Witzenhausen, Medieval university town in Werra-Meißner-Kreis, Germany
Located at the confluence of the Gelster and Werra rivers, Witzenhausen features numerous half-timbered buildings and traditional architectural elements throughout its town center.
Established in 1225, Witzenhausen evolved from a wine-producing region to become a major cherry cultivation center with over 100,000 cherry trees surrounding the municipality.
The town celebrates its agricultural heritage through the annual Cherry Fair, where residents select a Cherry Queen and participate in harvesting festivities each July.
The University of Kassel maintains a specialized campus in Witzenhausen focusing on ecological agricultural sciences, making it Germany's smallest university town.
Castle Ludwigstein, constructed in 1415, stands at the intersection of three German states and currently operates as a youth hostel with medieval reenactments.
Location: Werra-Meißner-Kreis
Elevation above the sea: 147 m
Website: https://www.witzenhausen.eu/
Website: https://witzenhausen.eu
GPS coordinates: 51.34167,9.85694
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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