Sundern () 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 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
Division of the town
Sundern consists of 16 Ortschaften (subdivisions):
Allendorf
Altenhellefeld
Amecke
Endorf
Enkhausen
Hachen
Hagen
Hellefeld
Hövel
Langscheid
Linnepe
Meinkenbracht
Stemel
Stockum
Sundern
Westenfeld
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