national park
Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
7 km · about 15 min drive
Hesse, Germany · Europe
Frankenau is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Haina, 7km from Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Frankenau is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 3,572, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Frankenau sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Frankenau to your route.
Frankenau (German pronunciation: [ˈfʁaŋkənaʊ] ) is a small town in Waldeck-Frankenberg district in Hesse, Germany.
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Frankenau is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.0927 latitude, 8.9345 longitude.
Frankenau has a population of approximately 3,572 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
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national park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
7 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
12 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Opened in 2023 in rural Hesse, this 7,500 m² museum parades some 150 milestone cars, from pre-war Grand Prix machines to Le Mans winners and modern hypercars.
54 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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