Hadamar

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Hadamar, located in the Hesse region of Germany, is a charming town with a rich history and a variety of attractions for visitors to explore. The town is known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, including the picturesque half-timbered houses that line its streets. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the town center, taking in the sights and sounds of this historic area.

One of the must-see attractions in Hadamar is the Hadamar Palace, a stunning Renaissance-style building that dates back to the 16th century. The palace is surrounded by beautiful gardens and is a popular spot for visitors to explore and take in the picturesque scenery. Guided tours are available for those who want to learn more about the history of the palace and the area.

For those interested in history, a visit to the Hadamar Memorial is a sobering and important experience. The memorial is located on the site of a former euthanasia center run by the Nazis during World War II. It serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed during this dark period in history and honors the victims of the Holocaust.

Nature lovers will also find plenty to enjoy in Hadamar, with its close proximity to the beautiful Westerwald and Taunus mountain ranges. The area offers numerous hiking and cycling trails, as well as opportunities for fishing and boating on the nearby rivers and lakes.

Alternative names: Population: 12.5 thous. (2019)Area: 15.83 mi²Coordinates: 50°26'55"N, 8°2'43"E

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Nearby attractions include: Limburg Cathedral, WERKStadt Limburg, Schadeck Castle, Schloss Oranienstein.

4.2 miS
Colourful 13th-century religious site
Limburg Cathedral, Limburg an der Lahn
108 min walk • Limburg Cathedral, officially known as the Cathedral of Saint George, is an architectural gem that crowns the city of Limburg an der Lahn in Germany. This stunning example of late Romanesque architecture commands attention as it sits perched on a rocky hill above the...
4.5 miS
50°23'3"N • 8°3'33"E
WERKStadt Limburg, Limburg an der Lahn
115 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
5.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Schadeck Castle, Runkel
143 min walk • Schadeck Castle is a counter-castle which was built in opposition to the nearby Runkel Castle. It stands above the River Lahn in the eponymous parish in the county of Limburg-Weilburg in the German state of Hesse.
4.7 miS
Forts and castles
Schloss Oranienstein, Diez
121 min walk • Schloss Oranienstein is one of the palaces of the house of Orange-Nassau, sited at Diez on the Lahn. It was built on the ruins of Dierstein Abbey between 1672 and 1681 for Countess Albertine Agnes of Nassau after she was widowed.
2.2 miSW
50°25'10"N • 8°1'27"E
Freibad Elz, Elz
57 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
4 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Elzer Berg
102 min walk • The Elzer Berg is a hill in Hesse, Germany. The Autobahn A3 crosses the hill. Its downhill slope facing Limburg is known for its speed limit that is rigorously enforced with cameras mounted in the sign gantries.
4.2 miS
Gothic architecture
Römer 2-4-6, Limburg an der Lahn
107 min walk • The Römer 2-4-6 is a Gothic timbered house constructed in 1289. It is one of the oldest timbered houses in Germany and is located in the historical old German town of Limburg an der Lahn.
3.9 miSE
Church
St. Lubentius
99 min walk • The church of St Lubentius in Dietkirchen, now part of Limburg an der Lahn, Hesse, Germany, was the most important church of the region until the 13th century.
4.2 miS
Cemetery
ehemaliger Friedhof, Limburg an der Lahn
107 min walk • The former cemetery of the city of Limburg an der Lahn is located in the immediate vicinity of Limburg Cathedral on Domplatz. The cemetery, which served as the final resting place of both the members of the monastery and the city's population, was...
4.1 miS
50°23'28"N • 8°3'54"E
Brückenturm, Limburg an der Lahn
104 min walk • Tower
4.7 miS
Monastery
Dierstein Abbey
120 min walk • Dierstein Abbey was a Benedictine monastery, on the site now occupied by Schloss Oranienstein near Diez, Germany. It is first recorded in 1153 and was probably founded by the counts of Diez.