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.
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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.
