Discover Edermünde

If you are looking for a hotel in Edermünde, the area’s varied themes can guide your planning: these include a landscape viewpoint in Besse, local history in Haldorf and the “City, Countryside, River” circular route. The solar-heated swimming pool at Holzhausen’s outdoor pool is another option to keep in mind for your stay.

Landscape views at the stele in Besse

The “Center of Germany” stele stands in an idyllic meadow on the edge of the Langenberge hills in Besse. From there, the view stretches across the Chattengau landscape to the Söhre hills. A basalt stele about three meters high marks the spot. It can be seen clearly from a small rest area with a bench and information board. The stele is accessible via the Habichtswald Nature Park hiking car park on Röder Weg in Besse. This destination offers both views of the landscape and clear directions for finding your way on site.

Local history and open interpretations in Haldorf

The Haldorf horse grave lies above Wolfershausen in the woodland of the Haldorf district. The weathered inscription on the gravestone reads, “Here lie Bella and Rosa, February 13, 1868.” The grave is accessible via the Ederhöhenweg; from Haldorf, follow the route toward Wolfershausen, near Amselhof. The Haldorf Riesenstein is made of quartzite, which does not occur in the immediate area. Since explanations involving natural transport have proved unsuccessful, it is thought to be a menhir. This remains one possible interpretation.

The shepherd’s house also tells the story of the village. It was built in 1726; the last shepherd lived there until his death in 1948. The shepherd’s house contains a local history museum with a permanent exhibition of objects from village life. Other cultural offerings include exhibitions of paintings, ceramics and glass art. The building’s history and the exhibition focus on different aspects: the house as a former residence and the records of village life.

Circular route and other activities

The “City, Countryside, River” circular route runs from Edermünde to Kassel and back, along the Eder and Fulda rivers. It starts at Edermünde-Grifte station and follows the Eder Cycle Route toward Guntershausen. Along the way, the route passes through typical North Hessian half-timbered villages and by farm shops and small, cozy inns. This gives the tour its own perspective on river landscapes and village life. If you include this route in your plans, the named stops and river sections will help you familiarize yourself with its course.

The outdoor pool in the Edermünde district of Holzhausen has a solar-heated swimming pool. If you are planning a visit to swim, check the current opening conditions in advance.

More themes in Schwalm-Eder District

Schwalm-Eder District is the wider travel destination; its low mountain landscapes include Knüll, Kellerwald and Habichtswald. The district’s other cultural attractions are located in their own distinct places: the Malerstübchen Museum in Willingshausen explores 19th- and 20th-century art history and displays paintings featuring Schwalm costume. It also showcases traditional Schwalm handicrafts, including whitework embroidery, knitting and spinning. Guided by an expert, visitors can attend talks about the artists’ colony and its artists, as well as Schwalm customs and crafts. The Museum of the Schwalm in Schwalmstadt-Ziegenhain displays, in a reconstructed pottery workshop, the ceramics and pottery commonly used in the region. A large-scale model depicts Ziegenhain Water Fortress as it appeared in 1761, after it was shelled during the Seven Years’ War.

Discover more destinations: Haldorf, Grifte, Fritzlar, Felsberg, Guxhagen, Bad Zwesten, Jesberg, Borken.

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