Odenwald Vacations

Darmstadt - Odenwald is located some 280 miles (451 kilometers) from Berlin, the capital of Germany, and about 40 miles (64 kilometers) from Frankfurt.

It comes as no surprise that the area around Darmstadt - Odenwald is a perennial favourite with vacationers from across the globe; the surrounding region is an Aladdin's Cave of terrific natural and man-made attractions. Roughly 11 miles (18 kilometers) away is Bad Konig. Set aside a day here to visit the Georg Vetter Museum and Altes Schloss.

Heidelberg, is another interesting place to head to. It is approximately 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Darmstadt - Odenwald and offers a diverse range of visitor attractions, for example Heidelberg Church of the Holy Spirit (Heiliggeistkirche), Heidelberg Castle and Thingplatz. University of Heidelberg New Campus and University of Heidelberg Old Campus are also good places to spend a little time.

An excellent way to really get a sense of an area is by getting an understanding of its past. While in Hessen, be sure to see the area's fine old towns. Hessen is a wonderful vacation destination for visitors with a passion for open-air exhibits and gardens.

Hessen is a good place to participate in a fascinating city walking tours and segway tours that are offered here.

At the end of your time in Darmstadt - Odenwald, spend the last of your euros on last minute keepsakes and say Tschüss (farewell).