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Hesse

Region · 🇩🇪 Germany
Population 6,207,278
Area 21,039 km²
Time zone Europe/Berlin
Official website www.hessen.de
Hesse

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Featured Lists

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Hessen's Crown Jewels

Hessen's diverse heritage spans from the Roman Empire to modern finance. This selection highlights architectural milestones like the Alte Oper and the Frankfurt Stock Exchange alongside the region's defensive history, featuring the well-preserved Kapersburg Roman fort and medieval strongholds like Ebersburg and Hohensolms. The list also includes the Rococo elegance of Schloss Wilhelmsthal, the 13th-century moated castle of Elmarshausen, and modern landmarks such as the Berlin Airlift Memorial and the mid-century Sankt Ignatius church.

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German Castles & Ruins

This collection highlights the diverse architectural heritage of Hessen, featuring medieval hill castles, Renaissance manor houses, and Baroque hunting lodges. Notable sites include the UNESCO-listed Roman Kapersburg fort and the ornate Rococo interiors of Schloss Wilhelmsthal. From the moated ruins of Wasserschloss Wülmersen to the archaeological remains of Burg Buchenau, these fortifications offer insight into the region's military history and aristocratic life spanning nearly two millennia.

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German Heritage Treasures

This collection highlights the diverse historical landscape of Hessen and its surroundings, featuring architectural landmarks from the Iron Age to the 20th century. Notable sites include the Rococo elegance of Schloss Wilhelmsthal, the Renaissance city hall of Hann. Münden, and the Iron Age fortifications of Milseburg. The list also preserves significant smaller relics like the Electorate of Hesse milestones and medieval conciliation crosses, alongside majestic hilltop castles and religious sites spanning Catholic, Lutheran, and Protestant traditions.

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Authentic German Eateries

This collection features traditional Hessian dining establishments across the Rhön, Taunus, and Odenwald regions. It includes historic timber-framed inns serving local specialties like Ahle Wurst and Frankfurt-style cider houses specializing in Ebbelwoi. Many locations offer outdoor beer gardens and terraces situated near scenic hiking trails such as the Red Moor or the Edersee. From local microbreweries in Groß-Umstadt to rustic village taverns, these eateries emphasize seasonal ingredients and long-standing regional recipes.

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Viewpoints and Towers

Hessen’s landscape is defined by diverse elevations, featuring medieval watchtowers, modern radar installations, and natural volcanic peaks. This collection spans the Odenwald, Rhön, and Taunus ranges, offering historic sites like the 14th-century Hampescher Turm and architectural landmarks like the Bismarckturm Schotten. Visitors can observe the basalt fields of Schafstein, the air traffic infrastructure at Neunkircher Höhe, or the aviation activity at the Frankfurt Airport Airlift Memorial. These sites provide vantage points for bird watching, surveying historical city walls, and viewing the regional topography.

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Hesse — Map

Hesse — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: June, August, September

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like -2°) · extremes -10°–10°
  • -2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 1°) · extremes -10°–12°
  • -1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 6°) · extremes -4°–17°
  • 1° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–23°
  • 4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 19° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Great
  • 24° (feels like 22°) · extremes 8°–31°
  • 13° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 14 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Great
  • 26° (feels like 25°) · extremes 10°–34°
  • 14° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great
  • 22° (feels like 20°) · extremes 5°–30°
  • 10° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 6° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 9° (feels like 5°) · extremes -3°–15°
  • 2° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 2 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -8°–11°
  • -1° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 1 hour of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 0 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112 Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+49
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Hesse
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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