Villas in Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg suits quiet stays for couples and small groups in Lippe, in the town of Schieder-Schwalenberg east of Detmold. The wider town, about 20 kilometres from Detmold, has a lake at Schieder. Hannover airport is about an hour and ten minutes away by road, so a car is part of the plan.
- Villas
- 21
- From, per week
- £216
About Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg is one of eight former communes joined in 1970 to form the town of Schieder-Schwalenberg, in the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, between the Teutoburg Forest and the Weser Uplands. The County of Schwalenberg was first mentioned in 1127, and Schwalenberg Castle was built between 1228 and 1231. Schieder, in the same town, has the Schiedersee, an artificial lake fed and drained by the River Emmer, and with Glashütte it forms a Kneipp health resort. Visitors come mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark. The homes sit close together and are mostly small, one bedroom and two to four people, though a few sleep up to ten. None has a pool, and some have a sauna or a fireplace.
Is Schwalenberg right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet stays for couples and small groups near the Schiedersee
- Not for you if
- You want shops and restaurants on the doorstep, because Schwalenberg is one small part of a town of about 8,000.
Near Schwalenberg
Schiedersee
Artificial lake fed and drained by the River Emmer, in Schieder, another part of the same town.
Detmold
Largest city in Lippe, about 20 kilometres west of Schieder-Schwalenberg, with an old town of half-timbered houses.
Hermannsdenkmal
A 53-metre monument on Grotenburg hill, about 4 kilometres from Detmold centre.
Externsteine
Sandstone rock formations about 12 kilometres south of Detmold, in Horn-Bad Meinberg.
Getting to Schwalenberg
Hannover airport is the clearest option, about 64 miles and an hour and ten minutes by road, and trains from the airport reach Schieder station. Paderborn/Lippstadt is the other nearby airport, with a very limited choice of connections. A car makes the Lippe countryside far easier to explore.
When to go to Schwalenberg
Visitors come mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark, often for short breaks. With no pool at any home here, the Schiedersee matters in summer, and a sauna or fireplace helps in colder months. The direct bus to the Hermannsdenkmal near Detmold runs on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, so plan a weekday visit by car.
Villas in Schwalenberg
4-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
from£81
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
from£47
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£39
per night
3-star property
5-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
10
5
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£150
per night
3-star property
Born 3
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£49
per night
3-star property
Born 2
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£52
per night
3-star property
Born 1
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£66
per night
4-star property
Waldvogt
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
1
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+9 more
from£60
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£37
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£33
per night
4-star property
Phileas
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+6 more
from£31
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+8 more
from£68
per night
3-star property
Marie
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingFridge+5 more
from£54
per night
4-star property
Lona
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£74
per night
4-star property
Schwalenberger Land
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+5 more
from£59
per night
4-star property
Engel-Landeplatz
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£55
per night
3-star property
Teutoburger Wald 1
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£63
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Herzwerk Schwalenberg
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
2
1
0
DishwasherGardenParking+6 more
from£47
per night
4-star property
Schwalenberger Land
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
14
7
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£292
per night
4-star property
Schwalenberger Land
Schwalenberg, Teutoburg Forest, Germany
10
5
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£96
per nightSchwalenberg villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Schwalenberg?
In the Lippe district of North Rhine-Westphalia, between the Teutoburg Forest and the Weser Uplands. It is one of eight former communes that make up the town of Schieder-Schwalenberg, about 20 kilometres east of Detmold.
Is Schwalenberg the same as Schieder-Schwalenberg?
Schwalenberg is one part of it. The town of Schieder-Schwalenberg was formed in 1970 from eight communes, including Schwalenberg and Schieder, so the two names often appear together.
Is there a lake near Schwalenberg?
Yes. The Schiedersee in Schieder is an artificial lake fed and drained by the River Emmer, in the same town. Schieder and Glashütte together form a Kneipp health resort.
Which airport is closest to Schwalenberg?
Paderborn/Lippstadt is nearer to Detmold but has a very limited choice of connections. Hannover, about an hour and ten minutes away by road, is the larger airport.
What is the Hermannsdenkmal near Schwalenberg?
A 53-metre monument on Grotenburg hill with a statue of Arminius, about 4 kilometres from Detmold centre. It charges a small entry fee, and a bus serves it on weekends and public holidays.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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