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Hesse, Germany

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Hesse is a land of fairytale and folklore, with Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin, the Pied Piper, and even Cinderella hailing from here. Running from the Sauerland in the north to the Odenwald Forest in the south, Hesse is second to none in terms of the experiences on offer. From colourful towns with half-timbered buildings to castles and one of Europe’s most dynamic economies, Hesse provides a cross section of European heritage and culture.

Hesse prides itself on being an international and open-minded state, but is nevertheless rooted in its heritage and history. Evidence of Hesse’s history stretching back to the ancient Germanic tribes, Romans and the Middle Ages has been well preserved. Indeed, over the centuries what has emerged is not a homogenous conurbation of communities, but a colourful mosaic of unique towns and villages, making Hesse a vibrant and exciting place to explore.

Frankfurt-am-Main is the largest city in Frankfurt. As well as being the place of coronation for German kings and emperors, Frankfurt was also the setting for the first national parliament, held in the Paulskirche in 1848. Today Frankfurt is one of the richest and most exciting cities in Europe. One of the great centres of European finance, Frankfurt is affectionately known as the ‘Manhattan of Germany’. While much of the Medieval city was destroyed during World War II, the city has been rebuilt in elegant style.

Wiesbaden is the state capital of Hesse and is historically famous as a spa town. The baroque-styled Wiesbaden kurhaus is a city landmark, surrounded by elegant, historic buildings. This lends Wiesbaden an old-world ambience that is a joy to explore.

Marburg is another city worthy of note. Marburg is a romantic and refined city with a historic walled centre. In the 16th-century Marburg was at the forefront of the Protestant Reformation and was the place where the first Protestant university was founded.

Just an hour outside the main towns and cities of Hesse visitors will find an untouched wilderness. Hesse is Germany’s richest forest state, with 41% of the land covered by trees. Hundreds of miles of walking and cycling routes dissect Hesse’s magnificent countryside, taking in scenery from heather to moorland, lakes to the rivers Rhine and Lahn. Among the most popular of these routes are the German Medieval Route, the German Avenue Route, the German Limes Route and the Fairytale Route. So for everything from bustling towns to magnificent rural vistas, Hesse is the place to go.
 

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