District of Schwalm-Eder
Fantastic things:
Medieval towns of varied half-timbered architecture.
Imperial city of Fritzlar and its cathedral.
Hesse's Reformation city, Homberg on the Efze.
Schwalmstadt and its moated fortress and castle, the water fortress Ziegenhain.
Alsfeld and Melsungen with outstanding half-timbered town halls.
Wildpark Knüll, where deer and native animals roam freely, safe from enclosed bears and wolves.
Hesse's Brown Coal Mining Museum Borken - Learn all about coal and energy.
See mining technology in historical displays, visit a show mine and follow an extensive educational trail. Theme park activities include information on conserving natural resources.
Art colony at Willingshausen: nestled in the Old Quarter, this is Europe's oldest artists' colony. Today the ambient light as well as nature at its loveliest continue to attract those involved in the visual arts.
Enchanting places: 
It is believed the traditional attire worn in this region served as inspiration to the Brothers Grimm. Little Red Riding Hood's costume is a ready example. Red caps were worn by every girl, and even unmarried women, until age thirty.
Countless sagas and legends can be traced to places in the Schwalm - Eder district.
Alsfeld Fairy Tale House.
Neukirchen Fairy Tale House.
Museum der Schwalm in Schwalmstadt's Ziegenhain displays local crafts and authentic regional costume. Be sure to see Little Red Riding Hood's outfit.
Phone: 05681/775-480
Fax.: 05681/710-614
eMail: khb@schwalm-eder-kreis.de
www.kurhessisches-bergland.de
