A look into the past reveals the town's extraordinarily important history, as one Sauerland writer called Marsberg "the most venerable town in our homeland in terms of age and history." The town's great history can be admired in Obermarsberg. The old Saxon border fortress was conquered by the Franks under Charlemagne in June 772. Today, the Stiftskirche, the Nikolaikirche, the Schandpfahl and remains of the town wall bear witness to Marsberg's extraordinary importance over the course of its more than 1200-year history. A historical circular route shows the special features of the Obermarsberg district.
Green heights, rocks and cliffs and charming river valleys characterize the varied landscape, which invites you to go hiking. In addition to national trails and regional themed trails, there are also numerous attractive circular trails in Marsberg and its districts. Hiking enthusiasts can discover the unique landscape of Marsberg on their own along more than 240 kilometers. The Marsberg Hiking Week in September offers a week-long selection of guided hikes led by experienced hiking guides.
The town's charming scenic location between the Diemelsee Nature Park with the Diemelsteig trail and the Eggegebirge Nature Park with the Herrmannshöhenweg and Sauerland-Waldroute attracts many visitors to Marsberg.
The Diemelsee region on the border with Hessen is an outstanding vacation area.
Here, holidaymakers, water sports enthusiasts, canoeists, hikers, nature lovers and anglers will find a paradise away from the usual vacation centers.
Marsberg's wealth has been shaped by glass and copper. Glass has been produced and blown for centuries.
The Besucherbergwerk Kilianstollen gives young and old alike a fascinating insight into the 1000-year-old tradition of copper mining in the Marsberg area.
The "Forest Nature Experience" in Marsberg-Meerhof is a project that introduces children, young people and adults to nature in a playful and experiential way. Over 20 stations on the trail invite visitors to experience the "forest ecosystem".
Marsberg is an ideal destination for sports enthusiasts who want to pursue their hobby without the hustle and bustle: Cycling on the Diemel cycle path, hiking around the town, inline skating, tennis on indoor and outdoor courts, golf for everyone on a public "pay and play" 6-hole golf course and for the experienced golfer on an 18-hole par 71 golf course.
Marsberg also has a lot to offer guests interested in art, including a sculpture mile.
Shooting festival, carnival, brewery festival, Christmas market, All Saints' market or hiking week - there are numerous (traditional) events that have become an integral part of the townscape. The Highland Games and the Metal Diver Festival also attract numerous visitors to the town every year. The Meilerwoche in Giershagen and the historical market in Obermarsberg are also special and almost unique. Concerts, theater performances and much more complete the diverse cultural offerings.
Marsberg is a member of the Westfalen Hanseatic League, which was revived in 1983. This was originally founded in the middle of the 12th century to represent the interests of merchants from Westfalen abroad and provide mutual protection. The Hanseatic League soon developed into a powerful trading association that enabled its members to gain privileged access to new markets in Northern and Eastern Europe. In its heyday, the Hanseatic League united over 160 cities. Some Westfalen towns remained in the Hanseatic League until its final demise in 1669.