Discover Volkmarsen

Kugelsburg Castle and the museum: Discover the past

Built around 1200, Kugelsburg Castle is one of Volkmarsen’s landmarks. Today, it serves as a viewing platform. A free telescope in its round tower offers views over Volkmarsen and the surrounding area. Two different attractions come together here: the historic castle and views of the town and its surroundings. If you enjoy combining historic sites with scenic views during your stay, you can make Kugelsburg Castle a focus of your trip.

You can take another look into the past in the so-called Witches’ Cellar at Kugelsburg Castle, which gives visitors an impression of the Middle Ages. The Volkmarsen Historical and Agricultural Museum offers a different perspective. Its collection includes old agricultural machinery, household appliances, and tools used in various trades. Visitors can also see archaeological finds from the early Middle Ages that come from the Volkmarsen municipal area. The collection ranges from equipment used in agriculture, households, and crafts to early finds from the local area. History enthusiasts will find different subjects at the castle and museum, each of which can take centre stage in planning a trip.

Circular trails, cycling, and water activities

For outdoor exercise, Volkmarsen has circular hiking trails through a scenic area. The trails are up to 12 km long. This information helps you take the possible route length into account when planning your day; it does not indicate walking time or difficulty. If you want hiking to play a larger part in your stay, you can include the circular trails as a separate part of your itinerary and compare the stated distance with your personal preferences.

Cycling is another option to consider when planning your trip: the Twiste Cycle Route is one of the cycling routes around Volkmarsen, in the area near the destination. If you prefer exploring by bike, you can consider this option alongside the circular hiking trails.

At Sauerbrunnen, visitors can sample fresh spring water. The Sauerbrunnen leisure complex also has an adventure playground. Another water-based activity is offered by Volkmarsen Castle Swimming Pool, which has a 60-metre water slide. Volkmarsen therefore offers both a spring and leisure complex, as well as a swimming pool with a specific water slide. If these activities appeal to you, you can take them into account when deciding how important water and leisure activities should be during your holiday.

When choosing accommodation in Volkmarsen, it may help to first decide what you want to focus on: should your trip centre mainly on history, hiking or cycling tours, or the leisure and water activities described above? These experiences offer practical guidance without assuming a particular type of accommodation or amenities. This makes it easier to search for a holiday apartment that suits the activities you are most interested in during your stay.

More places to discover: Twistetal, Waldeck, Bromskirchen, Frankenberg, Gemünden, Haina, Vöhl, Bad Arolsen.

For the broader travel overview: Waldeck-Frankenberg.