Hesse

Fulda:

Kinder-Akademie
In this museum children can learn a lot about natural science and even walk through the model of a huge human heart. www.kaf.de

Gießen:

Liebig-Museum

In the Liebig-Museum you can see how chemical research work was done 150 years ago and experience the world of Justus Liebig. www.liebig-museum.de

Mathematikum

Here you can experience mathematics with stunning puzzles and mysterious bubbles. www.mathematikum.de

Hünfeld:

Konrad-Zuse-Museum

Konrad Zuse built the Z1 computer and lived in Hünfeld from 1957 to his death in 1995. www.zuse-museum-huenfeld.de

Wetzlar:

Viseum

A laser beam is guiding you through the world of light and you can experience the world of optics. www.viseum-wetzlar.de

As you can reach Frankfurt, Hesse easily from about everywhere it is ideal for a weekend-trip.

Accommodation will be available in all price ranges, and you can decide spontaneously to discover Frankfurt. You can get even reduced tickets for public transport and museums.

Frankfurt am Main©flickr/cdngrinaomi

One of the most famous sights in Frankfurt is the Römerberg from where the destiny of the city has been directed for more than 6 centuries. The patrician houses really are magnificent. The Römer had been important even beyond the city limits, as German emperors had been elected and crowned in the imperial hall.  The halls also served as halls for markets and fairs. From the famous Römer balcony many famous people waved to a cheering crowd. Because of space considerations the National Assembly was moved to St. Paul’s Church in 1848.

The Imperial Cathedral (Kaiserdom) of Frankfurt is not a cathedral at all because it never was a bishop’s church. But the Gothic St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral is one of the few to receive the designation “Imperial Cathedral”, because from 1356 onwards kings were elected here and from 1562 to 1792 even 10 monarchs. The steeple of the cathedral has a height of 95 metres (311 ft) and from April to October you can climb up the 324 steps to enjoy the great view over Frankfurt.

For families with children the Frankfurt Zoo and the Palm Garden might be of special interest.  The Zoo is located in the city centre and one of the oldest in the world and presents a total of 500 different species. The zoo is Europe’s largest home for nocturnal animals and became famous because of Professor Bernhard Grzimek who was not only a famous zoologist but also a filmmaker and conservationist. He rebuilt the zoo after WW2 and introduced modern animal keeping to the visitors.

Frankfurt also enjoys an excellent reputation concerning cultural offerings of all sorts. There are for example the Frankfurt Opera and numerous museums. And if you need some time to relax, how about a walk along the River Main. And in the “Eppelwoi Pubs” in Old Sachsenhausen (Alt-Sachsenhausen) you can drink the famous Eppelwoi, a special apple wine.