Siegen is a district free, German municipality located in the Westphalia section of North Rhine-Westphalia. It has been an inhabited city since the year 1079. Siegen has a long history as a mining town. Today, Siegen is a scenic and charming place to visit, popular with both young and old. One of the most well liked attractions in Siegen is its Beatles Museum. This is the smallest public museum in the entire world, dedicated to the four members of this famous British music group. Other attractions in Siegen include the lovely Oberes Schloss castle, which has been a museum since 1905. Along with many other exhibits, there are numerous paintings by local artist Peter Paul Rubens. The budget hotels in Siegen are comfortable and quiet, with some in close proximity to public transportation.

Among Siegen's other appealing sightseeing gems are the Museum for Modern Art, the Apollo Theater, and the Buhne der Stadt. Downtown Siegen can boast of two beautiful churches that visitors always are curious to see. The 11th century Martinikirche Church, and the Nikolaikirche Church are in the main part of the city. The Nikolaikirche is oddly shaped with eight sides, and its Kronchen, or coronet, is a golden landmark for Siegen. Tourists who are planning to visit Siegen are urged to book their accommodations as soon in advance as possible.