The Jübergturm tower rises like a silent giant above the treetops of the Jüberg in the Märkisches Sauerland. The sophisticated construction, which rises 23.5 meters into the air with five platforms and resembles a widening tube spanned with wooden rods, is the landmark of the town of Hemer and the Sauerland Park. It marks the end point of the town and the transition into a wonderful natural landscape, bearing witness to the "magic of transformation" that has continued to have an effect since the 2010 State Garden Show.
From the highest plateau, travelers can overlook the idyllic surrounding countryside, but above all make out individual elements of the extensive 27-hectare park grounds. The park architecture is characterized by several elevated levels, which are connected by serpentine paths and a 343-step staircase. On the lowest level, guests discover the so-called Sky Mirror - an 850 square meter area covered with water that is a mixture of water playground and art object. Children play here with fountains and mist jets. Six weeks a year, the area around the water playground is transformed into a beach club with a sandy beach and sun loungers. From time to time, the park team drains the water for open-air concerts, comedy evenings or other cultural events. Blücherplatz then fills up with people.
The other levels of the Sauerland Park are home to friends of colorful flowers, colorful plants and unusual plants: they explore twelve different themed gardens, which are tended and cared for by volunteers all year round. With a picnic basket under their arm, those seeking relaxation can take a seat on a bench in the rose garden and enjoy the moment with all their senses.
Speaking of senses: the "Park of the Senses" is not far from here. A path to the south, which leads past a skate park, forest playground and ropes course, takes you to the separate area with wildflower meadow, rock garden, sunken garden and English garden room. Here, a beekeeping association looks after several beehives. Budding bee specialists take part in introductions to beekeeping here. Finally, the Hans-Prinzhorn maze challenges your sense of direction.
Other excursion destinations in the area
Directly adjacent to the park, guests will find the mystical Felsenmeer. The imposing rock formations were created over millions of years through rock weathering and were once a mining area for iron ore. Guests who have walked along the footbridges of the Felsenmeer should definitely make a detour to the Heinrichshöhle cave. The stalactite cave, which is accessible on a guided tour, tells of past eras with fissures and crevices over 20 meters high.
