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Odenwald
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Odenwald Association Home Page
Odenwald - Germany,
The Odenwald Area is a mainly rural area in the South-west of Germany within easy reach of Frankfurt to the North and Heidelberg to the South. It is an area of outstanding beauty with dense forests, lakes and rivers. World famous monuments and Roman remains are to be found throughout the area and its castles range from the Romanesque to the Baroque.
For lovers of good food the Odenwald is ideal with traditional dishes being offered throughout the year and you won't want to miss out on tasting the local brewed beers – “Schmucker” and “Erbacher” and the fine wines from local vineyards.
There are many attractions on offer all year round to suit the needs of all ages, whether you want to go hiking or walking in the surrounding countryside, or visit the Castles and historic monuments. The Odenwald is proud of its history of crafts ranging from pottery, famous wood carvers and basket makers to its gingerbread bakers and its modern chocolatiers.
Michelstadt
Lies in south-eastern part of the Odenwald in the middle of the Hessian Bergstrasse-Odenwald Nature Park. It lies at the crossroads of the ancient trade route from Frankfurt to Stuttgart and from Worms to Würzburg. It boasts some of the oldest buildings in Germany.
The Rathaus
The famous late Gothic Town Hall is the most original timbered building in Germany and was established 1484.
The Market Place
With its Renaissance-style fountain decorated with wrought iron, is said to date from 1575. Around the Market Place are examples of the fine half-timbered houses for which the area is famous.
Visit Erbach’s Ivory Museum and beautiful Palace or the health giving Spas of Bad König or for a taste of adventure - the Abenteuer Wald – the Adventure Park in W?rzberg with its rope climbs and slides.
One thing is sure – you’ll never run out of ideas of what to do in the Odenwald and you’ll be sure of a friendly welcome!
More information can be found on the Odenwald by clicking on the
Visit Odenwald Website section of the menu.
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