Location
City and district profiles
Show Profiles- Alpen
- Bergkamen
- Bochum
- Bottrop
- Bönen
- Breckerfeld
- Datteln
- Dinslaken
- Dortmund
- Duisburg
- Ennepetal
- Essen
- Gelsenkirchen
- Fröndenberg
- Gladbeck
- Hagen
- Haltern am See
- Hamm
- Hamminkeln
- Hattingen
- Herdecke
- Herne
- Herten
- Kamen
- Hünxe
- Kamen
- Kamp-Lintfort
- Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
- Kreis Recklinghausen
- Kreis Unna
- Kreis Wesel
- Lünen
- Marl
- Moers
- Mülheim an der Ruhr
- Neukirchen-Vluyn
- Oberhausen
- Recklinghausen
- Rheinberg
- Schermbeck
- Schwelm
- Schwerte
- Selm
- Sonsbeck
- Sprockhövel
- Essen
- Voerde
- Waltrop
- Werne
- Wesel
- Witten
- Xanten
Ennepetal
healthy economic structure in a green setting
Ennepetal covers an area of around 57 square kilometres and is one of the largest municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia. The town has a lot to offer: the Klutert cave or ‘Germany's longest surgery’. In addition, extensive forests with long hiking paths provide tranquillity and relaxation in a nature environment. Ennepetal is surrounded by three reservoirs.As a modern contrast, the town features a number of internationally renowned industrial and manufacturing companies. They are monuments of progress and development. Thanks to its central location close to the Metropole Ruhr and the Sauerland and Bergisches Land regions, residents and visitors enjoy unspoilt nature within easy reach of large towns and cities nearby.
Historical facts
- [+]
Ennepetal with its population of 33,000 was founded on 1 April 1949 and is a relatively young town. It is assumed that its two predecessors, the municipalities of Milspe and Voerde, which joined to form the town of Ennepetal, existed as early as 800 AD. Their fusion has helped the two up-and-coming industrial communities to jointly perform a wide range of municipal duties. Over the years, the industrial location, formerly characterised by hammer mills and steel processing plants, has turned into a youthful, contemporary town.
Ennepetal companies in the global market
Ennepetal's mix of traditional sectors and future-oriented businesses has created a sound structure, and the head offices of global enterprises such as DORMA GmbH & Co. KG (locking systems, among others), Altenloh, Brinck & Co. GmbH & Co. KG (SPAX screws, among others) and ThyssenKrupp Bilstein Suspension GmbH (shock absorbers, among others) are based in Ennepetal.
Living in Ennepetal
- [+]
South- or north-facing, in the valley or up on a hill, in town or in the country? Ennepetal has properties for every taste. Old half-timbered houses and new residential areas featuring all modern conveniences offer ideal homes for every age group.
Cultural life
- [+]
Be it the Voerder Kirmes, local fairs, farmers' markets or festivals where people simply come to meet and have a good time - the Ennepetal population likes to party. There are plenty of occasions all year round, and the various clubs and associations need little excuse to celebrate. Disco4you, Halloween parties, concerts and other parties and events at the local youth clubs guarantee that young people also have lots of fun and entertainment.
The Ennepetalers want for nothing. Cult&Comedy, touring companies, rock or jazz, classical and modern music, literature events and exhibitions - the town has something for everyone. The Haus Ennepetal civic centre with its multi-purpose hall, conference rooms and restaurant, the assembly hall at the Reichenbach grammar school and other venues all over the municipal area ensure the right ambience.
The Klutert cave
- [+]
Ennepetal has a lot to offer underground over a length of 6 kilometres. Germany's largest natural cave - also known as the world's longest surgery because it offers help for patients with asthma bronchiale, chronic bronchitis, hay fever or whooping cough. Experience the mysterious world of the cave during a regular guided tour, an adventure tour or an exciting treasure hunt. Visitors will see underground ponds, streams, 370-million-year-old fossils and interesting animals.
Recreation
- [+]
A proud pair of swans, a family of ducks in their own village, goats, guinea pigs, racoons and many other animals feel at home in the picturesque Hülsenbecker valley, where visitors can watch animals in their natural habitat in wildlife enclosures, aviaries and on ponds. Well-kept paths lead through the park-like landscape, and frequently - usually on a Sunday - there's music in the valley - concert time at the band shell.
Hiking is a popular pastime in Ennepetal. Scenic hiking paths with beautiful sights and magnificent views are ideal for leisure and recreation. For the more athletically inclined, there's Nordic walking, mountain biking or horse riding ...
Dams
- [+]
Everybody loves water, especially if it's idyllically situated. A semi-circle consisting of the Ennepe, Haspe and Heilenbecke reservoirs and the close proximity of the Beyenburg dam make Ennepetal ideal for water sports enthusiasts. The reservoirs are very picturesque and popular destinations for visitors from near and far.