Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Hersfeld-Rotenburg stretches across 1,097 square kilometers of hilly landscapes with whitewashed houses along grassy riverbanks near Kassel in northeastern Germany.

The district formed in 1972 through the merger of Hersfeld and Rotenburg districts, which had maintained separate administrative functions since their establishment in 1821.

The Bad Hersfelder Festival takes place annually at the Hersfeld Abbey ruins, presenting theatrical performances and musical events for audiences from multiple European countries.

The district includes twenty municipalities with Bad Hersfeld serving as the administrative center, connected through an extensive network of regional railways and roads.

The Hersfeld Abbey, dating from 769, stands as the largest Romanesque church ruin in Europe, with its walls reaching considerable heights despite centuries of exposure.

Location: Kassel Government Region

Inception: 1972

Capital city: Bad Hersfeld

Elevation above the sea: 197 m

Shares border with: Fulda, Vogelsbergkreis, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Wartburgkreis

Website: https://hef-rof.de

GPS coordinates: 50.87160,9.71604

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:55