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Edertal, Hesse, Germany
5.4 km from city centre
$316
Avg. per night
Edertal, Hesse, Germany
5.3 km from city centre
$332
Avg. per night

About Edertal

Framed by the rugged peaks of the Kellerwald range, Edertal is a small town overlooking the Affolderner See in northern Hesse. Its dam was constructed in the early 20th century and was famously breached by Allied bombers during World War II.

Stroll along the bank of the Eder River to where it meets the Affolderner See, a man-made reservoir created in 1929. It was originally designed to serve the Waldeck Pumped Storage Station and is now a popular recreational spot for local anglers. A variety of birdlife can be sighted in the area, including mute swans and Eurasian wigeons.

Edertal makes a good base for visiting Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, which preserves one of the largest remaining beech forests in Central Europe. It’s traversed by a network of hiking and cycling trails that lead between natural springs and impressive rock formations. Keen trekkers can explore along the 68-kilometre Urwald Trail.

Getting there

Edertal is around 45 minutes’ drive from Kassel and Kassel Airport, which has seasonal flights to destinations across Europe. Buses connect to Edertal and the village is small enough to explore on foot. Rental bicycles are also available for getting around.

Facts about staying in Edertal

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  • What are the best hotels in Edertal?

    Haus Waldesruh, 3 Ferienwohnungen is a very popular hotel in Edertal, with a score of 8.8 from 72 reviews. Ferienwohnung Sonnenblick (8.8 from 57 reviews) is also a highly rated Edertal hotel based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting Hesse?

    In addition to Edertal, travellers opt to visit Frankfurt am Main when visiting Hesse. Darmstadt is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Edertal?

    In total, there are 144 hotels to choose from in Edertal, compared to 11,556 properties in Hesse.

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