Aßlar, town in Lahn-Dill-Kreis in Hesse, Germany
Aßlar is a small town in the Lahn-Dill district of Hesse with a mix of historic brick buildings and modern structures. The old town center features traditional facades around a central market square, while several districts including Werdorf, Bechlingen, and Oberlemp have grown together around the core.
Aßlar was first mentioned in documents in 783, though the region's history extends further back, particularly through Werdorf which is recorded from 772. The town received its official city status only in 1978 after several neighboring villages merged with it in 1977.
The name Aßlar comes from an old word meaning a protected sacred place. You can see how the community gathers in cafes around the town square, walks through local parks, and participates in regular markets where local farmers and craftspeople sell their goods.
The town is easy to navigate on foot and by bicycle since the streets are designed for these modes of transport. Bus stops and train connections link Aßlar with larger cities in the region, offering convenient access without a car.
Werdorf, a district of Aßlar, possesses a castle built between 1680 and 1700 by the Counts of Solms-Greifenstein that rises elegantly in the countryside. An underground museum called Grube Fortuna allows visitors to descend into a historic mining operation and discover the industrial heritage of the region.
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