16 highlights that you must have experienced in Willingen 

A report of family blogger Antje Gerstenecker
 

Main attraction in Willingen: The Ettelsberg

• At 837 meters, the Ettelsberg is not only a paradise for hikers in summer, but also for mountain bikers 

• With its long trails of varying degrees of difficulty, it offers ideal conditions for beginners and advanced riders alike

High heath tower and playground

• The chairlift or gondola lift takes you up to the summit

• The high heath landscape is worth seeing, as is the breathtaking view from the 59-metre-high Hochheideturm tower

Hiking on the Ettelsberg

• Those who enjoy hiking will find plenty of opportunities up here

• Beautiful hiking trails lead through the magnificent high heath landscape and through the forests.

Hiking to the Mühlenkopfschanze

• An easy hike leads from the Ettelsberg summit to the Mühlenkopfschanze

Mountain biking on the Ettelsberg

• unlimited downhill fun for young and old

• Various trails and difficulty levels lead down into the valley from the Ettelsberg

• The chairlift transports mountain bikers and their bikes up to the summit of the Ettelsberg 

• Suitable equipment and tickets for the chairlift rides are available at the valley station at the Snow & Bike Factory

The Mühlenkopf ski jump

• Follow in the footsteps of ski jumpers and take the elevator up to the Adlerhorst, the area at the top of the hill where ski jumpers prepare for their jumps

• From up there, you have an impressive view over the landscape and, of course, the dizzyingly steep inrun of the ski jump

• At the bottom of the outrun is the Café Aufwind with a great view over the ski jump facility 

Milk adventure trail in Usseln

• on the trail of Helma the cow past numerous interactive stations, the Diemel spring and through the forest

• past beautiful viewpoints to take a breather

• learn a lot about milk production during the hike

• the tour ends at the Upländer Milk Museum in Usseln

Summer toboggan run in Willingen

• Great fun for the whole family

• The ski lift takes you up and then you can experience the 700-meter-long run down into the valley

Giant ball track in Willingen

• With the ball (available from the vending machine) you can use the 60-metre-long run for as long as you like - and take it home with you as a souvenir afterwards.

Climbing, archery and glassblowing

• The climbing hall offers courses of all levels of difficulty. There is also a large bouldering hall and another hall for archery.

• In the Willingen glass factory right next door, you can not only buy handmade glass creations, but also watch the glassblowers at work for a small fee.

Trip to the Diemelsee

• When on vacation in Willingen, a trip to the nearby Diemelsee lake is a must.

• Not only can you swim there, but you can also hire stand-up paddle boards, rowing boats or electric boats and explore the lake.

• A trip to the Diemelsee can be ideally combined with a bike tour. 

• Our tip: Use our in-house e-bikes for hire and enjoy a tour of the surrounding area.

• The total distance is around 40 kilometers there and back, and you should allow around three hours for the ride.  

• The cozy outdoor terrace at Göbel's Seehotel directly on the Diemelsee invites you to linger. 

Fantastic Rooms: 3D mini golf in Willingen

A journey into the realm of fantasy - a perfect program for the whole family - and not just for bad weather days.

• Whether brightly colored jungle, space or fantasy landscapes, the artistic rooms are full of imagination.

• Great fun for young and old - for kids aged 8 and over.

Adventure golf for the whole family

• Not far from the Mühlenkopfschanze is an adventure golf course with 18 well-maintained holes.

• A challenge for young and old amateur golfers alike, with some really tricky courses.

• You can also get a close-up view of the viaduct - one of Willingen's landmarks - from here.

Amusement park: Fort Fun

• Fort Fun amusement park is around 45 minutes' drive from Willingen.

• Here you can enjoy action - whether on the roller coasters, Ferris wheel, carousel, white water rafting or hang gliding.

• A great tip for an exciting day program for the whole family! 

Willingen wildlife and leisure park

• A wildlife park on the outskirts of Willingen with retro rides, an informative bird of prey demonstration and a circular trail along the gnome forest.

• The highlight: the rides that can be operated with muscle power. 

TOP tips for Willingen from family blogger Antje Gerstencker:

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