometers past more than 20 artworks made from natural materials, a detail many visitors overlook.
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