Hessen

Hessen state of Germany is one of the most picturesque destinations in Germany. You can enjoy the natural beauty or indulge in a variety of activities at Hessen, the perfect holiday destination in Germany.

Features of Hessen, Germany:
  -   Wiesbaden is the capital of Hessen.
  -   With a total area of 21,110 km², Hessen lies in western central Germany. Bordering around North Rhine- Westphalia, Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Thuringia , Lower Saxony and Rhineland-Palatinate, this state is among the most important states of Germany.
  -   With a population of about six million, Hessen is essentially a rural state, comprising of villages along with some important cities of Germany.

Things to do in Hessen, Germany:
  -   You can drive over the German Fairy tale road, passing through the town of Schwalmstadt, where in arose the story of Little Red Riding Hood, and participate in the Sunday mass as people come dressed in traditional costumes. Visit the Reinhardswald, Sababurg, which acted as inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Fairy Tale.
  -   Travel the stretch of Lahn River (tributary of Rhine), halting at Wetzlar, Limburg, Nassau, the Schaumburg Castle and also visiting the historical university town of Marburg.
  -   Walk through the enchanting Hessen country side and come to terms with nature as you take in the beautiful scenery.
  -   Listen to the folklores and legends passed on through generations.
  -   You can hike through the hills of Odenwald and explore the the Nibelungenstrasse and the Siegfriedstrasse.
  -   Visit Frankfurt.
  -   Go to Erbach's Baroque palace and a medieval watchtower
  -   Visit the timber town hall and Basilica of Michelstadt
  -   Relax at the Lindenfels's resort.
  -   Seep into the spa town of Bad König
  -   Ski at Taunus, a wooded hilly countryside towards the Northwest of Frankfurt.
  -   Visit the Roman fort of Saalburg and unfold the magnificence of Wilhelmshöhe Palace.
  -   Enter the Gateway to the Rhön region with your visit to the Baroque town of Fulda.