Arnsberg Region

Arnsberg is one of the five Regierungsbezirks of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, located in the south-east of the country. It covers the Sauerland hills as well as the east part of the Ruhr area.

The region was founded in 1815 as a subdivision of the Prussian Province of Westphalia.

Kreise (counties)
 * 1) Ennepe-Ruhr District
 * 2) Hochsauerland District
 * 3) Märkischer District
 * 4) Olpe
 * 5) Siegen-Wittgenstein District
 * 6) Soest
 * 7) Unna

Kreisfreie Städte (independent cities)
 * 1) Bochum
 * 2) Dortmund
 * 3) Hagen
 * 4) Hamm
 * 5) Herne