A regional tourism portal featuring a Gleitschirmfliegen launch site in Herscheid and the local legend The Dog of Rotthausen
in Schalksmühle has launched a complete digital overhaul. Come-on.de reported that the Regionalentwicklung „Oben an der Volme“ rolled out its restructured homepage on November 8, 2026, streamlining excursion destinations across five participating municipalities. The overhauling preparation was a lot of work for Regionalmanagerin Friederike Bönnen, presenting the revamped platform not only for tourists but equally for local residents seeking inspiration for upcoming outings, hikes, leisure activities, or cultural discoveries.
Fantasy & Market Impact
- Regional Traffic Shifts: Categorization under Nature Experiences & Water Worlds involves wandering, cycling, and local reservoirs.
- Tourism Yields: Directories for Gastgeber & Genuss display overnight stays and dining options.
Restructuring the Volmetal Experience
Regionalmanagerin Friederike Bönnen led the content development for the updated online platform since June, working alongside Dennis Manke from the Lüdenscheid-based firm citadelle systems West. The redesign groups regional offerings into distinct thematic categories. These include Nature experiences & water worlds
for local reservoirs, hiking trails, and cycling routes, alongside Active moments & family time
covering regional sport and leisure facilities.
Additional focal points include industrial heritage, historical sites, and museums under the banner of Culture & History
. The portal also integrates event calendars for the five participating communities of Halver, Schalksmühle, Kierspe, Meinerzhagen, and Herscheid. Bönnen noted that the objective was to provide a clearer, more dynamic overview of local attractions compared to crowded metropolitan destinations, stating that In contrast to people in metropolitan areas, where it’s noisy and you often have to wait in line for a long time in front of an attraction, everything is more relaxed here.
. Bönnen added that The homepage is now clearer and gives a more vivid impression of all the offers.
and The homepage is clearer and divided into different experiences.
, noting it is easier for visitors to find interesting or beautiful hiking trails as well as search for leisure options.
| Category | Featured Activities | Key Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Nature experiences & water worlds | Hiking, cycling, reservoir tours | Volmetal reservoirs |
| Active moments & family time | Paragliding, mountain biking | Herscheid, Kierspe Bikepark |
| Culture & History | Industrial heritage, local folklore | Schalksmühle |
Complementary Mapping and Future Access
Visitors looking to navigate the area can utilize the Upper Volme Valley
hiking map as a physical supplement to the digital platform. The map remains available across all local municipal offices and can be ordered under the ISBN reference 978-3-86636-920-7. The complete digital overhaul is accessible via the official portal at visit.oben-an-der-volme.de, built upon the guiding thought of being close to the people and close to the experiences.
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