Sundern (German pronunciation: [ˈzʊndɐn] ) is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The name Sundern is common in Westphalia, as it means "ground given away for private usage" in the Westphalian dialect.

Geography

Sundern is situated approximately 10 km (6 mi) south-west of Arnsberg. Around Sundern extends the nature park Homert which attracts tourists, many from the Netherlands. Winter tourism is also substantial, primarily in the municipality Wildewiese with its skiing area. The Sorpesee, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen, campers and fishermen.

Neighbouring municipalities

Arnsberg Balve Eslohe Finnentrop

Meschede Neuenrade Plettenberg

Division of the town

Sundern consists of 16 Ortschaften (subdivisions):

International relations

Sundern is twinned with:

• Benet (France)
• Schirgiswalde (Germany)
• Torfou (France)

Architectural structures

• Schomberg Observation Tower

Industry

The main industries of Sundern are several domestic and industrial lighting companies, household appliances and packaging businesses. SEVERIN Elektrogeräte GmbH has its headquarters in Sundern.

Notable people

• William Danne, actor
• Joseph Machalke, priest
• Andrea Renzullo, singer and finalist in season 4 of "Das Supertalent"
• Heinrich Luebke, German President from 1959 to 1969, born in Enkhausen