Soest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Soest
Soest was first mentioned in a document dating from 836, making it one of the oldest towns in the region. It was located on theHellweg, an important medieval trade route, crossing Westphalia in a west-east direction. Soest's town charter, noted on cowhides, was a model for the municipal laws of about 70 other towns in Germany. During the Middle Ages, Soest became one of the most important and prosperous trade places in Central Europe and a principal member of theHanseatic League. The town's confident citizenry even tried to win their independence from the Archbishops of Cologne. This led to a five-year feud(Soester Fehde), during which an imperial ban was put on the town. The conflict ended with Soest becoming part of the Duchy of Kleve-Mark and receiving far-reaching privileges. This was
Top Attractions in Soest
Explore the best things to see and do in Soest:
- ★Alt St. Thomae
- ★Burghofmuseum
- ★Great Pond and Pond Mill
- ★Green Sandstone Museum
- ★Kattenturm
- ★Museum Wilhelm Morgner
- ★Neu St. Thomae
- ★Osthofentormuseum
Where to Eat in Soest
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aloisius
- 🍴Brauerei Christ
- 🍴Brauhaus Zwiebel
- 🍴Culture house Alter Schlachthof
- 🍴Forest-restaurant Steinkiste
- 🍴Hier & Jetzt Restaurant Café
Where to Stay in Soest
- 🏨City Motel
- 🏨Deck 8 Designhotel
- 🏨Hanse Hotel
- 🏨Hotel am Wall
- 🏨Hotel Domhof
- 🏨Hotel Gellermann
Soest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: