Hotels in Wetzlar, Germany
Wetzlar is a city in the Hesse region, in the heart of Germany, located about sixty miles north of Frankfurt. Set in the valley of the River Lahn, this is a beautiful small town of 50 000 inhabitants surrounded by low mountains and forests. The city has preserved many old buildings built in different styles: Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque. Throughout the old town, Altstadt, buildings are preserved as they were in the late eighteenth century.
The best buildings are mainly located around the historical squares, the Buttermarkt-Domplatz - where the butter market was held and which overlooks the Cathedral, the Fischmarkt - where the fish market was held, the Eisenmarkt – hosting the market of iron and Kornmarkt where the cereals market was held.
Other important sights of interest in Wetzlar are Wetzlarer Dom, the Cathedral, built starting from 1230, the old bridge over the Lahn River, which separates the old from the new city, where lie the remains of ancient fortifications of the XIII and XIV centuries with some very interesting findings as Schneiderturm, the Tailor's Tower, the Säuturm or the Kalsmuntpforte, Kalsmunt Gate.
This modern four star hotel is located five minutes from the cathedral Wetzlarer Dom. Mercure Hotel Kongress Wetzlar features a fully equipped health club with indoor pool, fitness area, Jacuzzi and beauty salon.
This cozy three-star hotel awaits you in Wetzlar, in an excellent position to reach the main areas of interest such as the Cathedral, Jerusalemhaus, Lottehaus, Schloss Braunfels. The hotel is conveniently located...
Hotel Wetzlater Hof is located 5 minutes from the centre of Wetzlar and 2 minutes walk away from Stadthalle. 3 stars, cozy and comfortable, this hotel offers good value for money, bar, restaurant and express...
2 star hotel, good value for money, Hotel Euler Haus is in the heart of the picturesque medieval quarter Wetzlara, within walking distance from all the main attractions of the old town. Near the hotel there is the...
This 3-star hotel enjoys a central location in Wetzlar, between the railway station and the cathedral. Rittal Arena is located 10 minutes from the hotel, while in a 45-minute drive you can reach Frankfurt.
Located in the Büblingshausen area, east of Wetzlar, Hotel Blankefeld offers easy access to the A45 motorway, a rich breakfast buffet and a friendly and attentive service.
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In Wetzlar, tourists can not miss the tour of the places where writer Goethe spent his life. Such as Lotte’s house, where the artist went to see Charlotte Buff (unsuccessfully courted and who inspired his masterpiece The Sorrows of Young Werther), the Jerusalemhaus, with the Goethe- Werther library, the Reichskammergerichtsmuseum, museum of the Imperial Court of Justice, where the writer did his training, or how Heimatmuseum Hüttenberg-Goethehaus Volpertshausen, the regional museum, where Goethe used to have fun during the dance parties.
Wetzlar is a cheerful and lively city where people like to organize parties very often. From late July to August, the Wetzlar festival is held, with musical and theatrical performances. Other moments of great joy are those during the summer wine festival, the feast of the old bridge and the Gallusmarkt. Wetzlar is home to the Leitz headquarters, a company specialized in precision optical mechanisms: here was made the legendary Leica camera.
The availability of hotels in Wetzlar is not very wide, and especially during the summer it is not easy to find accommodation without booking in advance.
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