castle
Wartburg Castle
A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
52 km · about 60 min drive
Hesse, Germany · Europe
Witzenhausen sits on the route: 15 minutes from Arenshausen, 59km from Edersee.
Witzenhausen is a town located in Hesse, Germany. With a population of 16,055, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Witzenhausen 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 Witzenhausen to your route.
Witzenhausen (German pronunciation: [vɪtsn̩ˈhaʊzn̩] ) is a small town in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis in northeastern Hesse, Germany.
It was granted town rights in 1225, and until 1974 was a district seat.
The University of Kassel maintains a satellite campus in Witzenhausen, which offers an ecological agriculturalRead more
sciences programme, putting Witzenhausen among Germany's smallest university towns. There is also a teaching institute (DEULA) for environment and technology, agriculture, horticulture and landscaping. The town is nationally known for the invention of the Biotonne biological refuse container, and is an important cherry-growing area, with a yearly Kesperkirmes or “Cherry Fair” (Kesper is a regional name for the cherry), at which a Cherry Queen (Kirschenkönigin) is chosen.
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Witzenhausen is located in Hesse, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 51.3410 latitude, 9.8554 longitude.
Witzenhausen has a population of approximately 16,055 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 Germany4 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
A medieval castle in Thuringia where Martin Luther translated the New Testament into German, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
Quirky German museum with stacked towers of classic cars and an interactive celebration of car culture and engineering.
53 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
A world-class mobility museum in Einbeck showcasing the history of motorised transport through interactive exhibits and over 400 vehicles.
53 km · about 60 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
April to October
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