Welcome to Balve

Tourist, cultural and town information

Balve is located in the heart of the beautiful Hönne Valley amidst impressive natural landscapes. Enjoy the peace and beauty of the surroundings or experience active recreation while discovering our varied leisure activities. Our modern, idyllically situated small town offers numerous cultural excursion destinations and is the starting point for wonderful hikes, bike tours and events.

Topics around Balve

Discover Balve

Cultural treasures & sights

Whether Balver Höhle or Luisenhütte - Balve has plenty of cultural sights and interesting places to offer!

Nature adventure

Hiking, biking and much more

Explore the area around Balve and the beautiful Hönnetal.

As varied as Balve

Events

International events, cultural highlights and much more.

Event 06.06 to 09.06.2024

German Championships
in dressage and show jumping

Be inspired by one of the most beautiful horse shows in Europe at Schloss Wocklum.

Overnight stays & conferences

Accommodation in Balve

Hotels, holiday flats, guesthouses, farm holidays and conference offers.

For young and old

Balve for families

Discover recreational fun and leisure destinations in and around Balve.

When hunger calls

Gastronomy

Local, fair, varied

Shopping in Balve

Our twin town

Visit Heerde

Discover Heerde, our charming twin town in Gelderland in the Netherlands.

Take a look

Do you already know...?
The Balver Mammoth

Balve is famous for its mammoths, which are an affectionate symbol of the town. Images of these gentle giants can be found all over Balve, reminding us of their past here. The Balver Höhle, where mammoths lived a long time ago, is particularly exciting. One of the world's largest mammoth tusks has even been found there! These finds show how closely the history of Balve is linked to these wonderful animals.

Welcome to Balve

Topics around Balve

Do you already know...?The Balver Mammoth

Do you already know...?
The Balver Mammoth