Sundern

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Sundern in Germany

Sundern is a town in the Hochsauerland district, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approx. 10 km south-west of Arnsberg. The population was 33,249 as of 21 July 2004. Sundern consists of 13 municipalities called: Endorf, Amecke, Stockum, Allendorf, Hagen, Wilde Wiese, Röhrenspring, Kloster Brunnen, Langscheid, Enkhausen, Hachen, Stemel and Sundern itself. Around Sundern extends the naturepark Homert which attracts many tourists, to a large extent from the Netherlands. Further tourism is winter tourism, primary in the municipaty "Wilde Wiese" with its skiing area. The Sorpesee, an artificial lake, is used by watersportsmen and campers. The total area of Sundern is 194 square kilometers. The main industries of Sundern consist of several domestic and industrial lighting companies, household appliances and packaging businesses. The name Sundern is quite common in Westphalia, as it means "ground given away for private usage" in the Westphalian dialect.