Haltern am See Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Recklinghausen District, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Haltern am See
The "See" in the name (official since 2001) refers to an artificial lake created by a dam in the Weimar Republic era, where the smallSteverriver joins theLipperiver. Haltern is within the county of Recklinghausen, sitting at the northern end of the Ruhr Area. Head further north, and you'll be greeted by fields and small wooded areas. The municipality of Haltern am See consists of the town centre with a small old core, and some outlying villages and settlements.
Top Attractions in Haltern am See
Explore the best things to see and do in Haltern am See:
- ★Haltern Lake
- ★Kardinal-von-Galen-Park
- ★LWL-Römermuseum Haltern am See
- ★Old city hall
- ★Siebenteufelsturm
- ★St. Sixtus
- ★Sythen Mill
Where to Eat in Haltern am See
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lofs olle Hüsken
- 🍴Taverna Samos
- 🍴Uhlenhof
Where to Stay in Haltern am See
- 🏨Campingpark Flaesheim
- 🏨Hotel am Turm
- 🏨Hotel Seehof
- 🏨Ratshotel
Haltern am See Travel Guide Sections
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