Kassel is the most important city in North Hesse. It is known around the world for the Documenta exhibitions of contemporary art every five years. The Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe and its water displays are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Wetzlar is a university city of 55,000 people in Hesse. Tourists know the city for its ancient town and its medieval Catholic/Protestant shared cathedral of St.
Marburg is a small university town north of Frankfurt in the Lahn valley, Hesse. The castle on the hill, the university's historical buildings and the old city are the top sights of the city.
Fulda is a small city about an hour away from Frankfurt by train in Central Germany. It has a nice small-town feel, and manages to have good tourist resources without feeling touristy. The more laid-back feeling here is a nice change from nearby Frankfurt.
Gießen is a city in North Hesse. The city has about 88,000 inhabitants including 44,000 students, so its infrastructure, shopping and cultural offerings are pretty well adapted to students.
Bad Hersfeld is a town in North Hesse that Hersfeld is known across Germany for the Bad Hersfelder Festspiele. The festival has taken place each year since 1951 at the ruins of a monastery which are said to be Europe's biggest Romanesque church ruin.
Friedberg is a charming medieval town dating to the 12th or 13th century in North Hesse. Its main claim to international fame is the fact that Elvis Presley was stationed here during his military service.
Bad Nauheim is in North Hesse. It has beautiful parks and a cozy old town, geared towards the many senior citizens who take a spa treatment here but also a good destination for family outings.
Witzenhausen is a little town on the lower Werra river in North Hesse. It is widely known for its extended cherry gardens which surround the town and will give you a favourable view when visiting Witzenhausen during the blossom of cherries.
Bad Orb is a spa town in North Hesse in the forested hills of the Spessart. Besides health facilities, there's an old town, remains of a medieval town wall, and hiking and biking trails.
