Werl
The pilgrimage town in the heart of Westfalen is as diverse as its short name. Situated on the historic Hellweg and in the middle of the Soest Börde, Werl has a lot to offer. The historic town center is particularly inviting to explore. Half-timbered houses, the imposing churches and buildings made of the typical local green sandstone characterize the image of the pilgrimage town.
The town has developed steadily since it was founded. A visit to the town. Museum am Rykenberg presents the history. Werl is the third largest Marian pilgrimage site in Germany. The basilica is without question the town's most famous landmark. Since 1661, people have been making pilgrimages to Werl to see the miraculous image of Mary, the "Comforter of the Afflicted". It lies on one of the St. James' Way routes to Santiago de Compostela.
The town's most beautiful photo motif, Krämergasse, leads to the provost church of St. Walburga, whose mighty tower with its baroque dome towers majestically over Krämergasse. Werl has a long salt tradition.
Werl's Kurpark borders directly on the historic town center. With its old trees, the park invites you to take a relaxing stroll. If you take a seat on one of the benches by the Gradierwerk, you will find relaxation and peace. Whether art, sport, playground or salt stream - there is plenty to do in the Kurpark as a local recreation and adventure area. For culture lovers, Werl offers a varied cultural program, especially in the Stadthalle. The numerous events in the city center, such as the Siederfest as the largest city festival, "Sunday in the Park" or the Christmas market, also invite you to Werl.
Cyclists will find a well-developed network of cycle paths in Werl, which allows for relaxed cycling through the flat Hellweg region away from the main traffic. Themed cycle tours, such as the popular "Werler Kleeblatt" tours, the supra-regional cycle routes "QuerFeldLand-Route", "Westfälische Salzroute" and "Radroute historische Stadtkerne" offer wonderful insights.
