Lauterbach (Hesse)
Accommodation in Lauterbach
Lauterbach (Hesse) combines historic townscapes with active exploration: the old town’s half-timbered houses and traces of the town’s history take centre stage, while the Vulkanradweg and Bachtour offer different perspectives on the surrounding area. The market square has been the heart of the town since 1266 and is surrounded by numerous beautiful half-timbered houses. You can tailor your stay to your interests in architecture, museum visits or outdoor activities.
Old Town and Town History
The Protestant town church was built between 1763 and 1768. It is considered one of the most beautiful Rococo churches in Hesse and is also a gem of the High Baroque. Another remnant of the town’s fortifications is the Ankerturm: it is the last surviving defensive tower of the town wall and has watched over the gateway leading into the town for more than 750 years. The sights of Lauterbach’s old town are easy to reach on foot. If you would like to include the old town in your explorations when choosing a holiday apartment, its walkable attractions are a useful factor to consider when deciding on a location.
Museum and Historic Vaulted Cellars
A guided tour of the Hohhaus Museum offers insights into the history of the house and includes, among other things, archaeological finds from Wartenberg Castle and finds from burial mounds. In the Historic Classroom, visitors experience a school lesson as it would have been 100 years ago. The museum visit thus offers both archaeological finds and a historical classroom experience. For a shared outing with children, the lesson offers a concrete opportunity to learn about history not only through artefacts but also through a classroom setting.
Another way to explore the past is the “Lauterbacher Unterwelt” tour. It leads into historic vaulted cellars beneath the former service wings of the first castle brewery, the town hall and the Posthotel Johannesberg. The tour brings everyday, cultural, social and economic history to life. If you are particularly interested in how people lived and worked in earlier times, this offers a distinct focus alongside the exhibitions and finds at the Hohhaus Museum.
Cycling and Hiking
The Vulkanradweg runs for 94 kilometres along a former railway line through the Vogelsberg. It leads from Altenstadt through Lauterbach to Schlitz, passing through woodland and meadows. Its total length makes it a more extensive cycling route, whose course you can take into account when planning your day. Lauterbach also offers many opportunities for hiking and cycling. You can shape your stay around cultural sightseeing or focus more on outdoor activities.
Near Lauterbach, the Bachtour Lauterbach trail passes through the Münchswiesen, a protected area that is home to rare flora and fauna. On the Bachtour, Eisenbach Castle can only be viewed from the outside. Guests can access the castle chapel; the key is available at the Burg-Post restaurant. These different options can help you take your interests into account when planning an outing: the castle visit is limited to viewing it from outside, while access to the chapel is provided.
Discover More Places
If you would also like to explore other places: Grebenau, Schlitz, Homberg, Antrifttal, Mücke, Feldatal, Herbstein, Freiensteinau.
For the broader travel overview: Vogelsberg.
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