Heiligenhaus holds the secret to a truly relaxing tour that will have you energized and ready to face the world in no time. So, whatever it is you have planned, it would be a good idea to drop in on Heiligenhaus and invigorate yourself with the fresh air and pristine surroundings.
Nature, indeed, plays a huge part in the attractions of this town. As you’ll see when you get here, about 70% of the land is covered in woods, parks, and lush meadows that simply entice you outdoors.
Heiligenhaus has its share of medieval architecture that you’ll find in the town square. Here’s where you’ll get to explore medieval cathedrals, the Sparkasse tower, and the Abtsküche monument, and two popular museums.
Tones of exciting outdoor activities await you to let you enjoy the beauteous nature in any number of ways. Hiking, biking, trekking, and strolling along wooded pathways are favorite local activities that will soon have you tagging along.
For some good old fashioned sport, visit the Astroturf facilities in Talburgstraße. Go swimming in the Heljens open air pool or indoor pool, or have a rambunctious game of beach volleyball at the facilities by its side. They also have golf, tennis, and horse back riding if you find yourself still looking for more.
If you prefer a less strenuous form of leisure there’s the vibrant cultural scene replete with all sorts of events put up by the wonderful local talents on display. Lose yourself in performances of all kinds from theater, jazz, rock, dance, and opera.
For this you need to check out Der Club, the Aula, the Musikschule, and the Volkshochschule which are the main cultural hubs. Then there are the pubs to explore, as well as the neat little restaurants.
Heiligenhaus boasts of museums that offer exciting information about this little town and its abundant history. In the tower of the Sparkasse you’ll find the library with its Literature Café. What could be more wonderful than spending a lazy afternoon at this awesome venue in the sky? :-)
