During the 'Arnsberg exile' of the Cologne Cathedral treasury (1794-1803), the relics of the Three Kings were temporarily housed here.
Arnsberg was first mentioned around 800 in the Carolingian urbans of Werden Abbey near Essen. In the 11th century, it was elevated to the status of a county and later became the capital of the Duchy of Westfalen.
Find out more about Wedinghausen Abbey and the provost church of St. Laurentius at www.kloster-wedinghausen.de.