Sundern () is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name Sundern is common in Westphalia, as it means "ground given away for private usage" in the Westphalian dialect.
Geography Sundern is situated approximately south-west of Arnsberg. Around Sundern extends the nature park Homert which attracts tourists, many from the Netherlands. Winter tourism is also substantial, primarily in the municipality Wildewiese with its skiing area. The Sorpesee, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fishermen.
Neighbouring municipalities
Arnsberg Balve Eslohe Finnentrop Meschede Neuenrade Plettenberg
Division of the town Sundern consists of 16 Ortschaften (subdivisions):Hauptsatzung der Stadt Sundern (Sauerland) vom 16.05.2017, §3, Stadt Sundern
Allendorf Altenhellefeld Amecke Endorf Enkhausen Hachen Hagen Hellefeld Hövel Langscheid Linnepe Meinkenbracht Stemel Stockum Sundern Westenfeld
Population
International relations
Sundern is twinned with: Benet (France) Schirgiswalde (Germany) Torfou (France)
Architectural structures Schomberg Observation Tower
Industry The main industries of Sundern are several domestic and industrial lighting companies, household appliances and packaging businesses. SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH has its headquarters in Sundern.
Notable people William Danne, actor Joseph Machalke, priest Andrea Renzullo, singer and finalist in season 4 of "Das Supertalent" Heinrich Luebke, German President from 1959 to 1969, born in Enkhausen
References
External links
Official site