Kirchhain

Kirchhain is situated approximately 220 miles (354 kilometers) southwest of the national capital Berlin, and 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Frankfurt.

To discover why so many tourists choose Hessen as a place to spend their vacation time, ensure you and your travel buddies set aside some time to explore the region. Head 16 miles (26 kilometers) west from Kirchhain to Alsfeld, where you can enjoy the Alsfeld Fairy Tale House and Alsfeld Regional Museum.

About 7 miles (11 kilometers) to the west of Kirchhain is Marburg, an important regional center home to Alte Universitat, Town Hall and Landgrafenschloss. St. Elizabeth Church and Kaiser Wilhelm Tower are just a sample of the other interesting attractions in Marburg.

Whatever your beliefs, you're sure to be moved at Hessen's cathedrals and other holy sites. Experience the region's rich cultural makeup at Hessen's great art galleries, art museums and history museums.

This region features plenty of gentle pursuits. Spend the day cycling or picnicking and let your stress melt away.

Sometimes, the most rewarding travel moments are found in local restaurants and cafés. Amongst the variety of ingredients frequently used in this area are onions and beans. Typical meals include reibekuchen (potato pancakes with apple sauce) and speckkuchen (bacon quiche), but of course there are many other mouthwatering dishes for foodies. For the end of you meal, you should try Frankfurter kranz (butter cream cake topped with nuts). Relish a Hessische Bergstrasse Grauburgunder or Rheingau Riesling. Both of these are popular regional wines.

Everything has to end, but be rest assured, when you have to leave Kirchhain, rest assured, you'll have great photos and memories to keep forever.