Altenburg

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The Altenburg is a hill in the county of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Hesse, Germany. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1480 ftCoordinates: 51°14'48"N, 9°17'29"E

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Altenburg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hercules monument, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Scharfenstein, Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe.

6.5 miNE
Complex devoted to ancient Greek demigod
Hercules monument, Kassel
166 min walk • The Hercules Monument is a grandiose historical landmark towering above the city of Kassel, Germany. This monumental structure, located in the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, is known for its commanding presence and intricate baroque architecture.
7 miNE
Palatial, fine art and antiquities museum
Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel
178 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Kassel, Germany, Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe stands as a stunning testament to baroque landscaping and design. This sprawling park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers visitors a chance to immerse themselves in a blend of...
5.8 miSE
Climbing
Scharfenstein
148 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Germany, Scharfenstein emerges as an exhilarating climbing spot that beckons adventurers and rock climbing enthusiasts from around the globe. This rugged locale is characterized by its striking rock formations and challenging ascents, offering a...
7.2 miNE
Baroque architecture, Palace, Forts and castles
Museum Schloss Wilhelmshöhe, Kassel
183 min walk • Schloss Wilhelmshöhe is a Neoclassical palace located in Bad Wilhelmshöhe, a part of Kassel, Germany. It was built for Landgrave Wilhelm IX of Hesse in the late 18th century. Emperor Wilhelm II made extensive use of it as a summer residence and personal retreat.
5 miE
51°15'31"N • 9°24'22"E
Aqua-Park, Baunatal
129 min walk • Amusement, Water park, Swimming
7.2 miNE
Museum, Baroque architecture, Art museum
Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Kassel
183 min walk • The Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister is an art gallery housed in the Schloss Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel in Germany. It is based on the collection of William VIII, Landgrave of Hesse-Kassel.
6.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Löwenburg, Kassel
173 min walk • The Löwenburg is a pleasure palace built from 1793 in Kassel's Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe.
5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Brasselsberg, Kassel
149 min walk • The Brasselsberg is a hill in Hesse, Germany.
5.9 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Hahn
152 min walk • The Hahn is a 255.8 m-high basalt knoll in the district of Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, within the town of Edermünde-Holzhausen, in Hesse, Germany.
5.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Baunsberg, Baunatal
135 min walk • The Baunsberg is a hill in Hesse, Germany.
5.3 miW
51°15'3"N • 9°10'10"E
Railway Museum, Naumburg
135 min walk • Museum