Lauterbach

Lauterbach is a town and administrative center in the Vogelsbergkreis district of Hesse, situated in rolling countryside. The settlement includes a town center with streets and buildings along with surrounding residential areas and farmland.

Municipal rights were granted in 1266, giving the settlement legal status and protection rights. Defensive structures like a castle and city walls were then built to protect the center over the following centuries.

The town preserves traces of its past in structures like the Ankerturm, a remnant of the medieval city wall. Visitors can discover these historical remains while walking through the streets and learn how the town once protected itself.

The town has good rail and bus connections making it easy to reach larger cities or arrive here from elsewhere. Visitors should explore the pedestrian zones in the center, where most shops and restaurants are located.

Beer has been brewed here since 1527 following traditional methods, with a brewery operating for nearly five centuries. This long history of beer production is deeply rooted in the local identity and draws beer enthusiasts from across the region.