Schwalm-Eder District: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Schwalm-Eder District
Heinz von Lüdertor, Ziegenhain, Schwalmstadt, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis
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Schwalm-Eder District lies south of Kassel and is traversed by the Schwalm and Eder rivers; the Fulda runs through its eastern part. The landscape is characterized by a wooded upland region between Kellerwald and Knüll, as well as the river valleys of the Eder, Fulda and Schwalm.
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Landscape and Bodies of Water
The district is home to 34 nature reserves. Covering 332 hectares, Lake Borken is the largest protected area in Schwalm-Eder District.
Outdoor activities include hikes along the ARS NATURA art trail, cycling on more than 500 km of signposted cycle paths, and canoeing on the Eder and Fulda.
The golf course in Oberaula is regarded as combining a sporting challenge with attractive scenery.
Culture and History
Schwalm-Eder District is home to medieval half-timbered towns such as Fritzlar, Homberg (Efze), Schwalmstadt with the former Ziegenhain water fortress, and Melsungen.
Fritzlar and Melsungen are cited as particularly notable half-timbered towns in Schwalm-Eder District.
The district is culturally associated with the Schwalm traditional costume and the Little Red Riding Hood motif. The Schwalm Museum in Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain presents the traditional costume.
Geographical Setting
Holzheim, Gershausen, Prinzessingarten and Niederurff fortified church are located in the surrounding area of Schwalm-Eder District. Blumenhain and Weinkopf are situated nearby. Waldeck and Bilstein lie in the district’s wider regional surroundings.
Further local pages: Edermünde, Frielendorf, Homberg/Efze, Oberaula, Ottrau, Knüllwald, Niedenstein, Neukirchen.
To the higher-level travel overview: Hesse.
