Schlagen and its two villages Kohlstädt and Oesterholz-Haustenbeck is situated between the sandy Senne with its large heath areas and pine forests and the foothills of the Teutoburger Forest and Eggegebirge. Schlangen is the ideal starting point for hiking as well bicycle tours.

In spring, the blossom-carpet of Corydalis attracts hiker and cyclist into the Lange Tal. From the nearby situated Bauerkamp, one can see deep into the Paderborner Land.
Well worth seeing is among others the Fürstenallee from the 18th-century, the former hunting lodge Oesterholz, the castle ruin Kohlstädt, Westphalia's oldest Christopherus-Fresco in the tower of the Protestant church and the archaeological nature trail.
Lots of sports options and events offer locals and guests variety and entertainment.

Gemeindeverwaltung (Local Council)
Schlangen
Kirchplatz 6
33189 Schlangen