Fulda, Administrative district in Hesse, Germany
Fulda is an administrative district in northeastern Hesse that encompasses varied landscapes including forested hills and mountain sections. The region contains multiple towns and numerous smaller municipalities spread across valleys and upland areas.
The district was established in 1821 following the merger of the Duchy of Fulda with Hesse under a new administrative framework. Before this, the territory had been shaped by centuries of religious rule and feudal governance.
The communities throughout the area celebrate local traditions through festivals and markets held in village squares and town centers. Traditional half-timbered buildings remain central to how people experience their towns and define regional identity.
The district center is accessible by major highway and railway connections, serving as the main hub for administrative services and information. Transportation between communities can take longer than expected due to the hilly terrain and winding roads.
The Wasserkuppe, the highest peak in the region, served as the birthplace of German gliding in the early 1900s. Enthusiasts conducted the first practical experiments with motorless flight on its slopes, making it a landmark in aviation history.
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Wasserkuppe
19 km
Observation Post Alpha
25.2 km
Fulda Cathedral
1.2 km
Kreuzberg
29.7 kmFulda monastery
1.2 km
Schwarzes Moor in der Rhön
27.3 km
Milseburg
15.1 km
Kloster Kreuzberg
29.4 km
Rotes Moor
23.3 km
Fulda railway station
612 m
Schloss Fasanerie
6 km
St. Michael's Church
1.1 km
Burg Herzberg
28.3 km
Fulda City Palace
1 km
Bieberstein Palace, Hesse
11.8 km
Dammersfeldkuppe
22 km
Kloster Frauenberg
1.1 km
Ottersteine
20.7 km
St. Peter
1.8 km
Fliegerdenkmal Wasserkuppe
18.8 km
Ellenbogen
28 km
Rombachtalbrücke
13.5 km
Oppidum Milseburg
14.9 km
Burg Brandenstein
24.1 km
Ebersburg Castle
15.1 km
Ratgar-Basilika Fulda
1.2 km
Steinwand
13.2 km
The German Gliding Museum
19.6 km
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