Lennestadt

Lennestadt is a municipal district with 48 subdivisions spread across the Sauerland region. The river Lenne winds through the territory, shaping the landscape and the layout of its communities.

The municipality formed in 1969 when seven communities from the former Amt Bilstein merged into one. Settlements in this area date back to the Middle Ages.

The Elspe Festival brings Karl May stories to life through performances that shape the region's cultural calendar. The town museum in Grevenbrück displays objects from local history and shows how people lived in earlier times.

The area is well served by public transportation, with trains and buses connecting all parts of the municipality. The town is easy to navigate on foot, with clear routes between its various districts.

The municipal coat of arms features gold and green bars from the former Amt Bilstein, along with a wavy line symbolizing the river Lenne. The river's name was actually the basis for naming the entire merged municipality.

Location: Kreis Olpe

Elevation above the sea: 280 m

Shares border with: Finnentrop, Olpe, Kirchhundem

Website: https://lennestadt.de

GPS coordinates: 51.12361,8.06806

Latest update: December 20, 2025 00:22