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Wonderful holidays right in the heart of Germany. We
invite you to take a closer look at Hessen, which is
international and open-minded but also deeply rooted in
its heritage and history.
Frankfurt is a fast-developing
European metropolis, but just one hour away lies
untouched wilderness for example in the Odenwald,
Taunus
or Vogelsberg.
From Kassel to
Darmstadt and from Fulda
to Wiesbaden, the cities of Hessen are unique in their
cultural offerings and architecture.
Spend some time on a vacation or a weekend excursion -
and you'll quickly come to appreciate the diversity of
Hessen.
Website:
www.hessen-tourismus.de
Rhinegau ...
The Rhinegau
... the river Rhine, is situated where that very river
reaches a width of almost one kilometre. For over a
thousand years this has been a place where nobility and
clergy have settled and created one of the most
significant line-ups of historic monuments in Germany,
including the world famous former Cistercian Abbey at
Eberbach monastery, Eibingen monastery as well as the
castles in Johannisberg and Vollrads.
Schloss Vollrads
The sun-blessed wine producing area is home to the
famous Rhinegau Riesling wines. Almost 80 % of the
3,100 hectares of vineyard sites are used to cultivate
the “king of the vine”, the Riesling grape. This
fine variety has led this cultivation area to become
synonymous with top German wines but excellent
Spätburgunder grapes also ripen well in the sunlight
reflected from the Rhine. Since 2002, the wine growing
area including the Rhine towns of Rüdesheim and Lorch
has formed the gateway to the UNESCO world heritage
middle Rhine valley – starting out point for the
“Rhine Romanticism” and a place that has long been
popular with poets and thinkers.
The unique nature experience offered by the Rhinegau
region provides opportunities for hiking, walking and
strolling, cycling or savouring the delights in one of
the numerous wine taverns, eateries or restaurants. With
cultural and culinary events such as the Rhinegau music
festival, the Rhinegau “week of feasting”, the Rhinegau
Gourmet & Wine festival or the Glorious Rhinegau Days,
there is something to suit all tastes throughout the
year.
Taunus ...
Oberusel (Taunus)
... by the people who live here. The land of
hills, castles and bathing establishments stands for
tradition and modernity, idyllic villages settings and
big city flair, openness and preservation of customs.
Sunny slopes, deeply incised valleys or tranquil open
hillsides: walking enthusiasts and nature lovers
treasure the Taunus. Dense and lightwoods interspersed
with meadows fields and pastures form an inviting
landscape for short - or longer - walks.
Salvete amici montium taunensium… greetings, friends of
the Taunus! The area in front of the gates of the town
of Homburg v. d. Höhe was once bustling with Roman
cohorts. The Saalburg – the only restored Roman fort in
the world and the Limes UNESCO-world culture heritage
– provide a vivid illustration of how the soldiers of
that period lived. However, long before the Romans came,
the Taunus was populated by the Celts. And they too left
their mark … on the Altkönig mountain, in Oberursel and
in Bad Nauheim.
Palaces and castles where knights, princes and lords
once resided, now provide magnificent settings for
theatre thunder and pure culture. The houses of the
peasants and the simple craftsmen were not quite so
protective. Many, many years later, the Hessenpark
open-air museum near Neu-Anspach now shows how the
people of that period lived.
The Romans, knights, emperors and kings all appreciated
the Taunus “fountain of health”. Healing water bubbles
from springs, in fountains and baths and makes the
Taunus bathing establishments exceptional oases of
health and wellness. In the new Heilklima-Park
Hochtaunus the act of breathing becomes medicinal.
From the Große Feldberg mountain to Königstein and from
the Hohemark in Oberursel (Taunus) to the
Schmitten-Oberreifenberg a fresh wind blows over more
than 30 physiologically rated paths.
Wiesbaden ...
Kurhaus in Wiesbaden
... magnet in the Rhine Main region. Geographically
almost the centre of Europe, Wiesbaden has developed
from its former status of city of world culture to
become a modern conference city. The transport
infrastructure is hard to beat with eight motorways
crossing here, a superb rail network and Rhine Main
Airport close by.
Nothing is far away in this city and, with its
impressive buildings, spacious parks, exquisite villas,
26 thermal spas and a mild climate, it is frequently
chosen to welcome representatives of politics, trade and
business. The Kurhaus has been lovingly restored and, in
conjunction with the spacious, modern Rhine Main halls,
offers the perfect setting for any conference, trade
fair or exhibition.
Wiesbaden is a colourful city full of cultural
diversity, with the Kurhaus and the State Theatre of
Hesse at the centre of social events. The Rheingau Music
Festival, the International May Theatre Festival and the
regular open-air events around the Kurhaus draw cultural
devotees to the ‘Nice of the North’, a description often
found in travel guides.
The city is animated by colourful street and wine
festivals, and the Rheingau nearby contributes to the
Mediterranean flair of this city and region on the
Rhine.
Frankfurt Rhine-Main ...
… the dynamic and international financial and trade fair
city with the most imposing skyline in Germany. This is
the image that many visitors associate with the Main
metropolis. But the city in the heart of Germany and
Europe can offer many other facets and contrasting
variety. Near to the skyscrapers you can find cosy
Ebbelwei pubs and at the heart of the bustling city
centre you can find historical sights again and again.
Frankfurt is not just proud of its most famous son,
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The Kaiserdom (Cathedral)
and the Paulskirche, the cradle of German democracy, are
also to be found here. Interesting destinations for
excursions in and around Frankfurt turn your stay into a
great experience and you will love to come back.
Skyline of Frankfurt am Main
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