Geismar: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Geismar is the birthplace of the denominational bishop Dr. Konrad Martin, who was born here in 1812. For those interested in cultural history, this biographical connection provides a specific point of reference. You can rent a holiday apartment in Geismar.

Nature

The Frieda is a distinctive landscape feature of Geismar.

Culture and History

Geismar was first mentioned by name in 1269, and the village church is recorded as subordinate to Anrode Abbey for this period.

During the Thirty Years' War, Geismar was burned down by Swedish soldiers in 1641; only four houses survived the fire.

Hiking

A circular hike in the nature park begins in Geismar and leads through Döringsdorf, across the area of the former inner-German border and via Bebendorf to the plateau of Hülfensberg before returning to Geismar. The route described provides a specific point of reference for hikers interested in regional history.

When hiking around Geismar, a circular route beginning in Geismar to the Eichsfeld Cross and the Boniface Chapel is also described.

Surroundings

Rothestein, Großer Leuchtberg and Bilstein Castle Ruins are located in the area surrounding Geismar.

Arnstein and the Hoher Graben fortification are also located in the wider regional surroundings of Geismar.

Weinberg, Roßberg and Eichberg are located in the immediate surroundings of Geismar.

Geographical Location

Geismar is located approximately 15 kilometres south of Heilbad Heiligenstadt and 9 kilometres northeast of Eschwege. This information is intended to provide orientation for visits in the wider surrounding area.

Geismar lies in the southern Eichsfeld at the confluence of the Frieda, Rosoppe and Rode rivers; the southern municipal boundary forms the state border between Thuringia and Hesse.

If you would like to extend your travel planning, you can find further destinations under Lindewerra, Hohengandern, Küllstedt, Gernrode, Mackenrode, Büttstedt, Schimberg and Leinefelde-Worbis.

To the higher-level travel overview: Eichsfeld.