The landscape has a pronounced plateau character with only moderately hilly relief and differences in altitude of up to 50 m. In older documents, Borntosten is called "Born to Ostheim", and the village was first mentioned in a document in 822. In the 15th century, it belonged to the Canstein estate, which was transferred to Waldeck. The coat of arms shows a stylized form of a spring well in the municipality, to which Borntosten owes its name.
The Eulenhof falconry offers falconry and owl experiences.
Discover Borntosten:
- St. Elisabeth Borntosten Catholic Church
- Pastoral pilgrimage route: "Altes Kirchspiel Heddinghausen" (circular route Borntosten, Leitmar, Canstein, Udorf)
- Hiking trails Bo1 (west of Borntosten) and Bo2 (east of Borntosten)
- Borntosten village memory
- Storm and fire bell from 1786
- Memorial and mine memorial
- Wallmeiers Buke (a spring set in quarry stone)
Here you can find more about Borntosten.