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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

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Waldeck Castle

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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Waldeck-Frankenberg

Waldeck

Waldeck Castle

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Waldeck Castle

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Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

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Location: Waldeck, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. View of Waldeck Castle – Edersee Dam loop from Edersee

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2. Bärental Wooden Bridge – Waldeck Castle loop from Scheid

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3. Edersee Primeval Forest Trail – Waldeck Castle loop from Rehbach

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Sebastian Kowalke

December 15, 2017

The medieval stronghold of Waldeck towers high above Lake Edersee. The completely preserved building has a history of more than 900 years. The Counts of Waldeck lived in the castle until 1655 and expanded it like a castle over time. The castle was then used as a barracks and in the 18th and 19th centuries primarily as a penitentiary and women's prison. Today you can find out more about the eventful history in the castle museum. In addition to the museum, there is a restaurant and a hotel in the castle.

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JR56

December 14, 2018

The landmark of the region, the defiant Waldeck Castle, once ancestral seat of the Counts of Waldeck, who resided here until the 17th century, towers 200 m above the 27 km long lake. Today the castle is home to a first-class hotel and various restaurants.
From the viewing terrace you have a wonderful view of the Edersee and the wooded mountains of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
Visiting the castle complex is free of charge, the castle museum is chargeable.
Source and further information: edersee.com/schloss.html

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August 16, 2019

From the castle courtyard you can enjoy a fantastic view over the Edersee. Admission is free and the climb is worth it: edersee.com.

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Location: Waldeck, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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