Located on the shores of the Edersee, a man-made lake, Waldeck is a small town that dates from the 13th century. Historic monuments include Waldeck castle, the 14th-century altar at the Netze monastery church, and the Romanesque fortress church in Freienhagen, an area of Waldeck am Edersee that was an independent town until 1974. Wladeck am Edersee is home to an 18-hole championship golf course and a shorter 9-hole recreational course. Activities also include walks along the promenade on the Edersee and hiking in the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. The park is famous for its beech forests and is home to a wide variety of plants and animals including storks, woodpeckers, and red deer.

Hotels in Waldeck am Edersee include lakefront resort lodging, budget hotels, hostels, and hotels in the town center. Search for hotels in Waldeck am Eversee on EasyToBook.com. For tourists with an interest in history and architecture, book a room in one of the Waldeck hotels housed in historic half-timbered buildings. Waldeck am Edersee is 1 hour south of the Paderborn-Lippstadt airport by car.