Hesse is in the central west part of Germany. The capital (Landeshauptstadt) of Hessen is Wiesbaden. The population of Hessen is 6.266 million inhabitants (Einwohner) in 2019. The extension (Fläche) of Hessen is 21.115 km².
Other big cities: Frankfurt am Main, Darmstadt, Offenbach, Hanau, Gießen, Wetzlar, Limburg, Fulda, Kassel and Marburg.
The most important rivers in Hesse are the Fulda and Eder rivers in the north, the Lahn in the central part of Hesse, and the Main and Rhein in the south.
The best 10 lakes in Hessen are:
Niddasee
Grüner See
Dutenhofener See
Strandbad Langener Waldsee
Schwanenteich
Silbersee
Badesee Mainflingen
Waldsee Raunheim
Strandbad Spessartblick
Hot Sport Wasserski und Wakeboard Seepark
Hessen is bounded by the states of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) to the north, Thüringen (Thuringia) to the east, Bayern (Bavaria) to the southeast, Baden-Württemberg to the south, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate) to the west, and Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine–Westphalia) to the northwest.
The countryside is hilly and there are numerous mountain ranges, including the Rhön, the Westerwald, the Taunus, the Vogelsberg, the Knüll and the Spessart.
10 Important views of Hessen (Sehenswürdigkeiten):
Get lost in Marburg’s old town
Be stunned by Frankfurt’s contrasts
Take a stroll around Wiesbaden
Relax at the Kurpark in Bad Homburg
Learn about the Felsenmeer saga
Hike the Kellerwald-Edersee forest
Roam Kassel’s beautiful park
Take a history lesson at Braunfels Castle
Be enchanted by Limburg an der Lahn
See the medieval remains of Butzbach
High tech innovations, business and investment opportunities and career choices- the Hessen way of life.
Welcome to Hessen! Versatility is an essential strength of the state. Whether an active holiday or to experience nature, a wellness holiday or a cultural trip -- here you feel really comfortable. Enjoy the beauty of nature. Numerous castles and chateaus characterize the scenic profile and complement the cultural diversity of Hessen. Here Baroque meets the Modern Age; Goethe meets the fairy tale land of the Grimm brothers. Let go and experience the sheer relaxation -- your way. Hot mineral springs and modern thermal baths offer a diversified wellness program.
Frankfurt is the first port of call for many visitors to Germany - thanks largely to its airport, a major hub. But the city is certainly worth exploring in its own right, for its architecture, history and renowned museums. Frankfurt is the biggest financial center in Germany.