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57 Best and Fun Things To Do In Hagen, Germany


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Situated in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, this city boasts a significant and lively past. Presently, Hagen draws in many visitors who are enticed by its gorgeous landscapes and budget-friendly lodging options.

It’s also a great place to experience German culture. You can visit famous landmarks, like Wasserschloss Werdringen, and learn more about local history.

And while Hagen may be best known for its history and attractive architecture, it’s also an excellent place to visit when it comes to food. Local restaurants serve traditional German treats like sausages, bratwurst, pretzels, and potato pancakes.

Here’s our list of the best and most fun things to do in Hagen, Germany

The 57 Most Popular Things To Do In Hagen, Germany

57. Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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Location: Werdringen 1 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2072740

Web Address:   http://historisches-centrum.de/index.php

56. Klusenberg

4.5 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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55. Nahmerbach

3.0 ★★★☆☆ (2 reviews)

54. Kunstquartier Hagen

5.0 ★★★★★ (3 reviews)

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Location: Hochstrasse 73 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2073138

Web Address:   http://kunstquartier-hagen.de/

53. Rahmede

4.3 ★★★★☆ (4 reviews)

52. Pont sur la Lenne

3.8 ★★★★☆ (5 reviews)

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Location: Lennetalbrucke Hagen

Web Address:   http://autobahn.de/

51. Rund um Ennepetal

4.8 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

Location: Oelkinghauser Streetr 18 Ennepetal

Tel:  176-81351469

Web Address:   http://rund-um-ennepetal.com/kontakt/

50. Haus Harkorten

4.5 ★★★★★ (6 reviews)

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Location: 58135 Hagen

Web Address:   https://haus-harkorten.de/

49. Haus Letmathe

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Hagener Streetr 62 Iserlohn

Tel:  2331-70100

Web Address:   https://haus-letmathe.de/

48. Kunsthalle Gevelsberg

4.7 ★★★★★ (7 reviews)

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Location: Schillerstrasse 16 Gevelsberg

Tel:  2332-6641683

Web Address:   http://hense.art/

47. Gevelsberger Stadtwald Nature Reserve

4.8 ★★★★★ (8 reviews)

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Location: 58285 Gevelsberg

46. Haus Husen

3.7 ★★★★☆ (9 reviews)

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Location: Syburger Dorfstrasse 120 Dortmund

45. Wengeberg

4.7 ★★★★★ (9 reviews)

44. Premiumwanderweg 3 TürmeWEG

4.8 ★★★★★ (14 reviews)

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Location: Stadtgartenallee 1A Hagen

Web Address:   https://wanderinstitut.de/premiumwege/nordrhein-westfalen/drei-tuerme-weg/

43. Volme

4.4 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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42. Stadtmuseum Hagen

3.8 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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Location: Museumplatz 3 Navigationsgerat: Hochstrasse 73 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2072740

Web Address:   http://historisches-centrum.de/

41. Harkortberg

4.7 ★★★★★ (15 reviews)

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40. Henriette-Davidis-Museum

4.2 ★★★★☆ (19 reviews)

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Location: Elbscheweg 1 Wetter

Tel:  2335-61116

Web Address:   http://henriette-davidis-museum.de/

39. Koepchenwerk

4.6 ★★★★★ (22 reviews)

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Location: Im Schiffwinkel 43 Herdecke

Tel:  2330-6090

Web Address:   https://industriedenkmal-stiftung.de/besuch/fuehrungen/koepchenwerk

38. Stadtmuseum

4.5 ★★★★★ (23 reviews)

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Location: Museumsgasse 3 Breckerfeld

Tel:  2338-8141

Web Address:   https://stadtmuseum-breckerfeld.de/

37. Ennepe

4.8 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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36. Sternwarte Hagen e.V.

4.6 ★★★★★ (29 reviews)

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Location: Am Eugen Richter Turm Wehringhausen

Tel:  2331-590790

Web Address:   http://sternwarte-hagen.de/

35. Gipfelkreuz Hagen

4.3 ★★★★☆ (29 reviews)

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Location: Rolvede Hagen

34. Emil-Schumacher-Museum

4.3 ★★★★☆ (32 reviews)

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Location: Museumspl 1 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2073138

Web Address:   http://esmh.de/

33. Vincketurm

4.5 ★★★★★ (39 reviews)

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32. Besucherbergwerk Stock und Scherenberger Erbstollen

4.6 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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Location: Helsbergstrasse Sprockhovel

Web Address:   https://stock-und-scherenberg.de/

31. Raffenburg

4.1 ★★★★☆ (86 reviews)

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Location: Piepenbrink Hagen

Web Address:   https://geoo.me/Raffenburg

30. Husen Castle

4.4 ★★★★☆ (95 reviews)

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Location: Burg Husen Syburger Dorfstrasse 135 Dortmund

Tel:  231-7749640

Web Address:   http://burg-husen.de/

29. Glörtalsperre

4.6 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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28. Gehege im Hülsenbecker Tal Ennepetal

4.4 ★★★★☆ (103 reviews)

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Location: Mittelstrasse Ennepetal

Web Address:   https://ennepetal.de/kultur-freizeit-tourismus/ennepetal-erleben/huelsenbecker-tal/

27. Hohenhof – die Jugendstil-Villa des Osthaus-Museums

4.3 ★★★★☆ (111 reviews)

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Location: Stirnband 10 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2073129

Web Address:   http://osthausmuseum.de/

26. Eugen-Richter-Turm

4.3 ★★★★☆ (113 reviews)

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Location: 58089 Hagen

25. Harkortturm

4.3 ★★★★☆ (126 reviews)

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Location: 58300 Wetter

Web Address:   http://heimatschauspiel.de/harkortturm.html

24. Industriemuseum Ennepetal

4.3 ★★★★☆ (200 reviews)

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Location: Neustrasse 53 Ennepetal

Tel:  2333-604831

Web Address:   http://industrie-museum-ennepetal.de/

23. Avalonia

4.8 ★★★★★ (256 reviews)

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Location: Wetterstrasse 131 Herdecke

Web Address:   http://boulderclub-ruhrtal.de/

22. Burg Wetter

4.3 ★★★★☆ (262 reviews)

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Location: Im Kirchspiel 4 Wetter

21. Ennepetalsperre

4.6 ★★★★★ (295 reviews)

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Location: Ennepetalsperre 1 Breckerfeld

Web Address:   http://ruhrverband.de/fluesse-seen/talsperren/ennepetalsperre/

20. Burgruine Volmarstein

4.5 ★★★★★ (301 reviews)

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Location: 58300 Wetter

Tel:  2335-840188

Web Address:   http://stadtmarketing-wetter.de/

19. Bunker Hagen

4.5 ★★★★★ (385 reviews)

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Location: Bergstrasse 98 Hagen

Tel:  2331-4893855

Web Address:   http://bunker-hagen.de/

18. Museum und Archiv Haus Martfeld

4.5 ★★★★★ (403 reviews)

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Location: Im Martfeld 1 Schwelm

Tel:  2336-914438

Web Address:   https://schwelm.de/bildung-kultur/kultur/haus-martfeld

17. Ruhrviadukt Herdecke

4.6 ★★★★★ (428 reviews)

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Location: Seeweg Herdecke

16. Monument à l’empereur Guillaume

4.6 ★★★★★ (457 reviews)

Location: Hohensyburgstrasse 200 Dortmund

Tel:  163-7749677

Web Address:   http://hohensyburg.de/

15. Heilenbecker Talsperre

4.5 ★★★★★ (514 reviews)

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Location: Heilenbecker Talsperre Ennepetal

Web Address:   https://newbe.pw/heilenbecke-talsperre-fd5qkes

14. Hülsenbecker Tal

4.5 ★★★★★ (540 reviews)

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Location: Hulsenbecke 34A Ennepetal

13. Hamecke

4.1 ★★★★☆ (571 reviews)

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Location: Fritz Reuter Streetrasse 4 Hagen

12. Glörtalsperre

4.5 ★★★★★ (598 reviews)

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Location: Unnamed Rd. Breckerfeld

Tel:  201-2069534

Web Address:   http://gloer.de/

11. Haspertalsperre

4.6 ★★★★★ (750 reviews)

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Location: Hasper Talsperre Hagen

10. Erlebnispark Gevelsberg GmbH

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,281 reviews)

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Location: Kolner Streetr 110 Gevelsberg

Tel:  2332-553433

Web Address:   https://erlebnispark-gevelsberg.de/

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9. Harkortsee

4.5 ★★★★★ (149 reviews)

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8. Hengsteysee

4.6 ★★★★★ (312 reviews)

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7. Osthaus-Museum Hagen

4.5 ★★★★★ (397 reviews)

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Location: Museumspl 1 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2073138

Web Address:   http://osthausmuseum.de/

6. Hohenlimburg Castle

4.2 ★★★★☆ (510 reviews)

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Location: Alter Schlossweg 30 Hagen

Tel:  2334-444973

Web Address:   http://schloss-hohenlimburg.de/

5. Museum Wasserschloss Werdringen

4.5 ★★★★★ (723 reviews)

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Location: Werdringen 1 Hagen

Tel:  2331-2072740

Web Address:   http://wasserschloss-werdringen.de/

4. Kluterthöhle

4.6 ★★★★★ (902 reviews)

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Location: Gasstrasse 10 Ennepetal

Tel:  2333-988011

Web Address:   http://kluterthoehle.de/

3. Casino Hohensyburg

4.1 ★★★★☆ (1,782 reviews)

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Location: Hohensyburgstrasse 200 Dortmund

Tel:  231-77400

Web Address:   http://spielbank-hohensyburg.de/

2. Hagen Open-air Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (2,801 reviews)

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Location: Mackingerbach Hagen

Tel:  2331-78070

Web Address:   http://lwl-freilichtmuseum-hagen.de/

1. Hohensyburg

4.6 ★★★★★ (3,975 reviews)

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Location: Hohensyburgstrasse 202 Dortmund

Tel:  163-7749677

Web Address:   http://hohensyburg.de/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Hagen, Germany! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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