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Winter mountain landscape with snow-covered village and forest
Bright hotel room with modern sofas, tables, and minimalist decor.
Indoor pool with modern design, illuminated walls, and relaxing loungers.
Modern sauna area with wooden benches and a glass wall leading to an adjacent relaxation room.
Cozy wellness room with decorative towels and orchids
A modern hotel restaurant with wood paneling, green chairs, and large windows.
Woman with yoga mat and man on treadmill in hotel gym.
Suspension bridge over wooded valley with village in the background under cloudy sky.
Two people read information on a large wooden outdoor information board next to a signpost.
Modern indoor pool with seating area and large windows in a hotel.
Modern hotel lounge area with partitioned seating and soft lighting.
Two people in white robes relax on lounge chairs with drinks in a hotel spa.
Woman in shorts stands next to a children's play area with ball pit and air hockey table in a hotel.
Bright hotel room with two beds, green sofas, desk, balcony, and sea view.
Bright living room with seating area and sea view through large windows.
Deutschland ∙ Hessen ∙ Willingen

Sauerland Stern Hotel ****
Tour operator category

DTM007
Unser Label "Reisen mit Zukunft" kennzeichnet Hotels, welche sich nach GSTC-Standard für eine nachhaltige Zukunft engagieren.
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Location

The Sauerland Stern Hotel is a holiday paradise for the whole family in the heart of Germany. It is located in the charming landscape of Northern Hesse, at the foot of the Ettelsberg mountain, home to Europe's highest heathland, in the Ski World Cup town of Willingen.
Suspension bridge over wooded valley with village in the background under cloudy sky.
Two people read information on a large wooden outdoor information board next to a signpost.

Facilities

At the 4-star Sauerland Stern Hotel, business travelers, families, and active holidaymakers enjoy the special amenities of this centrally located hotel. In our comfortably furnished rooms, you will find the feel-good atmosphere you are looking for. Relax in the wellness area or the hotel's own swimming pool. Those who wish can indulge in some pampering at the Beauty Lounge. To round off a wonderful day, the restaurant serves both regional and international delicacies.

Accommodation

Bright hotel room with two beds, green sofas, desk, balcony, and sea view.

Double room "Standard"

The spacious "Standard" category double rooms (D, approx. 30 m²) are equipped with a double bed (approx. 200x210 cm), 32-inch LED flatscreen with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, safe, two sofa beds (approx. 90x190 cm) as sleeping options for a 3rd adult or up to two children, bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, and vanity mirror, as well as a balcony.
Optionally bookable for single use (DE) or as a single with child (D1K).
Other room categories (Double room Comfort Plus or Double room Superior) available upon request.

Family room "Privileg"

The spacious "Privileg" category family rooms (DF2, approx. 45 m²) are equipped with a combined living/sleeping area with three sofa beds (approx. 90x190 cm) as sleeping options for a 3rd adult or up to 3 children, 32-inch LED flatscreen with satellite TV, free Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone, safe, a separate bedroom with a double bed (approx. 200x210 cm), and a bathroom with bathtub/WC, hairdryer, and vanity mirror, as well as a balcony.

Bright living room with seating area and sea view through large windows.

Meals

Breakfast

Rich breakfast buffet.

Half Board Plus

When booking Half Board Plus: additional evening buffet incl. drinks (beer, house wine, soft drinks) from approx. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for self-service.
Catering begins on the day of arrival with dinner and ends on the day of departure with breakfast.

Sports included

Woman with yoga mat and man on treadmill in hotel gym.
Fitness club "Corpus Fitness" (open 24 hours).
In the summer months, mountain bike trails and hiking paths start directly from the hotel (partly for a fee).

Sports for a fee

Lagoon pool (hotel guests receive a discounted admission upon presentation of the hotel card), ice rink, and 3D cinema provided by local operators (connected to the hotel via an underground walkway). Skywalk Willingen at the World Cup ski jump.
In the immediate vicinity, there is an adventure mini-golf course, the Dino and Leisure Park, and the Hochheideturm – the highest climbing and observation tower in North-West Germany. In winter, the winter paradise of Willingen looks forward to welcoming ski and snow enthusiasts. Tickets are available at reception.

Children's program

Star-Eldorado for children aged 5-15 (only open during specific periods; subject to change!):
Indoor playground with bouncy castles, game console, foosball table, pool table, table tennis tables, air hockey, badminton, volleyball, and a play corner, as well as an all-weather leisure and animation program for the whole family, including sports tournaments, children's bingo, arts and crafts, hikes, excursions, and much more.
Children's playroom with foosball table and game console.
Baby cots are available upon advance reservation for a fee (approx. €10/stay).
Woman in shorts stands next to a children's play area with ball pit and air hockey table in a hotel.

Wellness

Modern indoor pool with seating area and large windows in a hotel.
Modern sauna area with wooden benches and a glass wall leading to an adjacent relaxation room.
Modern hotel lounge area with partitioned seating and soft lighting.
Cozy wellness room with decorative towels and orchids
Two people in white robes relax on lounge chairs with drinks in a hotel spa.
Included: Spacious SPA area with indoor pool (approx. 16x8 m) and sauna landscape with organic sauna, Finnish sauna, salt stone sauna, infrared cabin, ice fountain, experience showers, foot basins, and relaxation room with loungers, as well as an outdoor area.
Whether you are looking for beauty or wellness treatments or sporting activities, our hotel's own spa and sports center – where the entire sports, wellness, and beauty area is under professional management or supervised by competent trainers – offers the perfect conditions for a healthy and relaxing holiday.
Note: Textile-free use of the sauna area only, and entry from age 16.
For a fee: Diverse range of beauty and wellness services.

Hotel service

Included services:
- Sauerland-Card as well as the hotel's own bonus card with a great discount program (free bus/train travel; discounts at partner businesses; subject to announcement; changes reserved).

Notes

Check-in: from approx. 3:00 pm
Check-out: until approx. 10:00 am
Earlier arrival or later departure possible upon request, subject to availability and for a fee.
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Parking spaces are available for €5 per car/day, subject to availability.
Vehicle license plates are automatically recorded upon entry. Hotel guests will receive a QR code for the payment process at reception on the day of arrival. Payment must be made on the day of arrival no later than 11:59 pm.
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Not all areas of the hotel may be accessible to people with reduced mobility.
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Pets allowed on request, for a fee.
In specially equipped rooms, you will find a dog basket, food bowl, and hygiene bags. You are also welcome to bring your four-legged friend into the Trattoria restaurant at any time.
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Visitor's tax approx. €3 per person/night from age 15, payable on-site.

Sustainability

With our "Reisen mit Zukunft" label, we identify hotels that verifiably meet recognized sustainability standards. These include standards recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) and the Tourism Sustainability Certifications Alliance (TSCA), among others. Currently, around 20% of the hotels in our program meet these criteria and have been verified through independent certification procedures. This product line offers our guests additional guidance when choosing their accommodation.

Further information on the topic of sustainability at schauinsland-reisen can be found at: https://nachhaltigkeit.schauinsland-reisen.de/reisen-mit-zukunft

This hotel has the following certification:
  • GreenSign (valid until 13.12.2026)

Notes

Sauerland Stern Hotel
Kneippweg 1
34508 Willingen

Seasonal information

Summer season: 1.5.-31.10.
Winter season: 1.11.-30.4.

Tour operator category

4 Suns ****

Country category

4 Sterne
Last updated: 30.09.2026 22:49