Wetzlar Travel Guide

 
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Explore Wetzlar

Things to Do  

old town

old town, Wetzlar

 oritperi Says:  Historic town which is situated on the banks of lhan river .Explore old town and d'ont miss the cathedral and the musical fountain which is found in the entrance to old city by the bridge 

Kajaking on the River Lahn

Kajaking on the River Lahn, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  every Summer big Kajak tours are held from Wetzlar on the River,short ones about 5km and longer ones, up to 3days into the surrounding and Countryside of Wetzlarand even to the 'sister'City Giessen....people call, more sophisticated then Wetzlar, with University, Opera and... 

small Rapids

small Rapids, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  make kayaking interesting..but I only watched, because the rapids now and then need a bit expirience to negociate. my expirience in a kajak is nil 

Hotels  

Hotel Wetzlarer Hof

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Hotels  

by the River Lahn: two Campgrounds..Backpackers & Hotels

by the River Lahn: two Campgrounds..Backpackers & Hotels, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  have an idyllic and peacful setting.of course Hotels, Backpackers and Motels are all in and around Wetzlar small swimming pool and kids playground, the other no swimmingpool but it's save to swim in a cleaned up part of the River...even the Swans like the place ..again 

Restaurants  

Hauptwache: Bistro

Hauptwache: Bistro, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  very nice Bistro in the old part of Wetzlar, young and old like the food, al fresco when the weather permits pasta, pizza and very nice salads, Breakfast is good too 

street cafe's

street cafe's, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  what ever you want even fish and chips to be had, or german currywurst, ...curry sausage, hot Frankfurter or Wiener that one is my favorite......the Icecream parlor 

Rathaus Schaenke: Am Fischmarkt

Rathaus Schaenke: Am Fischmarkt, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  great old Building with excellent Restaurant facility. cosy furniture and lovely atmosphere from fresh fish to pasta and a fine salat buffet and don't forget the desert. german cheesecake 

Transportation  

in easy reach from Frankfurt
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by Train ca.1hour from Frankfurt or also by car over the Autobahn, maybe Frankfurt - Cologne, turn off at the beautiful, old City of Limburg and travel on from there to Wetzlar

Updated Oct 22, 2004

Website: www.deutschebahn.de

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Shopping  

Factory shop: Leica Haus

Factory shop: Leica Haus, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  Leica Cameras for less.some are 'second's have a little scratch on the camera body.......but nothing wrong with the function or lenses.just an imperfection for the eyes and the people, can give a heavy price deduction on the cameramake sure of the opening hourstel. nr on the... 

right from the factory: LEICA Cameras

right from the factory: LEICA Cameras, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  a real, real hot tipthe other face of Wetzlar....poetic and commercial.....click on the next tip 

Off The Beaten Path  

Braunfels

Braunfels, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  just 3km from the Citycenter, this quaint little Town hugged around the Castle is well worth a visit. to reach by Bus from the Busstation at the Trainstation in Wetzlar, or by Car.walking around Braunfels, first mentioned in the 12century, is a relaxing encounter with people... 

Limburg an der Lahn

Limburg an der Lahn, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  around 30km from Wetzlar by Train or.. Car over a very good Schnellstrasse.second to the Autobahn.Limburg has been first mentioned in the 9th century.from the 12th century Limburg made its name as commercial centrum as well as a religious one. the Cathedral has its... 

Favorites  

oldest Fachwerkhaus

oldest Fachwerkhaus, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  in Wetzlar..1355, completly renovated in 1986the City is very accesible on foot you'll have the share it with around 55 000 dwellers walking through the Altstadt, is an other pasttime I cherrished. many little Cafe's and Bistros invite for a coffee break and a bite to eat. 

importand german History

importand german History, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  a Town of contrast!! mentioned first in the 10th century, Wetzlar had high status as Law & Order Town.Lawyers, Judges and Advocats made sure of a rich social life as well as building beautiful homes for themselves, some..from the 12-13th Century still standing.the Family of... 

some days are grey

some days are grey, Wetzlar

 pepples46 Says:  and looking dirty....and it's not my fav. thing nor my fondest.but that's Wetzlar, around 4km from the old Center, the industrial Wetzlar presents itself as the breadbasquet for the City..where the goods are made, income generated and people make a living... 

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