Lake Diemel Nature Park
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Whether you're seeking quaint half-timbered villages, vibrant international cities or wide open natural landscapes on your holiday, Hessen has a huge variety of destinations to choose from. Explore the castles and forests that inspired legends and fairy tales, visit a wealth of UNESCO World Heritage sites or wander around world class art collections at modern museums. Hike through peaceful valleys, cycle through rolling vineyards or hang-glide over volcanic rocks; amble around farmers markets or shop till you drop at high end boutiques. Soak at a thermal spa, have a glass of local wine in a rustic tavern or finish your trip with a Michelin-starred meal. Visit Hessen: there's something here for everyone.
Hessen is made up of 10 regions that offer fascinating contrasts, cultural richness and tradition. Nature and city are so close together that the city experience can easily be combined with being out and about in the woods.
Discover regionsThe Naturpark Diemelsee offers diverse, stunning nature and a range of leisure activities. Have fun with your family while …
The volcanoes in the Vogelsberg region of Central Hessen may have become extinct some 15 million years ago, but they’re more …
… in the great outdoors, wander through Hessen’s idyllic landscapes by moonlight, admire the stars from the most stunning spots, or spot local animals in their natural habitat: Hessen’s regions have …
Hike through the vineyards of the stunning Rheingau wine region. At 320 km long, the Rhine Hiking Trail (Rheinsteig) is one of Germany’s best-known long-distance hiking trails. Beginning in Hessen’s …
Visiting Hessen's farmers markets is a great way to explore its regional culinary offerings and experience life like a local.
Explore Hessen by water.
... the Bergstrasse-Odenwald welcomes early springs, when its orchards are filled with almond, peach and cherry blossoms, and enjoys long summers and golden autumns. Tobacco, kiwis and figs are as at …
... FrankfurtRhineMain is a diverse cultural and economic area named after its core city, Frankfurt am Main, and the Rhine and Main rivers.
...Grimmheimat Nordhessen (Grimm Country Nordhessen) is a diverse region with no defined geographical borders but more than its fair share of folklore and tradition.
... the peaceful Lahntal is a gentle landscape of rolling hills, meadow-filled valleys and thick forests that lies to the west of Hessen, just north of the Taunus mountains.
...is situated at the very centre of Germany, along Hessen's borders with Thuringia and Bavaria. The Rhön UNESCO Biosphere Reserve envelops the region, spilling into these neighbouring states.
... the Spessart is situated between Vogelsberg, the Rhön and the Odenwald, and straddles Hessen's border with Bavaria.
... the Taunus lies just north of the city of Frankfurt am Main. Surrounded by the romantic valleys of the Rhine (Rhein), Main and Lahn rivers, it forms part of the Rhenish Massif (Rheinisches …
... and since its last eruption 15 million years ago, much of the area has been smoothed into peaks and valleys streaked with rivers and babbling streams.
... and a low mountain range that offers varied, unspoiled landscapes ideal for invigorating outdoor activities, camping and adventure.
... famous the world over for its magnificent landscapes and world-class wines.
The largest city in Hessen, the fifth largest in Germany, Frankfurt am Main is home to a good 763,000 people and the entire FrankfurtRhineMain metropolitan region has a population of 5.8 million.
... is a must-visit destination for lovers of lavish architecture, historic churches and religious artifacts.
... Wiesbaden is renowned for its beautiful buildings, thermal springs and remarkable cultural offerings.
... and a city renowned worldwide as a hub for scientific research.
... and it is much-loved by locals, students and visitors alike for its culture, shopping and culinary offerings.
In Hanau erblickten die weltberühmten Brüder Grimm, Jacob und Wilhelm, das Licht der Welt. Sie hatten sieben Geschwister, von denen ihr „Malerbruder“ Ludwig Emil ebenfalls überregionale Berühmtheit …
This charming city is crowned by an imposing castle.
Ein großes geschichtliches und kulturelles Erbe, die lebendige Kunstszene, buntes studentisches Leben, ein neues urbanes Quartier im Hafen und ein grünes Umfeld: Offenbach am Main ist ein attraktiver …
... Wetzlar was made internationally famous by the optics industry. The former free imperial city is also known for its impressive cathedral and beautiful baroque buildings.
... Kassel is as famous for being the long-time residence of the Brothers Grimm as it is for its contemporary art scene and its breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage park.
Limburg an der Lahn ist eine Stadt, die Geschichte, Kultur und Natur harmonisch miteinander vereint. Mit ihren malerischen Straßen, historischen Gebäuden und vielfältigen Freizeitmöglichkeiten bietet …
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