natural wonder
Edersee
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Hesse, Germany · Europe
Melsungen sits on the route: 10 minutes from Malsfeld, 36km from Edersee.
Melsungen is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 14,004, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Melsungen 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 Melsungen to your route.
Melsungen (German pronunciation: [ˈmɛlzʊŋən] ) is a small climatic spa town in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse, Germany. In 1987, the town hosted the 27th Hessentag state festival.
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Melsungen is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.1303 latitude, 9.5524 longitude.
Melsungen has a population of approximately 14,004 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.
Full driving guide for Germany3 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A vast forest-fringed reservoir in Kellerwald National Park, famed for its dam, sailing and a sunken village at low water.
36 km · about 40 min drive
national park
One of Germany's largest beech forests, this UNESCO wilderness shelters ancient trees, wildcats and red deer above the Eder.
40 km · about 45 min drive
castle
A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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