The town of Witten is located in the Ruhr valley, which is in the North Rhine area of Westphalia, Germany. It is considered a university town, as the very first private university in the country, Witten/Herdecke University. A part of Witten, the borough known as Herbede, dates all the way back to the year 851. Visitors to the area will want to see the Hebezeug Museum, which has exhibits devoted to cranes and hoists. There are discount hotels in Witten that are close to the main attractions of the town.

Witten has the central forest of Hohenstein, which includes the Berger-Denkmal monument. A climb to the top of this structure will reward the tourist with a beautiful view of the entire Ruhr valley. There are several hiking trails in Witten, and even a special "Finnish Track" for walkers and joggers. Wildlife parks in the area will please tourists of all ages. The cheap hotels in Witten are very popular with guests, and not only for the price. Most of them are in a central location, which makes seeing the sights of the city quite uncomplicated.