Nature
Discover nature
Breathe deeply. Refuel. Clear your head. Waldeck-Frankenberg offers pure nature. Here you can relax, unwind - and do something for yourself. As a local recreation area, the district offers numerous leisure opportunities to relax. No less than three reservoirs - Edersee, Diemelsee and Twistesee - promise not only bathing fun but also a variety of exciting water sports activities such as surfing, water skiing or sailing.
You can experience untouched nature in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, whose ancient beech forests have been a UNECSO World Natural Heritage Site since 2011. Whether observing animals or experiencing the idyllic landscapes of the Kellerwald: Waldeck-Frankenberg offers unique experiences of nature - and a breathtaking view of the stars in a crystal-clear night sky.
Maintaining landscapes
Coordinate nature conservation measures, preserve cultural landscapes: The district of Waldeck-Frankenberg has founded a landscape conservation association to preserve habitats for plants and animals - and thus promote species conservation.
Discover natural monuments
Whether plants or entire areas: Waldeck-Frankenberg is home to numerous natural monuments - i.e. individual creations of nature that the district has placed under special protection because of their rarity, uniqueness or beauty.
Bringing the past to life
A journey through the history of the earth: The GrenzWelten Geopark of the Waldeck-Frankenberg district invites you to discover geological, historical and cultural development on the eastern edge of the Rothaargebirge - also virtually and interactively.
