Iserlohn Facts for Kids

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Iserlohn

Bauernkirche

Coat of arms

Country

Germany

State

North Rhine-Westphalia

Subdivisions

Elevation

106 - 494 m (−1,514.7 ft)

Population

(2022-12-31)

• Total

92,540

Time zone

CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)

Postal codes

58636 – 58644

Dialling codes

02371 (Iserlohn)
02374 (Iserlohn-Letmathe)
02304 (Schwerte,Iserlohn-Hennen)
02352 (Altena,parts of Iserlohn-Kesbern)
02378 (Fröndenberg- Langschede, Iserlohn-Drüpplingsen)

Vehicle registration

MK,
IS until 1974
LS until 1979

Website

www.iserlohn.de

Iserlohn is a city in Germany. It is located in the Märkischer Kreis district, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Iserlohn is the biggest city in its district and the Sauerland region.

Where is Iserlohn Located?
A Brief History of Iserlohn
Cool Places to Visit in Iserlohn
Understanding the Coat of Arms
Images for kids
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Where is Iserlohn Located?

Iserlohn is found at the northern edge of the Sauerland area. It is also close to the Ruhr river.

A Brief History of Iserlohn

The Pancratius church, also known as Bauernkirche, was built around the year 985. However, the first time the name lon was written down was in 1150.

In 1237, the Count of the Mark gave Iserlohn special "municipal rights." This meant the city could govern itself more.

In 1975, Iserlohn grew bigger. It joined with nearby towns like Letmathe, Hennen, Sümmern, and Kesbern. It then became part of the "Märkischer Kreis" district.

Even though it's part of a district, Iserlohn still has a special role. It handles some tasks that districts usually do, like social and youth services. This makes it a very important city in the region.

Cool Places to Visit in Iserlohn

Explore the Dechenhöhle Cave

The Dechenhöhle is a famous cave. It was found in 1868 when workers were building a railway line. You can explore about 360 meters (1,180 feet) of the cave. It has many amazing stalactites, which are rock formations hanging from the ceiling. It's a truly spectacular sight!

Climb the Danzturm Tower

The Danzturm is a tall tower located on a hill. This hill overlooks the old part of the city. It's a well-known landmark and even appears on the logo of the local brewery. From the top of the tower, you can see amazing views of the valley and the hills around Iserlohn. There is also a small inn at the bottom of the tower.

Discover Iserlohn Boxes

In the 1700s, Iserlohn became famous for its special "Iserlohn boxes." These were small boxes used for tobacco or snuff. Their lids often had cool designs. Sometimes, they even featured a picture of Frederick the Great. The designs were either engraved or embossed onto the metal.

Understanding the Coat of Arms

The coat of arms is like a special symbol for the city. In the middle of Iserlohn's coat of arms, you will see Saint Pancras. He is the patron saint of the oldest church in Iserlohn.

Saint Pancras is shown between two towers. These towers represent the old city wall that used to protect Iserlohn. Below him, there is a checked pattern. This pattern comes from the coat of arms of the Counts of the Mark. They were important rulers in the area long ago.