Discover Büdingen.
Timber framing, the castle, the town wall and nature – it all starts right at our door. Our tips for your discovery tour through the old town and beyond.
Büdingen Castle
The town’s landmark: the centuries-old residence of the Princes of Ysenburg and Büdingen, with a museum and a romantic courtyard – just a few steps from the Steinhaus.
Jerusalem Gate
The twin-towered town gate of red Büdingen sandstone is considered one of the most beautiful town gates in Germany – a must for every photo album.
Historic old town & market square
Winding lanes, cobblestones and lovingly preserved timber-framed houses: Büdingen’s old town is among the best preserved in Hesse.
Town wall & watchtowers
The almost completely preserved medieval fortification with its towers and bastions can be explored on foot along a circular route.
Heuson Museum
Town and regional history in the historic town hall – from the Middle Ages to the present day.
1950s Museum
A journey back to the years of the German economic miracle: everyday culture, design and technology of the 1950s.
Sandrose Museum
Bizarre sandstone formations from beneath Büdingen – a small museum full of regional curiosities.
Büdingen Forest & nature
Hiking and cycling trails start right at the old town – through the Seemenbach valley and the vast Büdingen Forest.
Sights photography: Jörg Braukmann, Tilman2007, Longbow4u, Steschke via Wikimedia Commons, licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 de / 3.0 / 4.0. Sand Rose Museum: © Susanne Schneider.
Café Hexenstübchen
For coffee, cake and a relaxed break we wholeheartedly recommend Café Hexenstübchen in Büdingen – warm hosts, homemade treats and plenty of charm.
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