Visit Marburg

Good morning! This is you last leg of your journey. Let`s have a breakfast in this cozy restaurant and begin your day with your first visiting place.
Opening Hours Monday – Sunday: 8.00 a.m. – 7.00 p.m Closed: Christmas Day & Easter Sunday

You arrived at this beautiful Gothic style church which is surrounded by forests and meadows. It was a former abbey church and was built from 1259 by Cistercians. Inside the building you find a richly furnished interior which contains stained glass windows and The Madonna of the Rosar. You also discover several tombs of Dukes and Counts which gives an insight to the history of the church.
Opening Hours Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 18:00

On the way to Marburg let`s stop for a break. Enjoy some refreshment and have a little walk before you continue your journey.
Opening Hours Monday – Wednesday 11.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. | 17.30-24.00 Thursday Closed Friday – Sunday 11.30 a.m. - 3.00 p.m. | 17.30-24.00

You arrived at the small and vibrant Old Town at Marburg. Walk around and explore this historical place. In the centre you find the Markplatz and the Rathaus. The Rathaus (Town Hall) was built between 1512 and 1527. The late Gothic stone building consists of three stories. In the middle of the front side, you find a hexagonal stair tower with its own entrance. Situated above the tower is a beautifully decorated roof gable with a clock from 1581/1582. Another interesting part of the building is the copper rooster and the trumpeter. The rooster moves its wings and the trumpeter blows its instrument every hour. You can also discover the scales of Justice and the hourglass of death which also moves by the train connected to the clockwork. The market square with the historic Town Hall remains in the centre of Marburg.

Have a lunch in this traditional restaurant. It is situated with a picturesque view of the town. Enjoy the unique ambience and the history of this beautiful place.
Opening Hours Wednesday - Sunday 12pm - 7pm
On July 8th and 9th the restaurant is open from 12pm to 11pm on the occasion of 3 days in Marburg.

Your next visiting point is a castle which is inspired from several fairy tales of the Grimm Brothers. The oldest part of the building dates back to the 9th – 13th century. It was built by the first Hessian landgrave, Heinrich I.
Although only a few original interiors have survived, there are still some interesting parts which can be found. For example, the Prince`s Hall in the north wing which was designed in Gothic style, and it is the largest secular hall in Germany. Other example is the castle chapel which is consecrated in 1290 and its floor which is made of a combination of glazed clay tiles and parts of the original wall paintings.
During its history the castle served as a prison than as the Hessian State Archive. Today it gives a home to the Museum of Cultural History. Take a tour in this historic place and enjoy the spectacular views.
Opening hours: Monday Closed April to October: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November to March: Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. On and after public holidays: special regulation

Welcome to the place where St. Elizabeth was buried. The construction of the church began in 1235. It was built from sandstone and in a Gothic style. Go inside and immerse yourself in the beauty of this charismatic place. The high arched ceilings, the ornate main portal and the stained-glass windows are impressive. Discover the golden shrine of St. Elizabeth and the 500-year-old altar which features stories from religious archives . St. Elizabeth`s Church was also the model for the impressive Cologne Cathedral.
Opening times Mon - Sat: 09.00am - 17.00pm Sunday: 11.00am - 17.00pm

Before you head back to Frankfurt you visit this beautiful garden which is maintained by the University of Marburg. Explore the various flora and fauna from around the world. Begin with the rock garden which represents a combination of species from different European countries. Then discover the Arboretum. Its focal point are the trees such as conifers, alders, maples, birches, ash, hazels, ginkgos and willows. Next, visit the burial mounds from the bronze age. Don`t miss the Forest, the Medicinal and Useful Plants and the fern collection which contains 80 species. While you are walking in the garden enjoy the fresh air and the nature which surrounds you in this beautiful place.
Opening Hours Summer (April 1st to October 31st): outdoor and greenhouse daily 09:00am to 18:00pm Winter (November 1st to March 31st): outdoor daily 9 am. to 4 pm

Let`s take a break and stop for a dinner. This restaurant is located on the beautiful banks of the river Lahn in Giessen. Enjoy the delicious traditional food and the relaxing atmosphere.
Opening Hours Open Monday - Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00pm Sunday opens from 9 a.m. – 10:00pm Breakfast daily from 10 a.m., except Sunday buffet always 9 a.m.-12 p.m