Wetter, town in Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf in Hesse, Germany
Wetter is a small town in the Marburg-Biedenkopf region of Hesse, situated in a depression surrounded by hills. The townscape is defined by an early Gothic stiftskirche with a large tower, surrounded by narrow streets and half-timbered houses, with remnants of the medieval town wall and towers adding further historical character.
Wetter was first mentioned in the 8th and 9th centuries and received city rights in 1239, reflecting its importance as a trading place on a major north-south route. In the Middle Ages the town had its own coinage system, was praised in 1597 as one of the most significant in Hesse, but suffered multiple town fires in the 17th century from which it repeatedly recovered.
The town's name has roots in ancient times and was preserved through centuries, sometimes referred to as 'Wetter Hessen' to distinguish it from other places with the same name. Narrow streets lined with half-timbered houses from the 16th century show how residents built and lived together across generations.
The town lies south of Marburg and is easily reached via federal highway 252, with train connections to larger surrounding towns. The town center with its stiftskirche is easy to explore on foot, while surrounding hills and forests of the Burgwald offer good opportunities for walks.
In the Middle Ages Wetter had its own coinage system, indicating its economic significance and distinguishing it from many other towns. The Latin school was so well-known over centuries that students marked their affiliation with the term 'wetternanus est' and many later scholars and scientists came from here.
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