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 Welcome!
Discover the world of the Brothers Grimm on fabulous tours in the region
around Kassel.
More than 200 years ago, the famous brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm
lived here. For their fairy tale and legend collections, they travelled across
North Hessen to listen to the tales, which were only orally transmitted at
that time. In 1812 the first volume of the Children‘s and Household Tales
was published. Thenceforth, the Grimm’s fairy tales became very popular
all over the world.
Today, more and more visitors discover the hidden treasures of our fabulous
region. From the Edersee to the former German-German border river, the
Werra. From the Reinhardswald to the Knüllgebirge, eighteen Northern Hessian
cities present themselves like precious pearls. Romantic half-timbered
buildings or stylish baroque houses shape the town scapes. Varied cultural
activities define the city life. The cosmopolitan centre is Kassel, with its
fabulous parks, the collection Alte Meister (Old Masters) in the Wilhelmshöhe
castle, as well as numerous shopping offers.
In many places, the world of Grimm‘s fairy tales and legends is still alive.
In the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg, on the Mother Hulda Mountain, the
Hohe Meißner, during the fairy tale week in Bad Sooden-Allendorf, or in the
lovely Snow White Village Bergfreiheit near Bad Wildungen.
Discover the homeland of the Brothers Grimm and you will be enchanted by
the magical charme of our cities!
Friendly hosts will be pleased to welcome you all over the region, in comfor-
table hotels and inns, rich in tradition, as well as in holiday apartments
and on camping sites. They are your contacts for varied leisure in parks
and market squares, for theatre and music.
This is the homeland of the Brothers Grimm. As if they had never died ...

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Kassel
Bad Hersfeld
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7 Rotenburg an der Fulda
8 Hann. Münden
9 Alsfeld
10 Hofgeismar
11 Wolfhagen

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12 Bad Arolsen
13 Korbach
14-15 Bad Wildungen
16 Bad Sooden-Allendorf
17 Hessisch Lichtenau
18 Witzenhausen
Attractive 19 Eschwege

holiday offers
20 Imperial cathedral city of Fritzlar
21 Melsungen
inside 22 Homberg (Efze)
23 Waldeck am Edersee
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Kassel “Discovering &

Breathe the fresh air in Europe’s largest
mountain park, enjoy the colourful city life
or travel back into the past, in the footsteps
of the Brothers Grimm.
Kassel – the green city in the heart of Germany stands out
due to its diversity. Here you will find tradition and modernity,
parks and architecture and an unusual abundance of
cultural activities.
Relaxation, nature enjoyment & spa in Bad Wilhelmshöhe
The mountain park Wilhelmshöhe is unique in the world.
More than 400 woody plant species and beautiful plants
grow on 240 hectares. When leisurely strolling or hiking, you
will discover highlights, such as the nearly 300 years old Her-
kules, the fabulous Löwenburg, the Ballhaus, the greenhouse
or just listen to sweet music during the mountain park concerts
in the bandstand. The highlights are the water-works in the
summer months, always from the 1st of May to the 3rd of
October, on Wednesdays, Sundays and public holidays,
starting from 2.30 p.m. – This is an experience you do not want
to miss! Very popular: the thermal spa “Kurhessen Therme”
with its large sauna area at the foot of the mountain park.
Arts, culture & architecture
Even the electors and landgraves of Hessen-Kassel were
very interested in culture and all too happy to indulge their
pronounced passion for collecting. As a result, Europe’s
oldest public museum and Germany’s first established
theatre building were constructed: the Fridericianum
and the Ottoneum. Marvel at the precious collections,
such as the Alte Meister gallery, with works by
Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer. Or visit the
Caricatura- Germany’s unique forum for
comedy and satire – or the unique Museum
für Sepulkralkultur. With the world exhibition
“documenta”, which takes place every five
years, Kassel has become the navel of
the world in regards to contemporary
art. From 09.06. to 16.9.2012,
the Hessian metropolis will again
attract many art lovers from
around the world.
enjoying Kassel”
Discover Kassel on your own after arrival, and enjoy the time
by strolling through the beautiful parks, or visit the largest
mountain park in Europe with the Wilhelmshöhe castle.
Embark on a trip to the world of fine arts. Many interesting
museums and exhibitions await you. Immerge yourself in
the world of variety shows in the Starclub Kassel, or enjoy
a fascinating performance in the Staatstheater Kassel.
Experience pure fitness and spa enjoyment in the thermal
spa “Kurhessen Therme”.
2 nights including breakfast
Admission Staatstheater, Starclub or current cultural event
2-hour ticket for the Kurhessen Therme
Cultural city guide of Kassel
KasselCard, valid for 72 hours
incl. free use of public transport (ÖPNV)
incl. free rotation tour of the city on foot
incl. rotation guided bus tour of the city
at surcharge cost of € 5 per person, available for booking
1 information package on Kassel per room
from
Hotel Category*:
A** DR € 143 | SR € 178
€ 143 up
price p.p.
B*** DR € 161 | SR € 214 in DR
C**** DR € 186 | SR € 249
* Price per person. Child reduction upon request and depending on age of child.
Overnight stays in the health resorts carry a surcharge of 1 Euro per person per night.
Prices valid until 31.12.2010
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tain park & Wilhelmsh
öhe castle

Only 5 minutes from the city centre

to the Staatspark Karlsaue
Another treasure of Kassel is the Staatspark Karlsaue.
Located in the centre of Fulda, it is nearly the size
of the Principality of Monaco. On the main alley, you will
be guided from the Orangerie to the great basin, with its
Schwaneninsel and the romantic small temple. The scenery
includes the Insel Siebenbergen with its unique floral and
woodland splendour, so that the Karlsaue offers every
visitor something special: contemplative walking paths,
a special vegetation and unforgettable views.

lers Shopping, nightlife & events in the city

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You like shopping? Then you’ll love Kassel. Here, you can

“Waterworks in the stroll through gorgeous galleries and shops along the
Königstraße, or even just watch people while spending

mountain park” time in a comfortable cafe. The later the day, the more
vivid the cultural activities of the city: theatre, variety
This tour starts with a sightseeing tour of Kassel and a tour to the shows, band performances in a club atmosphere, comic
hidden treasures. After lunch in a comfortable restaurant, you art in the Caricatura, movies, dancing in the hottest
will visit the world’s famous waterworks in the mountain park Wil- clubs and discos… Or you just want to really enjoy
helmshöhe. Since the 18th century, these waterworks attract many the gastronomy? Then, just travel to Kassel!
visitors thanks to their impressive trick fountains. You will also be
amazed when this more than 50 metres high gigantic fountain will Theme tours and discovery tours
go up to the sky. You can experience the waterworks of the moun- with the KasselCard d
KasselCar nis-Ticket
Das Erleb
tain park Wilhelmshöhe from the 1st of May to the 3rd of October, Even those who believe that they already
on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays starting from 2.30 p.m. know Kassel will realise after a varied
Including up to 6 hours of support by a travel guide guided tour with our guide, how many
city tour and guided tour to the waterworks attractions and hidden treasures the city
Lunch (without drinks) in a selected restaurant has to offer. With the KasselCard, you can
participate in various public guided tours
Available from the 1st of May to the 3rd of October
for groups of at least 20 persons with their own bus.
Prices valid until 03.10.10
€ 25 and even go on guided discovery tours.

price p.p. Discover more highlights at:

www.kassel-marketing.de

For reservations:
Kassel Marketing GmbH
Tel. +49 561 7077-07 | Fax +49 561 7077-169
info@kassel-marketing.de

Find more offers for independent

and group travellers at:
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Bad Hersfeld
“Festival Package”
Feel the arts festival culture in Bad Hersfeld, Admission ticket to a play at the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele
in Europe‘s largest Romanesque church ruins, (for musical performances, add € 13.50 on the total price)
Welcome Package including a city map, souvenirs, etc.
and enjoy the various spa facilities in the Discover Bad Hersfeld on your own with an audio guide
domain of Luther. Admission to the exhibition “Menschenbilder/Rollenspiele“
by Armin-Mueller-Stahl

The city attracts particular attention each year thanks to 2-hour ticket for the pool area of the thermal spa
the internationally renowned Bad Hersfelder Festspiele. A typical regional dinner in the hotel***

The abbey ruins, the largest Romanesque church ruins in Available from 12 June to 8 August (Sundays to Thursdays)
Europe, this backdrop to the performances, allows each until 14 days before departure
guest to feel the special atmosphere. Plays, musicals,
operas and concerts shape the city from June to August. € 83
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The abbey ruins are also an authentic domain of Martin
Luther, who preached here on the 1st of May 1521. The
Festival of Reformation will take place on 01 May 2011
in Bad Hersfeld.
“Festival Day”
For groups of 25 to 50 persons with their own bus.
A vibrant past
Admission ticket to a play at the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele
Many medieval half-timbered houses, the city hall, the old (for musical performances, add € 13.50 on the total price)
city wall and the abbey ruins are evidence of a vibrant past. Guided city tour of Bad Hersfeld
Find out more during a visit of the three museums or during A typical regional dinner in the hotel***
a guided city tour along the historic walls of Bad Hersfeld.

Germany’s second most beautiful park in 2008

Available from 12 June to 8 August 2010
(Mondays to Thursdays) until 6 weeks before departure. € 69
price p.p.
The “Park der Jahreszeiten” is a popular destination in all
season. Regular guided tours through the spa resort give
information on the concept and design of the facility. With We will be pleased to assist you in finding an accommodation!
approx. 7 hectares, the park is the largest contiguous
green space of Bad Hersfeld, and is flanked by the city
For reservations:
hall, the Kurhaus and the thermal spa. Tourist-Information/ Kurbetrieb Bad Hersfeld
Ticket Office Managed by the city
Pure wellness and relaxation Am Markt 1 Am Kurpark 10
36251 Bad Hersfeld 36251 Bad Hersfeld
This is what you can expect from a visit to the thermal
Tel. +49 6621 2012-74 Tel. +49 6621 7950-90
spa. Besides the bathing and sauna paradise, the offer is Fax +49 6621 2012-44 Fax +49 6621 79509-21
completed by spa treatments, such as massages, beauty info@bad-hersfeld.de info@kurverwaltung-badhersfeld.de
treatments or baths. www.bad-hersfeld.de

A highlight for children and adolescents

The free accessible Jahnpark attracts with its sport
activities, such as ball games, ropes course, miniature
golf, the green classroom or the world of experiences.

For more information: www.bad-hersfeld.de | Tel. +49 6621 2012-74

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The “Make a wish” – Rotenburg an der Fulda

Weekend
2 nights in a romantic room including gourmet
breakfast in Göbel’s Hotel Rodenberg****
2 gourmet meals/buffet in the evening
2 wishes – please select:
Bottle of wine at dinner | Coffee on the sun terrace |
6-course candlelight dinner instead of a gourmet
meal | Cocktail of the day at our bar | Manicure or
pedicure | Chocolate | Selection Massage | Aromatic bath
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Even a stroll through the small town means
relaxation and leisure at the same time. Historic
impressive buildings, small alleys and colourful
streets – discover the romantic city of Rotenburg.
from
€ 169 up Lovely old town
price p.p.
in DR Rotenburg offers a picturesque townscape. The market
square of the old town, surrounded by the massive city
hall with a beautiful Renaissance portal, the Jacobi-Kirche
and the old town well (Kump), was preserved in its original
state and serves as a true centre and meeting place.

“Waldhessen Adventure Tour” Tradition, festivals & events

For groups of 20 to 25 persons with their own bus. Besides the many events offered by the local hotel industry,
the gastronomy and societies, the city regularly hosts
3 nights in a luxury double room in the
Enjoy-Landhaus Silbertanne*** large-scale events. In this city, you will see the lights! Each
year in early July, the Rotenburger castle park glitters under
3 Waldhessian buffet breakfasts
the stars in the light of flickering candles and colourful paper
Welcome drink
lanterns. Live bands give open-air concerts in the castle
City tour with our traditionally dressed woman
park. A festival that will definitely bond you to Rotenburg.
Guided day trip
Visit of the monastery “Kloster Haydau”
The popular Kuckucksmarkt – a farmers and artisan market
Visit of the farm and cheese dairy including tasting
– takes place every last weekend of the month, from May
Visit the potter/basket maker with shopping opportunity
to October. Delicious bread from the bakery, local products
Guided hiking tour to the Alheimer – sausage, ham, cheese, vegetables from local farms, a wide
Cosy barbecue range of artistic products, live music, delicious barbecue
3-course half-board meal from offerings as well as coffee and cakes - all the things that
Hearty Hessian meal
Visit of the Braacher Backhaus
€
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180
p. p.
up the heart desires, attract visitors from near or far cities.
Rotenburg‘s famous Weihnachtsmarkt is indisputably a
pric
Farewell gift in DR delicacy in the Advent season.
Available from 12 June to 8 August 2010
(Mondays to Thursdays) until 6 weeks before departure. Active relaxation in the nature
Rotenburg offers ideal conditions for trekking, biking, and
For reservations: Nordic Walking. Hikers love the varied landscapes with
Tourist-Information forests, mountains, green valleys, lakes, colourful meadows
Verkehrs- und Kulturamt and open fields that they cross during their hiking tours.
Weingasse 3 Canoeing and comfortable rafting tours are also very
36199 Rotenburg an der Fulda popular in Rotenburg.
Tel. + 49 6623 5555
Fax + 49 6623 933153 For more information: www.rotenburg.de | Tel. + 49 6623 5555
verkehrsamt@rotenburg.de
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The widely travelled Alexander von Humboldt “Fabulous half-timbered town”

once described the half-timbered and three-river  2 nights in hotel*** with breakfast
city of Hann. Münden as “One of the most  Guided tour through the historic old town of Hann. Münden
 Consultation by the legendary Doctor Eisenbart
beautifully situated cities in the world.” .
 Boat tour on the Fulda and Weser
 View from the Hagelturm with museum
The half-timbered town at the confluence of the Werra and
 Detailed information material
Fulda with the Weser is a jewel of medieval architecture. from
More than 700 half-timbered houses from 6 centuries,
defence towers, fortifications, the Welfenschloss, the


Legal travel money protection
Available from May to October.
€ 119 up
price p.p.
ancient stone bridge and the impressive Renaissance town in DR
hall are a reflection of a rich past as a trading and multiple Optional Upgrade:
award winning town. Thanks to intensive rehabilitation
efforts, Hann. Münden is today considered as a historical “Romance-Wellness” for couples
half-timbered town of European status, and is classified Enjoy unforgettable romantic hours with your partner.
as a memorial area in its entirety. During various spa sessions, we will pamper your
body and relax your soul.
Enjoy a delicious ice cream or visit Doctor Eisenbart Detailed programme at:
Stroll through impressive alleys and streets, discover www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de/aktiv/wellness € 149
price for 2 p.
magnificent half-timbered buildings with their inscriptions,
bay windows, historic doors and portals, or marvel at
modern waterworks. Stop for a bite to eat in rustic pubs,
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or follow us on one of the guided city tours. The legendary
baroque Doctor Eisenbart welcomes you in person every
Saturday, during his office hours in the city hall. This is
how history is experienced in Hann. Münden.
“Proverbs & Coffee Party”
PS: The city centre of Hann. Münden is free of traffic. An entertaining programme, not only for women.
For groups of at least 15 persons.
Hub of long-distance bike routes
 Guided tour through the old town “Would you have
The unique river landscapes with known – proverbs and idioms clearly explained”
river isles, islands and weirs invite
 Consultation by the legendary Doctor Eisenbart
to daily boat trips, canoeing,
cycling and hiking tours. Many  Lunch in the Restaurant Schlossschänke
scenic routes, like the Deutsche  Homemade pastry pie(s), coffee and tea
Fachwerkstraße, the German Fairy in the cafe at the Werra bridge with
unique view of the Werra.
25,50
Tale Road, pilgrimage and great
hiking trails lead to the three-river €
town. Hann. Münden is a popular price p.p.
city break and holiday destination
with plenty of flair and offers for For reservations:
bicycle and boat tours, canoeing, Touristik Naturpark Münden e.V.
wellness, shopping, gastronomy, Rathaus | 34346 Hann. Münden
culture and art. Tel. +49 5541 75-313 und -343 | Fax +49 5541 75-404
info@hann.muenden-tourismus.de | www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de
For more information:
www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de
Tel. +49 5541 75-313
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“A fabulous city tour with Alsfeld

the Brothers Grimm”
In this special guided tour through the historic old town, you
will make the acquaintance of the Brothers Grimm, who will
invite you to a fascinating journey into the past. During your
walk through the winding streets, you will encounter Little
Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Finally, the Alsfelder Markt-
spielgruppe will take you back to the period of fairy tales,
and not only children’s eyes will light up.
The fairy tale city tour is also available in English.
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Awarded European model city in 1975, Alsfeld
with its more than 400 half-timbered buildings is
a fabulous home backdrop for the world’s famous
Little Red Riding Hood.
The city on the edge of Little Red Riding Hood‘s Country
with romantic lanes and picturesque squares has much to
offer: Guided tours in historic costumes, encounters with
the Night Watchman, specialty tours with culinary delights,
theme tours with visually enhanced artefacts, visit of the
dolls rooms from 2 centuries, carriage or wagon rides, or
just listen to the Alsfeld’s anecdotes or the fairy tales in the
Märchenhaus, Besichtigung der Puppenstuben aus 2 Jh.,

“Once upon a time (there

Kutsch- oder Planwagenfahrten. All this can be experienced
in addition to the many events, sports and leisure activities,

was a meal) in Alsfeld”

the traditional festivals and markets of Alsfeld.

Fabulous experiences
For groups of at least 25 persons. Visit the Alsfelder Märchenhaus from 1628. In this half-
A fabulous city tour: 13 actors take you to the world timbered building, the rooms were used for exciting tales.
of queens, witches and fairies In the narrative room, you will listen to a skilled storyteller.
Lunch: 1 piece of salty cake, 1 glass of wine During a leisurely stroll through the winding streets of
Visit of the Herzberg castle Alsfeld, it can thus happen that you encounter Little Red
Competent guided tour with the Castle Captain Riding Hood and the Wolf. During the fairy tale city tour
Visit of the Alsfelder Märchenhaus,1 glass of Rotkäppchen and the guided tour with the Brothers Grimm, you are
Sekt as welcome drink, guided tour through the fairy tales- taken back into the world of queens, witches and fairies.
and dolls rooms, possibility of listening to a skilled storyteller
Little Red Riding Hood Dinner: 4-course meal, Special tip: the “General von de Bunnsopp“
Little Red Riding Hood performance During the city tour, you will make an exciting journey in
from
€ 55 up
time. You get to know a real Alsfeld‘s original, the “General
von de Bunnsopp“. You can also encounter Alsfeld‘s market
price p.p.
women or the priest, who locks up an impious. Alsfeld
has remained a place that exudes atmosphere, which has
neither lost its originality over the years nor its original
For reservations: charm. This is one of the reasons why each visit to Alsfeld is
Tourist Center Alsfeld something very special.
Markt 3
36304 Alsfeld For more information: www.alsfeld.de | Tel. +49 6631 182165
Tel. +49 6631 182165
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Hofgeismar
In the fairyland among
The picturesque old town, right in the middle
of the “Fairyland Reinhardswald”, enchants with giants and dwarfs
its quiet old streets, old half-timbered buildings A lot of surprises await you in the mysterious world of elves, giants
& the beauty of the surrounding landscape. and hobgoblins. Whether on Trendula‘s paths, between the castle
and the Nasser Wolkenbruch, whether at the giants daughter‘s in the
The beautiful city of Hofgeismar is located in the middle Reinhardswald, the Queen of Sheba, or in the Sleeping Beauty Castle,
of the Reinhardswald and near the Sleeping Beauty the mysteries of ancient times want to be discovered.
Castle Sababurg in the Triangle Hessen – Westfalia 2 nights with breakfast, welcome drink,
– Lower Saxony, with its picturesque old town. In this Maps and legends book about the Reinhardswald
city, your dreams will come true. Guided tour with the Knight of the Reinhardswald,
either at the Nasser Wolkenbruch in Trendelburg or
Visit the Stadtmuseum with its changing exhibitions, or in the “Jungle of Sababurg“.
from
the Apothekermuseum. Discover the historic Hofgeismar
in the Brunnenpark with its fountain temple and the little
For reservations: € 100 up
price p.p.
castle “Schlösschen Schönburg”. Zum alten Brauhaus | Hofgeismar | Tel. +49 5671 3081 in DR
Gasthaus “Zum Löwen” | Hümme | Tel. +49 5671 481
One of the largest and oldest of its kind
The mysterious jungle in the Reinhardswald or the oldest
zoo in Europe, the “Tierpark Sababurg” are open all year.
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The historic “Thiergarten“ was founded about 450 years Individual of

ago. One of the largest and oldest of its kind in regards to

area. Impressive oak tree-lined avenues lead the visitors
to the 650 animals from 80 different species. The spacious
outdoor enclosure ensure animal welfare.
On foot in the
There is infinitely much to discover
fairy tale world
This also applies to the immediate surroundings. The castles The offer includes a tour in the world of fairy tales and legends,
Trendelburg, Krukenburg and Grebenstein, the moated for which the romantic scenery of the Reinhardswald forms the fitting
castle Wülmersen, the mill Knochenhauer in Trendelburg, backdrop. You will thus discover the scenes of the famous Grimm‘s
the estate Stammen, the mill place in Gieselwerder are fairy tales during your trips to Sababurg, Trendelburg or Immenhausen.
really worth a visit. The medieval shaped town centres of Sleeping Beauty / Rapunzel and Hans in Luck.
Grebenstein, Immenhausen, Trendelburg and 2 nights with half-board
Liebenau have each a particular charm. Welcome drink
You are cordially invited to discover Guided tour with the Knight of the Reinhardswald, either
our beautiful region. at the Nasser Wolkenbruch in Trendelburg or in the
“Jungle of Sababurg“.
from
For more information:
www.hofgeismar.de | Tel. +49 5671 5070-400
Maps
€ 96 up

For reservations: price p.p.

in DR
Gasthaus “Zum Löwen” | Category: Restaurant/Inn
Essestr. 10 | 34369 Hofgeismar-Hümme | Tel. +49 5675 481
gasthaus.gaide@freenet.de | www.gasthaus-gaide.de

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Experience Wolfhagen
a half-timbered town
Together with your group, spend an eventful A mysterious over 775 years old city centre, the
weekend in the historic half-timbered town of Wolfhagen. fairy tale “The Wolf and the Seven Little Kids”
For groups of at least 8 persons
& Indian stories - in Wolfhagen, there is much
Welcome drink
2 nights, 2 buffet breakfasts, 2 lunch to discover ...
2 light evening meals or 1 farmer‘s buffet (at least 10 persons)
City and museum tour Wolfhagen is a city, where there is much to discover.
For example, the town hall “Altes Rathaus” with the hotel
For reservations: from

Hotel ‘Zur Stadt Wolfhagen’

€ 99
Mittelstraße 9 | 34466 Wolfhagen
Tel. +49 5692 993-064 | Fax +49 5692 993-111
hotel@stadt-wolfhagen.de | www.stadt-wolfhagen.de
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and restaurant of the same name. In the basement, you
will find the Grimms Märchenkeller with reproduced images
price p.p.
in DR and a text panel by Ludwig Emil Grimm, the painting brother
of the two scholars Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Here, a
life-sized wooden wolf with a grandfather’s clock and the
seventh kid as well as an open wooden book with the
Wolfhager Stadtmärchen refer to the particular past of
Wolfhagen.

Idyll & harmony

Hiking weekends in Historic, very well restored and maintained half-timbered

Wolfhagen-Leckringhausen buildings, places and winding alleys in the more than 775
years old city centre are suggestive of idyll and harmony.
At the historic market square, there is the Märchenbrun-
Walk with us to Wolfhagen and take part in the guided city tour nen, a “fairy tale fountain” with a life-size bronze wolf,
and the carriage ride to the Weidelsburg castle, the largest castle whose belly is filled with stones, and the seventh kid
ruin in North Hessen. Visit the Hugenottenstübchen, undertake standing on the edge of the fountain.
a round-trip to the Biotop Glockenborn.
For groups of at least 8 persons Fairy tales, concerts & indians
2 nights, 2 breakfasts Tales and book readings, children‘s theatre and weddings
1 coffee and cake take place in magical atmosphere in the “Grimm‘s
1 dinner, depending on the season, Märchenkeller”.
barbecue dinner/buffet/farmer‘s meal
1 one-pan meal, 1 hearty hot/cold Hessian buffet The gothic church “Stadtkirche St. Anna” impresses with
1 Huguenots buffet its widely recognised and dominant tower and concerts by
nationally renowned choirs and orchestras.
For reservations: from

Landhotel Mulot
€ 110 up
In the Regionalmuseum, you can explore the adventures
price p.p.
Hugenottenstraße 13 in DR of Hans Staden. Over 400 years ago, he made two trips
34466 Wolfhagen-Leckringhausen to Brazil, where he was captured by indians as a military
Tel.+49 5692 990157 commander and back in Wolfhagen, he wrote the first
www.landhotel-mulot.de | hotel@landhotel-mulot.de German ethnological book on this experience
“Wahrhaftige Historia” (Truthful History).

For more information: www.wolfhagen.de | Tel. +49 5692 602-102 und -103
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Bad Arolsen
Fit & Fun Weekend
Nature, health & culture belong together in the This weekend allows you to recharge your battery and then start with
baroque town of Bad Arolsen. A trip, vacation, renewed energy in everyday life again.
an outpatient treatment or an active week are 2 nights, 2 breakfasts
Vitamin-rich snack lunch with drink
always a pleasure in this city. Day pass for the open air pool Arobella including sauna,
aqua-fitness, fitness training with the equipment
Bad Arolsen, the former residence of the princes of Waldeck Drinking cure of the mineral spring Schlossbrunnen, visitor‘s tax
and Pyrmont, is located in the highlands of the Waldecker Relaxation Massage
Land at the Twistesee, approx. 45 km west of Kassel. This City tour m
fro
romantic spa town with its baroque castle is surrounded by
beautiful deciduous and coniferous forests. Reservations: year-round, at least 2 persons
from Friday to Sunday
€ 158 up
price p.p.
in DR
One of the cleanest lakes in Germany
For a “custom-made” sports holiday among like-minded
people, perhaps even with the whole family, Bad Arolsen Group of fer
and the Twistesee with its water skiing facility and the 9-hole
golf course, offer excellent conditions for your holiday.
Runners, hikers, surfers, rowers, anglers and cyclists will
Day trip – Time travel
find here, in one of the cleanest lakes in Germany, a real Discovering culture, moving and having fun - on this day,
environmental oasis. you will experience a mix of the multiple offers.
For groups of at least 10 persons
Variety is guaranteed
Guided tour in the Residenzschloss (Royal Palace)
Boredom cannot pay for a spa, sports or relaxation stay Admission to the C. D. Rauch-Museum
in the beautiful spa with its broad avenues and well-kept
Snack lunch
town houses. As for example, there are castle concerts, the
famous annual Baroque Festival, spa concerts, museum Golf swing training on the 9-hole golf course of the Twistesee
tours or art exhibitions on the programme. The Kram- und Knight‘s Dinner “Medieval Feasting”
Viehmarkt, a “stuff an cattle market”, is one of the biggest Reservations: year-round from
festivals in Hessen, with around 400,000 visitors over four (accommodation can also be booked)
€ 59,90 up
days. The modern water park Arobella invites to fun and price p.p.
relaxation. Here, the visitor will find a water and sauna For reservations:
area, which leaves no wish unfulfilled.
Gäste- und Gesundheitszentrum
Paradisiacal conditions for hikers Rauchstr. 2 | 34454 Bad Arolsen
Tel. +49 5691 801-240 | www.bad-arolsen.de
Its forests and water-rich environment make Bad Arolsen
quite the hiker‘s paradise. A total of approx. 400 km of well
marked paths connect the resort with its romantic quarters.
A very special offer is the Drei-Seen-Wanderung, a “three-
lake-hike”, where the hiking lover discovers the charming
landscape of the Twiste-, Eder- and Diemelsee on 5 stages
of approx. 18 to 30 km. The highlight is the award of the
Drei-Seen-Wandernadel.

For more information: www.bad-arolsen.de | Tel. +49 5691 801-240

 Korbach
The only Hanseatic city of Hessen is over 1000
years old and offers golden views. Enjoy a historic
old town, 250 million-year-old found objects and
Germany‘s richest gold deposit.
Historic old town
Discover Korbach‘s golden sides: medieval fortifications,
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buildings (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße), the city hall with

Golden the Roland statue. Regular city tours (April to October):

Tuesdays 2.30 p.m., Saturdays 10:30 a.m.

feel-good weekend Experience the Middle Ages

2 nights, HB Follow Wolfram, the Forest Runner, on the trails of the

Welcome cocktail medieval city of Korbach and experience a different kind
Goldflair menu of city tours: Meet wise women and herbal woman, original
Sleep in the Gold Room clad swordsmen and the “Pulverköppen”. Experience the
Middle Ages, as they really were.
Ascent of the Goldberg
Admission to the Korbacher Museum with the gold division Award-winner: the Wolfgang-Bonhage MUSEUM KORBACH
City tour “Korbach, golden city”
Architecturally and conceptually, the award-winning
3-course gold digger-banquet (Friday)
museum is one of the most exciting chapters in the history
4-course Goldflair Menu (Saturday)
of Hessian museums. Exhibits on the history, on the
Available from Friday to Sunday
from world-unique fossils finding spot, the “Korbacher Spalte”,
Each additional night € 79 including full board
€ 169 up and on the historic gold mining invite you to expeditions
in the near or distant past. In the centre of the Nationale
price p.p.
in DR Geopark “GrenzWelten” is the world‘s most important
For reservations:
fossils finding spot, the “Korbacher Spalte”, where 250
Hotel Goldflair am Rathaus million-year-old animal fossils from the Upper Permian
Stechbahn 8 | 34497 Korbach period were found.
Tel. +49 5631 5009-0 | Fax +49 5631 5009-59
gast@goldflair.de | www.goldflair.de In the footsteps of the gold diggers
Follow the loop trails of the Eisenberg that will show
you where the gold diggers used to dig for gold centuries
ago. Helmet and boots on, ready for the fabled Goldberg
(Gold Mine)! Visit the castle ruin and enjoy the view
from the Georg-Viktor-Tower in the Waldecker Land.

For more information: www.korbach.de | Tel. +49 5631 53-232

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Bad Wildungen “Family trip to

Enjoy the unique relaxation & cultural offerings Snow White Village”
of the well-kept spa town with all your senses 2 nights including buffet breakfast
1 take away packed lunch
– whether as a day or a weekend visitor. The
Map of the region
many parks & avenues already await you. 1 wellness voucher worth € 5,00
1 admission to the copper mine Bergfreiheit
The famous spa center of North Hessen, Bad Wildungen until 31 October; Wednesday to Sunday 14:00 - 16:00

an Reinhardshausen, lay between the national park Keller- Free use of swimming pool, sunbathing
wald and the Edersee. However, the spa resort offers and sauna areas
from
much more than only spa, wellness and health. Besides
the elegant town, the mineral springs, extensive parks


Available every day. Children under 14 years sharing
parents’ room stay free of charge. € 157 up
price p.p.
and gardens, including Europe‘s largest spa gardens and in DR
the charming grounds of the Hessische Landesgartenschau, Group of fer
notable large-scale events particularly attract a lot of
visitors. Whether you are a day visitor or want to enjoy
a long weekend, the inhabitants of Bad Wildungen are
friendly hosts, who always care for their visitors.
“Magic Days”
Hike in the footsteps of the Brothers Grimm, through the
Bad Wildungen has many faces Snow White Village Bergfreiheit, marvel at the figures of
the 7 Dwarfs and visit Snow White‘s House as well as the
Be it the elegant spa area with a magnificent Art Nouveau
interesting visitors mine.
architecture, villas built at the end of the 19th century,
For groups of at least 10 persons with their own bus.
mineral springs and wells as well as the vast well-kept
parks and gardens, mellifluous spa music and strolling 2 nights in MARITIM Badehotel Bad Wildungen
visitors, or on the other hand, the picturesque old town 2 buffet breakfasts
with its gothic city church (worth seeing: the famous winged 1 welcome cocktail
from
altar of Conrad von Soest), narrow streets and defiant
medieval fortifications.


1 regional dinner
(3-course meal or buffet dinner) € 134 up
price p.p.
1 buffet “Brothers Grimm” in DR

All you can discover during original and entertaining visitors 1 visit of Snow White Village
guided tours, e.g. with the Night Watchman, the “Washing 1 visit of Snow White House
with Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs
Women” or on a creepy-beautiful “Ghost Tour”. The historic
court square at the Lindentor or the witch tower “Roter 1 guided tour of the copper mine Bertsch
Hahn” allow you to experience history directly, and still bear 1 visit of the gemstone polishing workshop Lange
in Snow White Village
witness today of ancient legends, fairy tales and supersti-
Free use of swimming pool, sauna, steam bath
tions. The visitor will even meet frail nymphs, hobgoblins
and elves at every step here.

For more information: Kur- und Tourist-Information Bad Wildungen For reservations:
Tel. +49 800 7910100 | www.bad-wildungen.de
MARITIM Badehotel Bad Wildungen
Dr.-Marc-Straße 4 | 34537 Bad Wildungen
Tel. +49 5621 799-610
atriebsch.wil@maritim.de
www.maritim-bad-wildungen.de

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Bad Wildungen Magic scenery in

– naturally good Bad Wildungen & Bergfreiheit
Offer for groups/bus tours of at least 20 persons
Bad Wildungen is thanks to the many parks and avenues,
3 nights in a luxury room a green city with an almost mediterranean atmosphere.
3 gourmet buffet breakfasts But, also the delightful surroundings have much to offer.
3 gourmet buffet dinners Unique nature experiences await visitors in the natural
1 guided tour through the old town of Bad Wildungen “Buchenmeer” of the neighbouring Kellerwald, Hessen‘s
1 visit and guided tour of the cheese only national park, which is surrounded by the nature park
dairy Dülfershof with snack of the same name. Here, nature may still remain nature.
from
Arrival: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
€ 159 up Interesting tours with park rangers and guides provide
fascinating insights, show ghostly beech trees and tell
price p.p.
the stories of ancient tales and legends.
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On a mountain peak, opposite the old town of Bad

Magic offer for Wildungen, the impressive Friedrichstein baroque

castle is enthroned high above the city, in the quarter

independent visitors of Altwindungen. This is where Margarethe von Waldeck

was born. She was the earl‘s daughter and sister of the
founder of the mining village Bergfreiheit. The beautiful
2 nights in a luxury room princess was poisoned at a young age and legend has it
2 gourmet breakfasts that her fate inspired the Brothers Grimm to write the fairy
2 gourmet meals or buffet dinners tale “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”.
1 visit of the gemstone polishing workshop
in the Snow White Village Bergfreiheitt € 177 Behind the seven mountains of Snow White Village Berg-
1 city tour or Night Watchman tour price p.p. freiheit, (12 km from Bad Wildungen), you can still follow
in DR
Arbitrary arrival
the footsteps of the princess and the dwarfs, and learn
interesting facts from history. The interesting visitors mine
Bertsch (a former copper mine), the small mining museum
and the worth-seeing Snow White House right in the city
For reservations: centre also give an insight into the era of medieval mining
Göbel’s Hotel Quellenhof and indicate the origin of the tale of Snow White.
Brunnenallee 54 | 34537 Bad Wildungen
Tel. +49 5621 807-0 Several times a year, on the idyllic outdoor stage situated
www.goebels-quellenhof.de
above the village there are lovely staged fairy tale
performances. During the traditional easter fire, the egg
and spoon race, or even in autumn, during the Apfelkelter-
fest, you can meet Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in
person. All will be pleased to pose for a souvenir picture
with the little visitors.
Further information at the Verkehrsverein Bergfreiheit:
Hüttenweg 1 | 34537 Bad Wildungen | www.bergfreiheit.de
Bad Sooden-Allendorf
The 125-year existence of the traditional half-
timbered spa resort Bad Sooden-Allendorf is
attributed to its Salt & Brine. Individual of
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Where the so beautiful Werra Valley forms the “green

Gateway“ to the Fairyland of Hessen, this is where the city
“Salt-evident
of Bad Sooden-Allendorf is located. The “Hohe Meißner”
with a height of 752 m, ”King of the Hessian Mountains”,
Bad Sooden-Allendorf ”
has his spurs up to the gates of the city. Enjoy a weekend under the symbol of salt & brine
2 nights with breakfast
Bad Sooden-Allendorf is one of the leading group of the Spa map/Welcome
German brine spas. This success of the recognised health Daily free admission to the Werra mineral springs
resort is attributed to the ideal combination of tradition (4 hrs bath & sauna)
and progress. The therapeutic foundations brine and salt, Salt/citrus oil massage (30 minutes)
combined with the ideal climate, are a source from which

Little salty gift
2 visits of the new “dead sea-salt grotto”
€ 129
price p.p.
one draws new forces.
Available all year.
Experience the mineral springs of the Werra Valley
... with wave pool, a large brine-, action-, outdoor pool Group of fer
and an unique sauna area, which is integrated into
the saline. Enjoy the soothing “salt air inhalation”,
beauty and spa treatments and relaxation therapies “Mother Hulda seduces
or the “dead sea salt grotto”.

Whether spa, vacation or weekend breaks

The city is rich in architectural gems of medieval half-
timbered style, as it is rarely found in this combination.
Cosy wine taverns and restaurants, situated in romantic
alleys, animate the old town. History is “quite close” on
the weekly guided tours; the “Master of the saline and
his followers”, dressed in historical costumes, will show
you “Allendorf at Night”. Or follow Mother Hulda along
the Märchen-Lanternenweg. Well-maintained walking
and hiking paths invite you to discover the beautiful
surroundings and the Nordic Walking, and mountain
bike trails offer wonderful sports activities. Even the
new golf course is worth a visit. A varied offer package
from “A to Z”!
For more information:
www.bad-sooden-allendorf.de | Tel. +49 5652 9587-0
in a magical way”
For groups of at least 6 persons
Fabulous city tour with Mother Hulda along
the Märchen-Lanternenweg in Sooden
2 nights with breakfast
Mother Hulda dishes up (3-course meal)
1 visit of the “dead sea salt grotto” € 119
price p.p.
Spa map/welcome
Palace tour Rothestein castle
Daily free admission to the Werra mineral springs
(4 hrs bath & sauna)
Available from January to November.
For reservations:
City of Bad Sooden-Allendorf
City Marketing/Tourist Information Dept.
Landgraf-Philipp-Platz 1-2 | 37242 Bad Sooden-Allendorf
Tel. +49 5652 9587-0 | Fax +49 5652 9587-109
touristinfo@bad-sooden-allendorf.de
www.bad-sooden-allendorf.de
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Hessisch Lichtenau
“Hiking and feasting in the Here, the fairy tales, myths and legends about
Country of Mother Hulda” Mother Hulda are still alive. From her mountain,
the Hohe Meißner, she used to plump the beds up,
3 holiday taster days, included
that it snowed on earth ...
Welcome drink
2 nights with breakfast You will find tranquility, hospitality and culture at the
1 three menus selection gate of Mother Hulda country, a landscape, which once
1 coffee with 1 pot of coffee and a piece of cake enthused Goethe: “The region is marvellous...”. The city
1 surprise menu of Hessisch Lichtenau welcomes you with all the charms
Farewell gift of a romantic half-timbered town; located within a city
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wall, with small alleys and dreamy courtyards. Start your
Arrival: Sunday or Thursday, up
Room occupancy from 14:00 and later € discovery journey here, in the enchanting mountain world
price p.p.
in DR of Mother Hulda, because she left her marks here.

Mother Hulda Park

Group of fer The park is located in the heart of the city. Just like the
“Walk of Fame” in Hollywood, 20 plates with tales quotes

“On the Hohe Meißner, the king were integrated into the park. With various park elements,
such as gates and bridges or sculptures of an art academy,

of the Hessian Mountains”
4 days group-hiking holiday on the Meißner and
in the Kaufunger Wald
Welcome drink
3 nights with breakfast
2 one-pan meals or packed lunchs
€ up
1 surprise menu
1 dinner
Arrival: Thursday,
Room occupancy from 14:00 and later
and last but not least, the bronze figure of Mother Hulda
herself, the famous fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm about
The Kind and the Unkind Girls, is told in a completely new,
vivid manner.
Discovering & enjoying in an active way
from
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Go on a hike tour e.g. on the Ars Natura-Kunstwanderpfad,
whose art also deals with Mother Hulda. Immerse yourself
price p.p.
in DR in a world of adventure with extensive forests and idyllic
meadows valleys. Cycling on the Herkules-Wartburg-Radweg,
sledding, cross country skiing, or downhill skiing on the
slopes of the Meißner, climbing in the Hochseilgarten or
relaxing in the Wellness Center and in the family indoor
pool ...

Guided tours & sightseeing

For reservations:
Our guides will accompany you through the winding streets
Landhotel Haus Hubertus of the Hessentagsstadt 2006, show you the beauties of the
Familie Burgener
ingenious half-timbered buildings, and inform you about
Hausener Straße 12
historic events and personalities. The former monastery
37235 Hessisch Lichtenau
Tel. +49 5602 8009-0 church and the Church of the Teutonic Order Reichenbach
Fax +49 5602 8009-17 is always worth a visit. We also organise guided tours to
www.landhotel-hubertus.de the former armamant site Hirschhagen.
landhotel.hubertus@t-online.de For more information: www.hessisch-lichtenau.de | Tel. +49 5602 807-114

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Witzenhausen
The cherry trees in the university town of
Witzenhausen lie with their 16 quarters nestled
in the charming romantic Werra Valley, and are
the centre of one of the oldest and largest cherry
growing regions of Germany.
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This is particularly apparent during the cherry season,
when approx. 150,000 cherry trees show their white
blossoms. Witzenhausen has managed to preserve old Cherries – Coffee –
treasures and to open them up to new experiences. Thus,
the smallest university town in Germany is the location Chewing Tobacco
of the University of Kassel with the Faculty of Organic Find out why the three “C‘s” of Witzenhausen are known beyond
Agricultural Sciences. A special feature of the city is, in Europe‘s borders. Discover Germany‘s smallest university town during
addition to the tropical greenhouse, Germany‘s only chewing a tour, and enjoy the specialties resulting from the famous cherries
tobacco factory with the integrated tobacco museum. of Witzenhausen. When the sun shines, there is the possibility to
explore the beauty of the Werra Valley by bike on the Werratalradweg.
Another attraction of Witzenhausen is Germany‘s unique E-bikes are available for beginners.
cherry experience trail, the “Kirschenerlebnispfad”. The For groups of at least 6 persons
cherry trees and university town are also an ideal starting 2 nights at the Hotel (BB)
point for spectacular cycling or boat trips on the Werra. City tour
There is much to discover and nearly every kilometre on Guided tours of the Tropengewächshaus and the Kautabakmuseum
the bike route offers historical highlights, and idyllic places Tasting of cherry products
and romantic corners always invite you to linger. However, Optional 5-speed rented bike (E-bike upon availability)
for sports lovers, Witzenhausen and surroundings offer additionally available.
appealing mountain bike and road bike tours.
€ 81,50
Booking period: April to September

Around Witzenhausen, numerous well-marked paths also price p.p.

invite to exciting hiking tours, for example, on the “Wachol- For reservations:
derpfad Roßbach”, opened in 2010. It is one of the most Tourist-Information
beautiful premium trails of the nature park Meißner- Ermschwerder Strasse 2 | 37213 Witzenhausen
Kaufunger Wald and offers many vantage points and Tel. +49 05542 6001-0 | Fax +49 05542 6001-23
natural beauty. You can enjoy a good vacation here and info@kirschenland.de | www.kirschenland.de
for a relaxing stay, our visitors will find classified and
excellent hosts.
For more information:
www.kirschenland.de
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Half-timbered-city Eschwege
experience – Dietemann, The half-timbered town of Eschwege with more
tin figures and Werranixe than 1,000 half-timbered buildings and magnificent
woodcarving in the historic centre invites you to
Discover the half-timbered old town of Eschwege, the Dietemann from a journey into the past.
the tower, the Mother Hulda well, the peculiarities of the Zinnfiguren-
kabinett. Enjoy the Werratalsee tour with the “Werranixe”! Towers, churches, the old city hall with its carillon, the
2 nights with breakfast in the hotel/inn former landgrave castle with the Dietemann-Kunstuhr, the
1 gourmet meal from the Werra Valley (3-course) Mother Hulda well and the Nikolaiturm are stations of our
Guided tour through the city city tour. Shops, restaurants and cafes in the pedestrian
Visit of the Zinnfigurenkabinett (tin figures) zones offer amusement and the Sophien-Garten with medi-
Tour on the Werra
Booking period: May to October
€ 135 cinal and culinary herbs, plants and beautiful resting places
in the middle of the old town located next to the museum is
price p.p.
in DR
a true oasis of tranquility. In the unique tin figures cabinet,
you will experience the history of Eschwege as well as world
fer history in miniature.
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Hiking pleasure Our guides will be happy to take you on different time
travels into the past, whether during classical city tours or

in the Werra Valley guided theme tours in Eschwege and Wanfried. Fairy tales,
legends, myths, half-timbered buildings, the Weser-Werra
Two hiking days on premium loop trails provide special boat trip, life on the river or as a night watchman in the city
hiking pleasure! are just a few themes of the exciting city tours.
2 nights with breakfast in the hotel/inn
Fun & bathing enjoyment at the Werratalsee
2 gourmet meals
1 provision for backpack hike Lovers of cool waters will enjoy the Werra Valley. The Werra-
talsee offers ideal opportunities for swimming, surfing, sailing,
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Tour descriptions
1 hiking map per booking € canoeing and fishing. Campers and campmobiles are
price p.p. welcome here. The campsite of the Werratalsee offers 32
Additional day(s) possible, in DR
Arbitrary arrival, spaces in addition to 12 premium spaces by the lake. Take a
Booking period: March to October cruise on the excursion boat Werranixe on the Werratalsee.
And also the paddle tours in a canoe or kayak on the Werra
promise special perspectives. The Werratalsee and the
waterpark of Eschwege, called Espada, with its great slides
For reservations:
and a sauna area provide pure relaxation!
Tourist-Information
Eschwege-Meinhard-Wanfried Hiking & cycling
Hospitalplatz 16
The premium P3 loop trail leads out of the city into nature
37269 Eschwege
via green paths. The long-distance cycle paths of the
Tel. +49 5651 331985
Fax +49 5651 50291 Werratal-Radweg, the Herkules-Wartburg-Radweg and
tourist-info@werratal-tourismus.de the Hessenradweg R5 cross in Eschwege.
www.werratal-tourismus.de
For more information: www.werratal-tourismus.de | Tel. +49 5651 331985
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Imperial and cathedral city

Fritzlar Excursion to the
imperial city
With a magnificent silhouette, visible even from Day trip to the medieval imperial cathedral city of Fritzlar
a long distance, the imperial cathedral city, which For groups of at least 20 persons
is located on a river terrace presents itself. Guided tour through the old town of Fritzlar including
welcome drink at hist. sites
Guided tour of the St. Peter Cathedral, including cathedral museum
There is much to explore: the St. Peter‘s Cathedral (pon- Lunch (plated meal), drinks not included
tifical basilica, founded by St. Boniface) with its cathedral Coffee set (1 pc of cake and coffee)
treasure and -museum, the Graue Turm (the highest Coffee-table either in the old town
urban-preserved defence tower of Germany), the market
square framed by half-timbered buildings, picturesque
of Fritzlar or in a rural cafe
Booking deadline: at least 14 days prior to departure
€ 25
price p.p.
streets, gothic stone buildings or the oldest public buil-
ding in Germany (city hall). Whether alone or on a tour
with city guides, who will show you “their Fritzlar” with its Individual of
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almost 1300-year history, enriched with little anecdotes.

A modern shopping centre with medieval flair Fritzlar‘s Old Town Trip
Besides the many small shops that invite to a relaxed
1 night in a hotel (room with shower/WC) including breakfast
stroll, you will find two modern shopping malls not far
Guided tour through the old town of Fritzlar including
from the city centre, with free parking sites and many
welcome drink
specialty shops under one roof. Enjoy culinary delights
Dinner (3-course meal)
at one of the many cafes and restaurants. At the historic
Lunch (plated meal), drinks not included
market square, there is the weekly market every Saturday
Coffee set (1 pc of cake and coffee) from
offering regional specialties. There is even a music
programme in the summer months. Reservations, at least 2 persons
Extra night including breakfast p.p. € 40
€ 78 up
price p.p.
Great festivals and a comprehensive leisure offering. Booking deadline: at least 14 days prior to departure in DR

As part of the Nordhessische Kultursommer, the open-air

event “VOR DEM DOM” is a highlight of the beginning of
August. And the Fritzlarer Pferdemarkt in July is one of For reservations:
the biggest festivals of North Hessen. Locally, there is the
Ederauen Erlebnisbad (25°C), a bowling centre and the Touristinformation Fritzlar
Zwischen den Krämen 5
sports and leisure park (in mid 2010), with special offers
34560 Fritzlar
for families. The Auen-Lehrpfad, the art trail ARS NATURA
Tel. +49 5622 988-643
and the Ederauen-Radweg will lead you along the Eder; a Fax +49 5622 988-626
popular hiking destination is the Büraberg with the Chapel touristinfo@fritzlar.de
of St. Brigid. Enjoy concerts, plays or exhibitions and www.fritzlar.de
programmes of Scala Varieté, the Regionalmuseum or the
Multiplex-Kino.

For more information: www.fritzlar.de | Tel. +49 5622 988-643

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Melsungen
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A visit to the Melsungen owes its existence to the good traffic

“Bartenwetzer” conditions on the river Fulda and the major trade
routes in the early Middle Ages. Enjoy the unique
The “Bartenwetzer”, the symbol of the city, welcomes you and shows
you during a walk, the sights and idyllic spots of the historic old town. flair of the beautiful half-timbered town.
Vouchers for an admission to the forest pool, the local museum or
for a pedal boat tour on the Fulda leave you much room for your own Melsungen was first mentioned in the first half of the
leisure activities.
9th century. Probably, the settlement of the Fuldafort
1 night with breakfast existed even longer. The important east-west link between
Welcome drink Fritzlar‘s city and the salt springs of Bad Sooden-Allendorf
Information pack with various coupons crossed here. The “burgus” Melsungen was probably built
Guided tour with the “Bartenwetzer” as a small town in 1151 and rebuilt after its destruction in
1 dinner 1194 to a bigger city.
from
Registration until 14 days before arrival
€ 69 up More than 400 half-timbered buildings
price p.p.
In the city centre, a lovingly restored half-timbered house
joins on the other. The centrepiece is the historic city hall
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built in 1562/68, a mere half-timbered building, with three
levels. At the corners, there are four half-timbered towers
Happy hours and on the hipped roof there is another one. It houses the
“Bartenwetzer”, which appears twice a day (12:00 noon
in Melsungen and 6:00 p.m.).

for groups of at least 10 persons Worth seeing

Spend a beautiful day with your group in the romantic ... are for example the city church from the year 1415/25,
half-timbered town of Melsungen. Enjoy the local specialties the Landgraves Castle from 1550/57 (built as a hunting
for lunch and coffee time. lodge for Landgrave Philipp) or the historic Bartenwetz-
Welcome drink erbrücke from 1595/96. Already in the 13th century, the
Guided hiking tour, rafting on the Fulda, factory tour drawbridge was built in its place, and collapsed in 1552.
(e.g. EDEKA, Pharmakonzern B. Braun Melsungen) The new bridge was built in 1596. It owes its name to its
for extra charge history, because, in the past, the inhabitants of Melsungen
City tour
Lunch
€ 22,50 used to sharpen (wetzen) their axe (Barte) on the bridge.
price p.p. They stopped here for a chat before they went into the
Coffee & cake forest to logging.
Registration is a must
Discover Melsungen on foot
– on your own or on a guided tour. Popular tours with
For reservations: a guide are available for independent travellers in the
Kultur- & Tourist-Info months between May and October, every Tuesday,
Kasseler Straße 44 Saturday and Sunday – group tours are available
34212 Melsungen all year. Ask for our different city tour offer.
Tel. +49 5661 9211-00 For more information: www.melsungen.de | Tel. +49 5661 9211-00
Fax +49 5661 9211-12
tourist-info@melsungen.de
www.melsungen.de

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Homberg (Efze) Scavenger hunt in

Enjoy a guided tour through the old streets of the
half-timbered town, visiting the home of the
the Knüllgebirge
Watchman in the tower high above the beautiful A special kind of hiking experience
Welcome drink
Reformationskirche in Hessen.
3 nights with breakfast
3 dinners from
120
The fabulous atmosphere of this half-timbered town,
3 hiking tours
nestled in the uniquely beautiful landscape of the Knüll € up
Route map, luggage transportation price p.p.
region, with many rolling hills and dense forests – in DR
a delightful combination of modern service location
and medieval flair. This is Homberg, located right in
the heart of Little Red Riding Hood‘s Country. Group of fer

Homberg enthuses
The district town of the Schwalm-Eder district attracted
Experience the medieval
more than 800,000 visitors from all over Germany during
the Hessentag 2008, thanks to the beauty of the city and
history of the city
the hospitality of its inhabitants. No wonder: the ancient For groups of 15 to 30 persons
city walls with their sweep streets are just as impressive 2-hour guided tour with Homberg‘s Tower Watchman,
as the castle hill with the ruins of the Hohenburg and its Night Watchman, the White Lady and the Town Clerk
fabled fountain. Dinner in a half-timbered restaurant
During the day and at night
Special tours through the half-timbered buildings and city
Additionally available (up to 14 persons):
Night in the romantic Hotel Hohlebachmühle € 17
price p.p.
with breakfast and 3-course meal for lunch
tours are also offered during the day and at night. Some of
the stations of such guided tours, which can of course be
made individually, are for example, the “Krone” (Hessen‘s
oldest inn), the Marienkirche (reformation church in Hessen, from
with the Tower Watchman‘s home), the Burgberg with
For reservations: € 69 up
price p.p.
stunning views and the Burg-Restaurant, the new-look
in DR
market square with its unique, medieval half-timbered Tourist Information
buildings and many museums, including the unique Marktplatz 20 | 34576 Homberg (Efze)
Kyffhauser Museum. Tel. +49 5681 939161 | touristinfo.homberg-efze@t-online.de

On foot & on bicycles

For cycling and mountain biking, the landscape is just as
ideal as for hiking tours along the German Fairy Tale Road.

For more information: www.homberg-efze.eu | Tel. +49 5681 939161

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Individual of

Romantic weekend Waldeck am Edersee

“Finally time for us!”
2 nights with breakfast Waldeck, which is almost magical due to its
2 dinners with 3-course meal in the fine dining restaurant historic old town and the counts castle, Attracts,
A bouquet of roses with a bottle of champagne in your room
together with its 10 quarters, with a huge number
Museum tour “Hinter Schloss und Riegel”
Free admission to the wellness area of leisure, cultural and nature attractions.
Relax in the fireplace room
from Whether for water sports enthusiasts, hikers, bikers, visitors
€ 275
For rooms with sea view, we charge an extra fee of € 20
for each additional night in a double room up interested in culture or recreation and pleasure travellers,
(with breakfast and 3-course meal) p.p. € 94 who just want to relax in magnificent places of a wonderful
price p.p.
in DR
For reservations: countryside - here, the visitor is offered all the things he
Hotel Schloss Waldeck wishes for a relaxing and varied holiday. Countless visitors
Schloss Waldeck 1 | 34513 Waldeck am Edersee enjoy the superb view of the Waldeck castle, overlooking
Tel. +49 5623 5890 | info@schloss-hotel-waldeck.de the Eder and the Eder mountains and come to see the castle
www.schloss-hotel-waldeck.de museum, the fountain and the dungeons.

fer
Individual of
Fairy tale weekend
... in Waldeck am Edersee, in one of our 3 hiking hotels
at the Urwaldsteig
2 nights including Waldeck‘s buffet breakfast
1 half board, 3-course meal
1 fabulous 4-course candlelight dinner with specialties
from the region and Waldeck‘s beer
Daily legendary bedtime story
Fabulous tour with nature park guide Iris Dorn-Fehr
1 admission to the Wildpark Edersee
Always available as of the 1st weekend of the month throughout the year.
Friday to Sunday. Always available as of the 1st weekend of the month throughout
the year available in the following hotels of the Urwaldsteig Edersee.
from
For reservations:
Belvedere das Biohotel am Edersee
€ 144
34513 Waldeck | www.belvedere-edersee.de
Tel. +49 5623 999-0 | Fax +49 5623 999-199
Hotel & Ferienwohnungen Seeschlößchen
Kirschbaumweg 4 | 34513 Waldeck | www.hotel-seeschloesschen.info
Tel. +49 5623 5113 | Fax +49 5623 5564
Waldhotel Wiesemann am See
Oberer Seeweg 2 | 34513 Waldeck | www.waldhotel-wiesemann.de
Tel. +49 5623 5348 | Fax +49 5623 5410
Numerous recreational opportunities
... such as diving, sailing, surfing, swimming in the lido,
tennis, fishing, horseback riding, miniature golf and golf at
the semi-public golf course, round trips with motor planes,
scenic flights with gliders as well as boat trips or trips with
the passenger line or cable lift to the castle or to the lake
enthuse every sportsman or relaxation lover.
Strolling & discovering
Explore the boardwalk of Waldeck with all your senses: Smell
the herb garden, find your way in the Hainbuchenlabyrinth
or balance and slide in the climbing forest. Other popular
attractions are the abbey ruins Ober-Werbe (12th century),
the Edersee ferry Nieder-Werbe (for cyclists and hikers),
the Geofoyer Nieder-Werbe (multimedia exhibition, which
informs about the history of the earth), the historic Altstadt-
rundweg and the Waldecker Bergbahn (connection between
the boardwalk and the health resort Waldeck, which is situated
up at 200 m above the sea).
price p.p.
in DR Hiking in wild nature
The Urwaldsteig Edersee and the Kellerwaldsteig lead you
into the wild nature of the Edersee region.
For more information: www.waldeck.de | Tel. +49 5623 973782
Curtains up and stage free
The most beautiful festivals in
North Hessen – Homeland
of the Brothers Grimm
Be enchanted. By music and theatre, art and
culture. The Grimm‘s Homeland is rich in cultural
highlights events. For all ages and all tastes.
Cultural summer in North Hessen
The major event series in the region. From July to September,
many places of North Hessen – Homeland of the Brothers
Grimm – are backdrops for concerts, lectures, cabaret and
much more. A special event is the Europäische Märchen-
und Sagenfestival.
All information and tickets at www.kultursommer-nordhessen.de
Barockfestspiele Bad Arolsen
A fine, top-class, internationally staffed festival, which
attracts visitors from all over Germany every year in June
to the baroque town of Bad Arolsen with its fabulous
royal palace.
All information and tickets at www.arolser-barockfestspiele.de
Bad Hersfelder Festspiele
The Stiftsruine, the largest Romanesque basilica north of
the Alps, is located right in the middle of the picturesque
city of Bad Hersfeld. The theatre and opera festivals take
place from June to August and they are one of the most
renowned festivals in Germany for the last 60 years.
All information and tickets at www.bad-hersfelder-festspiele.de
Open-Flair-Festival in Eschwege
With a mix of music, cabaret and children‘s programme, the
Open Flair Festival has much to offer for all tastes and ages.
Every year, on the second weekend in August, it attracts up
to 15,000 visitors. Famous bands, such as Fettes Brot, die
Ärzte or Wir sind Helden perform at the Open Flair Festival.
All information and tickets at www.open-flair.de
Burg Herzberg Festival
The festival has been taking place since 1968 at the Herz-
berg castle and is a real cult event for hippies and other
rock fans. For those who find that mega events like “Rock
am Ring” are too stressful and too expensive, there is an
alternative every year in July in North Hessen.
All information and tickets at www.burgherzberg-festival.de
Kulturzelt Kassel
There are several cultural tents, but the Kulturzelt at the
Kasseler Drahtbrücke is unique in its kind. The Kultur- und
Musikfestival presents every summer internationally renowned
artists in the picturesque Karlsaue. Many artists, who now
perform on great stages all over the world, have been disco-
vered in Kassel‘s Kulturzelt. Many records, which were later
honoured, were created here.
All information and tickets at www.kulturzelt-kassel.de
You will find many other big and small events of
North Hessen – Homeland of the Brothers Grimm –
on Internet at: www.nordhessen.de/events
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Fairy Tale Road Bad Oeynhausen

… the place where fairy tales come true Hess. Oldendorf
Hamelnn
The German Fairy Tale Road, one of the most charming
Naturpark
romantic scenic routes in Germany, invites you to nach Rhein/Ruhr Hämelschenburg Weserbergland
discover fabulous places and events. From the Brothers B
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Take time for the many magical timbered colourful Wahlsburg
towns, enchanted castles, beautiful nature parks, dark Ebergötzen
Bovenden
forests, wild and romantic valleys and the charm of the Trendelburg
Oberweser
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Sababurg
Hanseatic flair in Northern Germany. When cycling or Reinhardswald nach Nordhausen/
hiking, you will enjoy this variety of landscapes and, Hofgeismar Naturpark
Eisleben/Halle

with a wide range of colourful, fabulous events and nach Dortmund

Münden
Immenhausen Hann. Witzenhausen Heilbad
culinary delights, we fulfil (nearly) all of your wishes. Naturpark Münden Heiligenstadt
Habichtswald
Wolfhagen
Kassel Nieste
Burg Hanstein
Kaufungen Bad Sooden Allendorf
Schauenburg
Helsa Grossalmerode
Baunatal
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Hessisch Lichtenau
brochures, please contact: Bad Wildungen
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Fritzlar Naturpark
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Deutsche Märchenstraße e. V. b / f
Homberg/Efze
Kurfürstenstraße 9 | 34117 Kassel Knüllwald
Tel. +49 561 920479-10 | Fax +49 561 920479-30 Schwalmstadt
info@deutsche-maerchenstrasse.de
Neustadt Oberaulaa
www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.de Lahntal
Schrecksbach
Willingshausen
Alsfeld
Marburg 0 km 10 20 30 km

nach Rhein/Ruhrr
Schloss
Eisenbach
Bremen

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Freiensteinau Frankfurt
Hanau
Schlüchtern

Steinau

Frankfurt
Naturpark
am Main Hessischer Spessart nach Würzburg Entfernungen:

Hanau
Ha
a Gesamtlänge
mit Abzweigungen ca. 600 km
Frankfurt – Hanau ca. 30 km
nach München Hanau – Kassel ca. 200 km
Kassel – Bremen ca. 300 km
Diese Karte ist nicht maßstabsgerecht.
nach Heidelberg

Autobahn Märchenstraße ICE-Bahnstrecke Lebensstationen der Brüder Grimm

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The best pages of North Hessen –
Homeland of the Brothers Grimm
In the places, where the Brothers Grimm once collected
their world-famous fairy tales, you now enjoy fabulous
sights and leisure activities. Ask for our informative
brochures now, or check our website

www.nordhessen.de

Overview of other brochures

Camper brochure
 “Destinations for Mobiles in the homeland

of the Brothers Grimm”

Hiking brochure
 “Fabulously hiking – Enjoying nature”
Canoeing brochure
 “Mit dem Kanu unterwegs in der

GrimmHeimat NordHessen”
Leisure map
 “Die schönsten Ziele”

Garden brochure
 “EGHN-Route, Parks und Gärten
der GrimmHeimat NordHessen”
Bike brochure
 “Cycle experiences in the land
of the Brothers Grimm”
Contact address: GrimmHeimat NordHessen
info@nordhessen.de | Tel. + 49 561 97062-12

Photo credits | Archives City of Melsungen | Tourist Information Office Rotenburg/Fulda | Kassel tourist | Edersee photo:
Eckhard Fisseler | Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg | Market square Bad Wildungen, © Hahn Foto, Bad Wildungen |
City panorama, Homberg (Efze) | City of Bad Hersfeld |Tourist Information Office Rotenburg/Fulda | Touristik Naturpark
Münden e.V., Photo: Burkhardt | City of Alsfeld | City of Hofgeismar | City of Wolfhagen | Gäste- und Gesundheitszentrum
Centre Bad Arolsen | City of Korbach | Bad Wildungen, Photos: R. Pfeil, Katharina Jäger | Staatsbad Bad Wildungen GmbH
| Christoph Dahlmann, City of Bad Sooden-Allendorf | City of Hessisch Lichtenau | Tourist-Info Witzenhausen | Tourist-Info
Eschwege-Meinhard-Wanfried, Atelier Blume | City Marketing Fritzlar, Photos: Katharina Jäger, Johannes De Lange |
Archive City of Melsungen | City of Homberg Efze | City of Waldeck | Culture Summer North Hessen| © WFL GmbH Gerhard
Launer, Würzburg and the exploitation rights for the Freiherr von Dörnberg‘sche Stiftung Burg Herzberg | Working Group
Open Flair e.V. | Fairy Tale Festival Hanau, © Bildstelle Hanau | Town hall square of Alsfeld , © City of Alsfeld |
Fairytale figures, © Deutsche Märchenstraße | NordHessen Touristik
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Note: Map contains only a part of the
Northern Hessian towns and places.

GrimmHeimat NordHessen –
NordHessen Touristik
Ständeplatz 13, 34117 Kassel
Tel. +49 561 97062-12
www.nordhessen.de