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North Rhine-Westphalia

South Westphalia

South Westphalia is a region in , . It consists of Sauerland, Siegerland and some smaller sub-regions and is the most sparsely populated region of the state.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Siegen and Iserlohn.

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is a city of 103,000 people in eastern . It is home to the University of and a campus of FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management.

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is a city in the district, in , Germany. It is the largest city by population and area within the district and the region.

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is a city with around 50,000 inhabitants and a well-preserved old town in the region , , 50 km east of .

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Lüdenscheid and Schmallenberg.

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is a city in the district, in , Germany. It is located in the region.

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is a rural area in the Sauerland region of South Westphalia. Marketed as Schmallenberger Sauerland, it is a recognised health resort and popular vacation destination for hiking, winter sports, and other outdoor activities.

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is a town in the Hochsauerland district of , central Germany and a major winter sport resort of the .

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is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in , Germany. It is the capital of the district .

South Westphalia

Latitude of center
51.2241° or 51° 13′ 27″ north
Longitude of center
8.2535° or 8° 15′ 13″ east
Wiki­data ID
Q2381774
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Satellite Map

Discover South Westphalia from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Venetian—“South Westphalia” goes by many names.
  • French: “Sud-Westphalie”
  • German: “Südwestfalen”
  • Italian: “Vestfalia meridionale”
  • Norwegian Bokmål: “Sørwestfalen”
  • Norwegian: “Sørwestfalen”
  • Venetian: “Vestfàlia meridionałe”

North Rhine-Westphalia: Must-Visit Destinations

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