Discover Geseke: the Way of St. James, culture and nature

Geseke offers a range of starting points for planning a trip: the Way of St. James, cultural attractions, natural areas and recurring festivals. “Myth of Stone” also offers a distinctive focus on limestone quarrying. If you are looking for a hotel in Geseke, your reason for travelling and travel dates can help you choose your destinations. The attractions and places range from a guided tour for children to museums and pilgrim routes.

Occasions and dates in Geseke

The Way of St. James passes through Geseke along the Hellweg and crosses the old rampart, which still completely encircles the old town. Pilgrims reach Geseke along this route from the direction of Salzkotten. St. Cyriakus Collegiate Church is also located in the heart of the town.

The Gösselkirmes is an annual four-day fair that begins on the first Thursday in May. The Hexenstadtfest takes place on the last weekend in September. These dates offer two clearly distinct times of year for a festival-focused stay. Dates and programmes may change from year to year; check the dates for your chosen year before travelling, and check the programme details for the Hexenstadtfest as well.

For children, the town offers guided tours as part of the “Discover Geseke for Children” series. If one of these tours suits your visit, check the schedule for your planned stay, as times may change.

“Myth of Stone”: limestone and quarry

At the “Myth of Stone” theme park, visitors can observe limestone extraction from a safe vantage point: from blasting and loading to transporting the raw material to the neighbouring cement works. The process itself is the main focus of the visit, from work in the quarry to the onward transport of the material.

The “Myth of Stone” quarry park offers the public access to an area of about seven hectares within the quarry. The entrance is via a gently sloping ramp around 700 metres long, which is also suitable for visitors with disabilities. Check the current access conditions before travelling.

Museum and collegiate church

The Hellweg Museum is housed in the listed Dickmann House. This magnificent merchant’s house dates from 1664 and is an upscale farmhouse hall house. The museum has geological, prehistoric and folkloric collections. The three areas offer different cultural focuses, from geological topics and prehistory to folklore.

St. Cyriakus Collegiate Church is in the heart of Geseke. The church houses a Pietà from the first half of the 15th century, as well as “Maria Schuß”, which is venerated as a miraculous image. These are two separate details: the date refers to the Pietà, while “Maria Schuß” is venerated as a miraculous image.

Nature and cycling route

Natural highlights within the town include the Westerschledde and Stockheimer Bruch nature reserves. The latter is near Bönninghausen. The two names offer different points of reference if nature areas are among the themes you want to explore during your stay.

For cyclists, the 114-kilometre “Steine und Mehr” cycling route is another point of interest. It was developed as a joint project by the municipalities of Geseke, Anröchte and Warstein. The route’s length and the three participating municipalities place the cycling project in a broader context; consider these details alongside the other highlights that matter for your trip to Geseke.

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