Excursion destinations Hessen

Excursion destinations Hessen

In these articles, we present the destinations Hesse offers for connoisseurs and slow travelers. Discover them here and browse our suggestions.

Discover Frankfurt's culinary delights in winter: Winter menus and feel-good cafés

Frankfurt in Winter, Photo: Thomas Wolf (The Wolf in the Forest), CC0, via Wikimedia Commons When Frankfurt shrugs its shoulders – the time for connoisseurs begins. It is this moment when the cold spreads through the streets, people wrap their scarves tighter, and the light from the lanterns reflects off the wet cobblestones...

Kassel Water Show - You should know this, before you visit it

Kassel Cascades: what you should know about the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe water features Our visit to the Kassel Wilhelmshöhe water features begins at the Hercules in Kassel. We park our car in the parking lot next to the statue. The water features begin at the Kassel Hercules. From there you follow the water down the mountain. The Kassel Hercules...

Frankfurt sights in the city center

Frankfurt Germany The city center of Frankfurt am Main has many fascinating sights in store for you. From historic buildings to modern attractions - there is definitely something for everyone to discover here! When you enter the city, you will be amazed by a unique mix of tradition and modernity...

Kassel Herkules – Your Adventure in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

Imagine the Kassel Hercules: A mighty copper statue enthroned on an imposing pyramid, surrounded by one of the most beautiful landscape parks in Europe. Welcome to the Hercules in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe! This landmark of Kassel is not only a fascinating building, but also a genuine UNESCO World Heritage Site. When you visit Kassel, there is no way around it...

What can one do in Kassel? - Three top tips for the summer

What can you do in Kassel? The question "What can you do in Kassel?" is not so far-fetched. We had only known Kassel as the venue for the Documenta. We didn't know much more about the city. But the city of Kassel and its surroundings in northern Hesse offer...

Kassel Restaurant Tips: Where to eat excellently in Kassel

Where can you eat well in Kassel? In which Kassel restaurant can you eat well in Kassel? During our visit to the three UNESCO World Heritage sites in the Kassel area, we looked for good restaurants. We found them in these Kassel restaurants. There are also a few restaurants in Kassel and the surrounding area...

Snacks, snacks, Marende: enjoy a snack while travelling

A snack when travelling is always something special for us. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Bavarian snack. Quite the opposite! Not only does it bring us closer to the region in culinary terms, it also offers moments of relaxation. Especially on long journeys through picturesque landscapes, we often pack our own ingredients...

A culinary trip through Hessen

Holiday in Hesse with typical Hessian specialties What is typical for the food in Hesse? The Hesse Tourism Authority invites us on a research trip. We will investigate this question on our holiday in Hesse. On this gourmet trip, typical Hessian specialties are on our menu. Butchers, bakers, cheesemakers and winemakers...

Discover the most beautiful cities on the Rhine

Discover beautiful cities on the Rhine in Germany There are many beautiful cities on the Rhine. We have seen this again and again on our travels as travel bloggers over the last few years. We find the section in the Middle Rhine Valley between Mainz and Koblenz particularly beautiful for a holiday on the Rhine. These two cities are...

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park - UNESCO World Heritage & fairytale home

Primeval forests in Germany can be found in the Kellerwald Edersee National Park. There are hardly any genuine primeval forests left in Central Europe. The smallest remains of it can be found in the Bavarian Forest, in the Alpine region and in the Kellerwald Edersee National Park in Hesse. We found out about this during our visit to the forests around the Edersee. Here you can ...

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Hesse – a federal state full of contrasts and cultural diversity

Those who travel to this state in the heart of Germany will not only discover a fascinating blend of nature and culture, but also discover contrasts that make traveling here particularly diverse. Between the rolling hills of the Taunus, the wild forests of the Kellerwald, and the vast plains of the Wetterau, a landscape unfolds that invites you to pause and enjoy. Hikers, cyclists, and nature lovers will also find their money's worth here. Culture enthusiasts looking for new destinations in Hesse will also find plenty to discover.

Balance between tradition and modernity

What makes Hesse so special is its successful balance between tradition and modernity. Time seems to have stood still in small, half-timbered towns. Lovingly maintained town centers tell stories from past centuries. At the same time, with Frankfurt as a financial and cultural metropolis, Hesse is also a place of internationality, culinary diversity, and contemporary art. This makes the many excursion destinations here an exciting experience.

Typical of travel in Hesse is the proximity between city and countryside. Historic old towns are often only a few kilometers away from tranquil nature parks or culinary discoveries in the countryside. Yet it's precisely this combination that slow travelers particularly appreciate: short distances, deep impressions, and the opportunity to experience what they see at their leisure.

Whether for a weekend or a longer stay, Hesse offers just the right mix of relaxation, adventure, and discovery. A state that isn't noisy, but impressive. It's precisely for this reason that it stays in the memory, with its diverse destinations for an experience in Hesse.

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Source: own research. We partially financed the trips ourselves. We also participated in press trips. However, our opinions remain, as always, our own.

Text: © Copyright Monika Fuchs and TravelWorldOnline
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