Schwelm

This town in North Rhine-Westphalia with a walkable centre of cafés and historic churches, Schwelm sits on the border between Westphalia and the Rhineland — a position that has shaped its culture and character for over 500 years. To the south, the town opens onto the upland landscapes of the Bergisch-Sauerland hills, offering scenic terrain within easy reach of the centre.

• Population30,235
• Nearest water0.6 km
• Nearest mountain5.3 km
• UNESCO within 50 km13