Welver

The topographically proven "center of Westfalen" consists of 21 districts and is considered the "green lung" of the region thanks to its rural structure. Welver can look back on over 835 years of history and shows how vividly history can be conveyed, especially in the Kirchwelver district. The Heimathaus in the former bakery of the Cistercian convent presents one of the largest collections of local history in the region with several thousand exhibits. Particularly worth seeing is a showcase in which the Battle of Vellinghausen is re-enacted with around 2,500 tin soldiers. As a hiking and cycling region, Welver's flat landscape and expansive views over the Soest Börde offer many opportunities for leisure activities for both experienced hikers and leisure tourists. In this context, the area of the municipality of Welver boasts a varied forest, field and meadow landscape and is therefore ideal for peaceful, nature-based recreation. Tip: Directly adjacent to the designated hiking trails, you can explore the "Lippeaue nature reserve" in the district of Eilmsen-Vellinghausen. It stretches over a length of 25 km and covers an area of around 1200 ha.