Activities in and Around Bad Arolsen

Swimming Pools & Lakes

Adventure Pool

The Arobella adventure pool is located in the center of Bad Arolsen with a wonderful view to the south of the idyllic landscape of the Thieletal. A spacious sauna area with an outdoor area, a sports and fun pool with a water slide and various active offers ensure refreshing bathing pleasure.

Outdoor Activities, Indoor Activities, Amusement Parks

FORT FUN Adventure Park

The largest amusement park in the Sauerland (North Rhine-Westphalia) offers fun and action for the whole family - no matter if roller coaster, wild water run, summer toboggan run, hang glider, ferris wheel, indoor playground or show program - there is something for everyone.

Indoor Activities

Climbing hall in Willingen

The climbing hall in Willingen offers a lot of variety for beginners and professionals.
Choose between climbing, bouldering, archery or take part in a fun Olympics. In case you happen to forget your bow at home; You can borrow everything on site. Ideally suited for rainy days, because all attractions are covered.

Outdoor Activities, Amusement Parks

Climbing Forest Edersee

The climbing forest is located directly on the lakeshore with a wonderful view of Waldeck Castle. You can climb from station to station at a height of three to 11 meters.

Indoor Activities

Escape Room - Outbreak Volkmarsen

The Escape Room was originally developed as PC games. It's about finding items, combining them, solving puzzles that build on each other and cracking locks to finally escape from the room.

Whether as team building measures for companies, or puzzle fun for friends & families.
Everyone gets their money's worth!

Outdoor Activities, Swimming Pools & Lakes

Beach Coast Twistesee

Bathing fun for young and old. The most beautiful sandy beach in North Hesse awaits you, with fine white sand that extends into the water. Admission is free (parking fees may apply). There are changing rooms with lockers and showers available. There is also a disabled toilet including a shower and a changing room. Except for the showers (50 cents), everything can be used free of charge.

Outdoor Activities

Water-skiing

The silent and environmentally friendly cable car takes you over 800 m, for little money over the idyllic Twistesee. From 29 km/h to 58 km/h, the water ski facility is something for beginners and experts. All you need is your swimming trunks. Water skis and a life jacket are provided free of charge.

Outdoor Activities

Boat Rental Twistesee

The boat rental at Twistesee has a large selection for you.
Choose between pedal boats, rowing boats, electric boats, stand-up paddling, sailing boats and windsurfing boards. There is something for every water sports enthusiast at a fair price.

Indoor Activities, Museums

Residence Castle Bad Arolsen

The residential castle is the landmark of the city of Bad Arolsen. Discover the history of the baroque castle on a guided tour and a visit to the weapons exhibition.

Indoor Activities

Distillery & Liquor Factory in Bad Arolsen

Kirchner & Menge is THE distillery & liqueur factory in Bad Arolsen. This is where the famous Grüner Arolser and the Waldecker Tropfen, which is popular beyond the borders, are produced.
You can reach Kirchner & Menge in just 3 minutes on foot from Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Outdoor Activities

Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is the largest mountain park in Europe with an area of ​​2.4 square kilometers. It is one of the top 100 sights in Germany. Whether to the illuminated water features in summer, to the Hercules Monument, the Wilhelmshöhe Castle or the Löwenburg, the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe is always worth a trip.

Outdoor Activities, Hiking Trails

TreeTopWalk Edersee

The Edersee TreeTopWalk is a great destination for the whole family in Hesse. Every day young and old visitors are amazed by the closeness to nature.

Outdoor Activities, Zoos

Wild Animals Park Edersee

Experience native wild animals up close, fascinating views of the Edersee and a bird of prey flight show in an incomparable setting. The approximately 80 hectare Wildlife Park is part of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. There you will meet animal species such as wolf, lynx and bison in large enclosures. Red deer, fallow deer and mouflon even roam freely in the WildtierPark.

Outdoor Activities, Zoos

Animal Park Sababurg

Experience 80 species of animals in a dreamlike environment. The Sababurg zoo is the oldest zoo in Germany that has been preserved in its original area to this day.
Impressive bison graze with wild horses and deer on 13 hectares of pastures. The wild boars have their enclosure along the historic wall.
The many small and large residents have found a home in the extensive Sababurg zoo. Well cared for and in species-appropriate enclosures together with other animals, they feel good.

Outdoor Activities

MacBirdies Adventure Golf

Mac Birdies Adventure Golf is golf fun for the whole family, friends and company outings. You can prove your playful skills on 18 exciting lanes, because every single lane is unique and challenges you with tricky obstacles. Prior knowledge is not necessary, play and fun are the main focus.

Outdoor Activities

Golf Course Twistesee

Above the lake Twistesee, in the middle of the Waldecker Land, you will find a 9-hole golf course with a spacious training area that is unique for the region.

The course with its narrow fairways, many sand bunkers and the treacherous rough is a real challenge for players of all levels.

The view of the lake Twistesee is incomparable, don't miss it.

Outdoor Activities, Swimming Pools & Lakes

Beach Diemelsee

There is a lot to discover at our beaches. Many attractions await you, such as the large water slide, various children's playgrounds, sandy beaches, volleyball fields or pedal and electric boat rentals. Admission to the beaches is free and there are no parking fees. Public toilets, showers and a snack bar or kiosk are also available.

Indoor Activities

Bowlingcenter Korbach

The ultra-modern bowling facility with eight lanes and a large, cozy bar area. In addition to various game settings, light effects and great music, you will also find a large selection of drinks and finger foods.

Indoor Activities, Museums

Christian Daniel Rauch-Museum

In the Christian Daniel Rauch Museum you will find works by Christian Daniel Rauch from the 19th century. He was born in Arolsen and is valued as one of the main masters of German classicism. There are also works that illustrate the development of German and international sculpture. The result is a rich picture of the art scene of Goethe's time with its references to antiquity on the one hand and with its realistic references on the other.