Caves in North Rhine-Westphalia
Three show caves 16 to 41 minutes away – your own is right next door.
- Show caves within 41 minutes, including our own
- 3
- Minutes to Aggertalhöhle
- 16
- Degrees Celsius in Wiehl, all year round
- 8
Comparison
Caves in NRW: three show caves around Wiehl
If you want to discover caves in NRW, start in Wiehl: the stalactite cave is next to the Waldhotel, you reach the Aggertalhöhle in Ründeroth in 16 minutes and the Atta-Höhle in Attendorn in 41. Further afield are the Dechenhöhle in Iserlohn and the Kluterthöhle in Ennepetal.
| Destination | Driving time |
|---|---|
| Wiehler TropfsteinhöhleRight next to the Waldhotel; tour about 45 minutes, up to 30 metres deep, about 25 people per tour, constant 8 °C, 26 steps. Closed in winter. | at the hotel |
| Aggertalhöhle, RünderothVisits only with a guided tour (about 45 minutes, maximum 20 people); open from 1 April to 1 November, Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays; online tickets. | 16 min. |
| Atta-Höhle, AttendornCalls itself the “queen of stalactite caves”; constant 9 °C, tours at short intervals, website in German, English, Dutch and French. | 41 min. |
| Dechenhöhle, IserlohnShow cave in the Sauerland. | 63 min. |
| Kluterthöhle, EnnepetalCave in Ennepetal. | 69 min. |
Driving times by car from the Waldhotel, not allowing for traffic (as of October 2026). Please check opening hours and prices with the providers.
At the hotel
The first cave is right next door
30 metres beneath the forest
The cave can only be visited with a guided tour. The entrance leads down 26 steps and is not barrier-free.
The meeting point is the ticket desk at the kiosk, and tours start on the hour. If you stay at the Waldhotel, you walk to the cave and drive to the neighbouring caves the next day.
Cave weekend
Cave weekend: one cave on foot, the next by car
Day 1: Wiehl
A tour of the stalactite cave next to the hotel, then through the Wiehl wildlife park and dinner at the restaurant in Wiehl.
Day 2: Aggertalhöhle or Attendorn
It is a 16-minute drive to the Aggertalhöhle and 41 minutes to the Atta-Höhle. Ask the caves themselves about opening days and tickets beforehand.
Evening at the Waldhotel
Back on the Pfaffenberg the indoor pool, the sauna (Hotel with sauna in Oberberg) and the tavern with its open fireplace are waiting.
Our tip
Cave tour and room from a single source
Our tip
Arrangement with cave tour
Our arrangements combine an overnight stay, menu and guided tour in the Wiehler Tropfsteinhöhle; see hotel by the stalactite cave. Aggertalhöhle can be added as a second day.
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Questions
Good to know
Which caves are there near Wiehl?
Wiehler Tropfsteinhöhle is right by the hotel, Aggertalhöhle in Ründeroth is 16 minutes away and Atta-Höhle in Attendorn is 41 minutes away.
When is Aggertalhöhle open?
According to the operator, from 1 April to 1 November, Thursday to Sunday and on public holidays. Visits are only possible with a guided tour, maximum 20 people.
How warm is it in the caves?
In Wiehl it is about 8 °C all year round; in Atta-Höhle, according to the operator, it is a constant 9 °C. A warm jacket and sturdy shoes are recommended.
Is the Wiehl cave open in winter?
No, the cave is closed in winter and opens again in spring.
Enquiry
Your cave weekend at the Waldhotel
Tell us the date, number of guests and your wishes, and we will suggest a schedule.
