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| Hessen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see x With a population of 6 million inhabitants, Hessen is the fifth largest 'Bundesland' (regional state) in Germany, covering an area of 21,000 sqkm. The state is the most important financial centre in the country and has one of the strongest economies of any region in Europe. Not only is Hessen a pivot of finance with over 400 banks, the stock exchange and the Bundesbank (Germany's central bank, setting interest rates and controlling money supply) in Frankfurt am Main; it is also an important industrial and technological base, host to countless international trade fairs and the site of the Rhine-Main airport, largest freight carrier and second-largest passenger airport in Europe. |
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sailboarding, windsurfing and sailing at the Edersee, hang-gliding and
gliding at the Wasserkuppe in the Rhön, skiing and toboggan at the Feldberg
in the Taunus, horse-riding while making camping on a farm. Hessen offers
lots of golf, wandering, cycling and tennis facilities. Wiesbaden is a
famous international spa and also the capital of Hessen. Frankfurt am Main,
or 'Mainhatten' is a commercial and industrial city and offers you a lot of
really interesting museums. A cultural jewel is also the Schloss
Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel. The old university town of Marburg with the early
Gothic Elisabethkirche attracts visitors from all over the world. Worth to
be seen are also the small town of Miltenberg and Worms with its cathedral. Small cities with half-timbered houses can be visited in all parts of Hessen. ::::::::::Aschaffenburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see We currently have no information about Aschaffenburg. ::::::Darmstadt Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see i Elena Ihilcik We currently have no information about Darmstadt. :::::: Fulda Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see We currently have no information about Fulda. :::::Giessen Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Stadtmitte Building Stadtmitte Building Michael Spraley Giessen is a more than 850-years old city in the middle of Hessen, between Frankfurt and Marburg. It is located on the River Lahn and has more than 73.000 inhabitants. Though the inner city was destroyed in World War 2, there are a few beautiful Sites as the Burgmannenhaus, The Old Castle and the Zeughaus. Giessen is characterized by its University, the second oldest and second largest in Hesse. With more than 28.000 students the city has the highest student density in Germany. Famous Scientists like Roentgen and Liebig worked here in the 19th century. The exploration of science has tradition: the Liebig Museum in the original laboratory and the Mathematikum, a hands-on museum, invite the visitors until today. The surrounding Region Middle Hassia has a strong nature attitude: green highlands with picturesque castles are connected by hiking routes. Canoeing on the River Lahn is very popular. :::::::::Limburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see We currently have no information about Limburg. ::::::::Marburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Two days after Christmas - Market Place with City Hall Two days after Christmas - Market Place with City Hall Dennis Blank Marburg is a cute University town in Hessen. It is chiefly known for its Protestant university, founded in 1527 by Philip of Hesse. Marburg grew in the 12th century around a castle, Marc's Burg, it was chartered in 1227 and served as the residence of the landgraves of Hesse. Marburg became part of the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau in 1866. The castle, which still dominates the picturesque city, was the scene of the famous Marburg Colloquy, held (1529) under the auspices of Philip of Hesse; it failed to bring about agreement between Luther and Melanchthon on the one side and Zwingli on the other. St. Elizabeth of Hungary is buried in the fine Gothic church (13th–14th cent.) dedicated to her; the remains of Field Marshal Hindenburg and of Frederick William I and Frederick II of Prussia were transferred to the church soon after World War II. Other highlights include the Deutsche Ritterorden ("Order of Teutonic Knights"), The Old town, the University and the Town Hall. ::::::::::Riedstadt Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Riedstadt is a federation of the once independent communities of Goddelau, Crumstadt, Erfelden, Leeheim, & Wolfskehlen. ::::::::Rudesheim Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pension Blattersbach Pension Blattersbach Pension Blattersbach Since the beginning of the nineteenth century Rudesheim has been an attraction for English and German poets alike, and is today, considering the modest number of residents one of the most visited towns in the country. Historical landmarks, such as the Klunkhardshof, the fortified Adler Tower, the thousand-year old Broemser castle and the ruins of the Ehrenfels Castle invite you to linger. Those seeking peace and tranquillity will find it in the extensive forests of the nature park Rhein-Taunus, in the natural beauty of the vineyards, or in the hidden alleyways of the town. From the vantage points of the Niederwald, the visitor can also enjoy breathtaking views of the Rhine valley with the Nahe river estuary and the beautiful uniformity of the steep vineyards. Talking of wine: enjoy the superb Ruedesheimer Riesling, together with music and dancing, in the Drosselgasse or in the numerous inns, wine bars and taverns. Eibingen (District of) More than a thousand years old, the history of this pleasant little wine- growing village is closely connected to Hildegard of Bingen, who founded a monastery here in 1165. The Catholic parish church now stands on its foundations, where her relics are still kept in a precious shrine. Named after her, the present Benedictine abbey was built at the beginning of this century and dominates the town where cosy inns, guesthouses and wine bars offer you their hospitality. Windeck (District of) Nestling among the woodlands and vineyards, “The Windeck” rises to an altitude of 250 to 300 metres, with a panoramic view over the Rheingau. Holidaymakers seeking absolute peace and quiet, who enjoy hiking in the forests and vineyards can relax in the many country inns, private rooms and apartments. The Rudesheim town centre is a half-hour away on foot. Assmannshausen / Rhine (City of) On the most romantic part of the Rhine river where the Rhine valley scenery is most impressive, lays the historical wine-growing village of Assmannshausen with its narrow streets and picturesque houses with pointed gables. Not only the mighty Rhine dominates the landscape, but also the impressive Rheinstein Castle on the opposite side, the woodlands of the Taunus range, and the hanging slopes of colourful vineyards. First mentioned in 1108, Assmannshausen has since then been primarily connected with wine-growing, and over the last two centuries has developed as a holiday resort offering a whole variety of activities. Nature-lovers feel just as much at home here as do gourmets in the quality restaurants and cosy wine taverns with romantic terraces tempt the visitor to taste the Red Burgundy of Assmannshausen, one of the most famous German red wines. Aulhausen (City of) Two kilometres inland from Assmannshausen, set among rolling fields and dense woods, is another wine-growing town named Aulhausen, an ideal starting point for the many well-signposted hiking routes through the nature park Rhein-Taunus, offering beautiful views across the vineyards and over the wooded hilltops down to the Rhine valley. With the Niederwald monument close by, families are well catered for with various leisure activities such as pony and coach riding during the day and to make it complete a visit to one of the homely inns and taverns in the evening. Presberg (City of) Twelve kilometres to the north-west is situated on a plateau 450meter above Rudesheim and is its highest suburb. Surrounded by beautiful valleys and green hills, with an unbroken view over the Taunus and Hunsrueck ranges it is a paradise for nature lovers and the well-marked nature trails invite you to discover the area. In winter the ski cross country tracks are clearly laid out. __________Sights Edit This Display all or display just: Castles Museums Parks, Gardens & Zoos general Show best rated on top | Show in alphabetical order [Add Sight] First German Scooter Museum Edit This x The first German and world-wide largest collection of scooters. At the present, there are over 130 scooters and sidecars in the collection; from A, as in Adler, to Z, as in Zuendapp. The focus of this private museum are the Vespa (Piaggio) scooters. Among others, you can view the oldest Vespa from the year 1946. Open: daily, all year. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] ASBACH Wine Distillery Edit This x The birthplace of the German brandy! Back in 1892, Hugo Asbach founded the traditional company Asbach & Co. in Ruedesheim am Rhein. Quality and perfection have made Asbach one of the best-known German brandies, so visit Asbach's Visitor Centre with its multivision show, brandy-tasting and shop. Informative - entertaining - eventful. Mon. - Thurs. 9 am to 6 pm / Fri. 9 am to 1pm / April - October Sat. 9 am to 6 pm. Admission: 5 DEM (pupils and students free) type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Siegfried's Mechanical Music Cabinet Edit This One of the largest collections of self-playing musical instuments can be seen and heard in Ruedesheim am Rhein. Only a few steps away from the Drosselgasse in the venerable Broemserhof you can find various self-playing musical instruments, from delicate music boxes to giant concert-piano orchestrions. Admission: 9 DEM; children over 6, students and handicapped, 5 DEM. Eileen Beedle: Visited on 28th August, 2002. I found the museum absolutely fascinating and full of wonderful, mechanical musical instruments. The guide was very knowledgeable, and spoke more.. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Niederwald-Monument Edit This The dramatic monument, nearly 38 meters high, built from 1877-1883 according to plans by Johann Schilling of Dresden, is no longer in vogue. It symbolizes the reestablishment of the German Empire after the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71. The main figure is Germania, holding the imperial crown in her raised right hand and the imperial sword in her left hand. The heights of the Niederwald can be reached via cable car and chairlift from Ruedesheim and Assmannshausen, respectively. Cable car from Ruedesheim The fantastic view from the monument extends well more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Drosselgasse Edit This x This narrow alleway is 144 meters long and offers non-stop live music, dancing, and entertainment from late morning until well after midnight. You will meet people from all continents, enjoying wine and music in the wine bars and gardens of the most famous alley in the world. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Church St. Jakobus Edit This x Catholic parish church on market square. The church dates from the 14th century and is said to have been built by the knight and crusader Johann Broemser. The half moon and star on the weather vane atop the church tower are a reminder of the days of the crusades. The church was almost completely destroyed in 1944, but was rebuilt of quarried brick typical of the Rhine area. Of special note are the medieval tombstones with effigies of Ruedesheim's nobility, situated in the northern aisle, as well as the Gothic tympanum above the western portal. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Adolf Störzel Edit This x We visited the wine cellars of the above named vintner in August, 2002. We tasted some lovely german wines with a view to buying, although there was no obligaton to buy. Herr Störzel was very knowledgeable about the history of his wines, which had been a family concern for a number of decades. He spoke very good english and had a keen sense of humour to make the visit very enjoyable. I could certainly recommend this cellar as an excellent place to taste the local wines. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] address: Weberstrasse 4,D 65385, Rüdesheim am Rhein openinghours: Mornings and afternoons Boosenburg / Oberburg Edit This x Romanesque keep, next to the Broemserburg. The shape of the building alludes to 9th-century origins. Standing 38 meters high, the tower of the Boosenburg is the town's tallest building. Nestled into these walls, which are up to three meters thick, is a castle-like residence. The entire complex is privately owned and, unfortunately, not open to the public. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] Adlerturm Edit This x On Rheinstrasse, on the bank of the Rhine. Corner tower of the old town fortifications, late Gothic, built in the 15th century. Four storeys, 20.5 meters high, with an inside diameter of 5 meters and walls one meter thick, including the dungeon that was accessible only through a hole at the top of the cellar. Formerly, the tower was situated directly on the Rhine. It was from here, the Adlerturm, that a pole with a flaming basket was mounted to signal the breakup of the ice floes. During the last century, the tower housed an inn called "Zum Adler" (the "eagle"), from which the more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Klunkhardshof Edit This x One of the gems of Ruedesheim's "Old Town" is a two-storey half-timbered house from the early 16th century. The building was once owned by the highly respected Klunkhard family, a family from which numerous church dignitaries emanated. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Old mansions on Oberstrasse Edit This x On Oberstrasse, there is a row of beautiful old mansions from various periods, including the Frankensteiner Hof, Ritter'scher Hof and Bassenheimer Hof. However, the Broemserhof, constructed from 1542 onward, is doubtlessly the most beautiful of all the noble manors on this street. This former residence of Ruedesheim's ancient Broemser dynasty has an impressive Gothic chapel and an ancestral hall with splendid frescoes. Today, the Broemserhof houses a museum. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Parish and pilgrimage church St. Hildegard Edit This x On the foundations of the original convent dating from 1165 are the parish and pilgrimage church of St. Hildegard as well as the restored east wing of the cloister. In 1632, during the Thirty Years' War, the Swedes destroyed the monastery of Rupertsberg by fire. Although it was partially torn down, it served as the village church until it was completely ruined by a fire in 1932. One year later it was rebuilt, incorporating some of the earlier elements of style. It houses the St. Hildegard reliquary. Many pilgrims come to Eibingen on the 17th of September, the anniversary of more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] St. Hildegard's Abbey Edit This x The Benedictine convent is situated in the midst of vineyards above the suburb of Eibingen. Built between 1900 and 1904, it is a successor to the convent founded by St. Hildegard of Bingen from 1147-52 on the Rupertsberg near Bingen. The church and its Beuron-style paintings are noteworthy. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Rheingau Wine Museum Broemser Castle Edit This x The viniculture and history is presented in a unique way in the 1000 year old Broemser Castle, one of the oldest castles on the Middle Rhine. Over 2000 wine-related exhibits, ranging from the antiquity to modern times, are guaranteed to fascinate you. Guided tours, with wine-tasting if desired, only by arrangement. The wine-bar is open on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as on public holidays, from the middle of march to middle of November, daily from 9 am to 6 pm. ( Also by arrangements in the winter months with wine-tasting and guided tours). Admission: adults 5 DEM; reduction more.. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Niederwald forest with view points Edit This x "Three heights on the Middle Rhine afford the most extensive views " the Niederwald, Ehrenbreitstein and Drachenfels." With these words Karl Baedecker (1801-1858) began the 17th chapter (entitled the "Niederwald") of the work for which he became famous, "A Rhine Trip from Basel to Duesseldorf." Landscaped at the end of the 18th century by the Counts of Ostein as an English-style park, complete with artificial ruins, the Niederwald became quite an attraction. The vantage points and ruins are, for the most part, intact to this day. From the Germania monument there is more.. type: Parks, Gardens & Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Medieval Torture Museum Edit This x The museum houses 120 exhibits used for torture during the inquisition period, and legal history from the Middle Ages to the present day is impressively documented by a large selection of pictorial material, etchings, and prints. A photo documentation from " Amnesty International" reminds us that there are still countries where torture methods are being used. Open daily from April to November 10 am to 6 pm Admission: Adults 6.50 DEM, with reductions for groups and students. type: Museums World66 rating: [rate it] Falconry Edit This Behind the Niederwald monument, at the edge of the woods, is an extraordinary attraction for animal lovers. A variety of birds of prey is to be seen here, as well as various owls that can be observed close up. Open daily: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm. Admission: adults 4,50 DEM; under 15: 3 DEM; 2 adults with children between 6 and 15: 10 DEM; reduction for groups of 20 or more. type: Parks, Gardens & Zoos World66 rating: [rate it] Brömserburg / Niederburg Edit This From the early 10th to the early 19th centuries it was the property of the archbishops of Mainz. They converted the old fortress into a residence in the 12th century. Originally, it was right on the bank of the Rhine, surrounded by water. Its more than two-meter-thick walls withstood all offensives. Only the southeastern portion was destroyed by the Duke of Longville. A mine path to the keep bears witness to its invincibility. After being secularized in 1803, the castle had several owners until the town of Ruedesheim purchased it in 1941. Today, it is the home of the vast more.. type: Castles World66 rating: [rate it] ___________History Edit This 1883 the Niederwald monument had its inauguration. 1884 the first cable car goes up to the Niederwald. 1885 the work is taken up for a second cable-car from Assmannshausen to the Niederwald monument. At that time 'Mass tourism" began to Ruedesheim am Rhein. 1904 the tourist association was formed. It had then 118 members, today it has 319. Already speedboat from the Koeln-Duesseldorfer shipping compmy travelled on the Rhine, it was advertised in Germany and foreign newspapers, it was negotiated with the railways to connect special trains with Ruedesheim, but also complained because of the impossible health damaging fumes which the steam trains released when passing. 1906 There were two tourist associations between Mainz md Cologne - one in Koenigswinter and the other in Ruedesheim. 1927 the first tourist office and youth hostel opened. From 1930 there were three guesthouses. It was during this time that many of the famous Rhine songs became popular. 1932 Ruedesheim celebrated it's first wine festival With courtesy of www.ruedesheim.de ____________Practical Information Edit This [Add Practical address] Rudesheim Tourist Office Edit This Rudesheim as seen from the Rhine river - nestling against the Rudesheim hills Rudesheim as seen from the Rhine river - nestling against the Rudesheim hills photo by: Rudesheim Tourist Center Rudesheim Tourist Office: Geisenheimer Strasse 22 D-65385 Ruedesheim am Rhein Telephone: +49 (0) 6722 19433 Fax: +49 (0) 6722 3485 Email: touristinfo@t-online.de Web: www.ruedesheim.de They really help in a friendly way with all touristic affairs in Ruedesheim and surroundings. The Rudesheim Tourist Office offers the following services: ? All accommodation and services in and around Rudesheim and Assmannshausen (incl. boat tours, cable car, museum visits) ? Hotel reservations for more.. type: Tourist information World66 rating: [rate it] tel: +49 (0) 6722 19433 url: www.ruedesheim.de address: Geisenheimer Strasse 22, D-65385 Ruedesheim am Rhein email: touristinfo@t-online.de Schiffahrt Nikolay Edit This Booking of party ships and daily ship tours on the river rhine. For more information visit our website. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.schiffahrt-nikolay.de _____________Day Trips Edit This [Add Day Trip] Roessler Passenger Ferries Edit This x Castle tours for individual guests from Easter until the end of October. Group tours between Mainz and Koblenz throughout the year. Daily Loreley trips for groups, also in winter upon arrangement. From Assmannshausen, landing-stage 2: 2.15 pm, 2.45 pm, 4 pm, 4.30 pm, 5.40 pm, 6 pm. From Ruedesheim, landing-stage 16: 3.20 pm, 5.10 pm, 6.35 pm. Fares: adults 10 DEM, reduction for groups and children. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] KD - Koeln-Duesseldorfer Rhine Passenger Ferries Edit This x Run from Easter to the end of October, offering trips from Ruedesheim along the romantic Rhine valley and to Mainz. The fleet boasts sixteen comfortable ships, including the 70 kph hydrofoil "Rheinjet"; modern big-engined four-deckers, and nostalgic, steam-driven paddle boats such as the "Goethe". Example: Return trip from Ruedesheim to Loreley cost 30 DEM, return to Bacharach, 22 DEM. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] The Ruedesheimer Winzerexpress Edit This x The Ruedesheimer Winzerexpress is a tractor-drawn train that takes you on a sight-seeing tour through the vineyards, explaining vineculture and sights. Departure point is in the pedestrian zone of Oberstrasse (in front of the Music Cabinet). Fares: adults 7 DEM; reduction for groups, schoolgoers and children. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Bingen-Ruedesheim Passenger Ferries Edit This x Daily trips along the Rhine from March until November, according to a fixed schedule, Loreley trips, castle trips, evening trips. Loreley: 9.15 am; 11.30 am; 2 pm; Fare: 23 DEM. Castles: Fare daytime 12 DEM, evenings (Wed. and Sat.) 14 DEM. Reductions for groups, seniors and children. Passenger and Automobile Ferry Ruedesheim - Bingen. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] __________Things to do Edit This [Add Activity] Recreation Park "auf der Lach" Edit This x An extensive palette of recreational activities awaits the active vacationer in the recreation park "auf der Lach": in addition to a heated, outdoor pool, a miniature golf course and an all-weather tennis facility are available, as well as an adventure playground for our small guests. The modern Rheingau indoor pool is located at the edge of the city with sauna and solarium. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Glider Airfield Eibinger Forstwiesen Edit This Here you have the opportunity to accompany our pilots in gliders and motor gliders on weekends. The airfield is situated in the broad woodlands above Ruedesheim. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Ponyland Farm Ebental Edit This x A leisure-time paradise for the whole family. More than fifty ponies and other farm animals, pony rides, carriage and covered wagon outings. Monthly helicopter flights along the Rhine valley to the Loreley. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] :::::::::Rüsselsheim Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Rüsselsheim is the largest town in the Kreis Groß-Gerau in the Rhein-Main-Gebiet. It lies beside the river Main not far away from the mouth into the Rhein at Mainz. Rüsselsheim has 59.656 inhabitants (30.06.2002), a lot because of the big employer Opel. In the year 1868 Adam Opel founded a sewing-machine-factory. After the death of Adam Opel his widow and his sons startet later, at 1898 the first cars. In addition to the Opel-Factory an other reason for a lot of commuters and some companies to settle in Rüsselsheim is the very good transport-connection to Frankfurt/Main, Wiesbaden, Mainz and Darmstadt via highway, train and a rapid-transit railway. To Rüsselsheim belong the suburbs Bauschheim and Königstädten. ::::::::Weilburg Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Weilburg is a town almost entirely encircled by the Lahn river and is famous for its 16th century castle and former residence of the dukes of Nassau-Weilburg and later the grand dukes of Luxembourg. There are many things you can do here. We suggest to explore its famous Castle Weilburg first. This was built in the 14th century and later was extensively rebuilt in the 16th and 18th century. The core of the castle is counted to one of the best preserved Renaissance style castles in Hesse. Opening times: Open from March until October Tuesday - Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. November - February Tuesday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. The castles gardens are daily open from 8 a.m. till dawn. Admissions: Adult: 4 Euro Groups: 2.50 Euro per person Family card: 8 Euro To get more information on castles and particularly the Weilburger castle go to www.schloesser-hessen.com Other things of interest: - Equally interesting is the protestant Schlosskirche from the early 18th century. - All over Weilburg, you can look at the half timbered houses from the 16th -19th centuries. -The Neptunbrunnen (Well of Neptune) form 1709. - The Kalvarienberg and the chapel on the old graveyard. - One unique thing to look for in Weilburg is the Weilburger Tunnel that separates cars, trains and boats in three adjacent tunnels. Related Links: - read more Germany travel guides on Live Like a German: www.live-like-a-german.com Part or or all of this text stems from the original article at: http://www.live-like-a-german.com/Germany/Germany_Travel_Guide/Entries/2008/5/14_Exploring_Weilburg’s_Castle.html ::::::::::::Wiesbaden Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see photo Beautifully situated between the Taunus highlands in the north and the Rhine in the south, Hesse's capital is a beautiful, elegant and vibrant city where sports and the arts are equally at home. Its 26 hot springs were already worth a mention for the writers of ancient Rome, and today Wiesbaden combines the attractions of a modern conference and trade fair venue with the old-world charm of one of the great spas of yesteryear - and a rich historical heritage including imposing ruins, castles, churches and other monuments. Thanks to its location in the heart of the Rhine-Main-area Wiesbaden has become an important economic centre and seat of many international companies. Nowadays two out of three people are employed by service providers (public services included), but there is still a strong chemical industry. As a general rule you can say that Frankfurt is the city of (banking) business and Wiesbaden the place to stay and live... |