A wide floodplain, a mine on Burgberg and the history of Neuburg give Battenberg (Eder) its distinct character. When planning your trip, you can focus on nature, views and culture: the Eder floodplain stretches between Dodenau and Battenberg, while Kellerburg and the visitor mine on Burgberg offer different ways to explore the landscape and history of the area.
The Eder floodplain and winter outings
The Eder floodplain between Dodenau and Battenberg is extensive, partly protected as a nature reserve, and home to a wide variety of animal and plant species. Fishing is also possible on the Eder between the two towns. Alongside the natural landscape itself, riverside activities are another option for your stay.
In the Dodenau district, groomed cross-country ski trails are available in winter. As this is a seasonal offering, check before your trip whether the trails will be open on your dates. Dodenau is also home to a wildlife enclosure covering more than ten hectares. Cross-country skiing and the wildlife enclosure offer different experiences, but both are located in the district.
Burgberg, the mine and the views
The Burgbergstollen visitor mine is on the slope of Burgberg and is a five-minute walk from Battenberg’s market square. The 150-year-old tunnels and shafts can be explored wearing protective clothing and a miner’s lamp, accompanied by experienced mine guides. If you are planning a visit, check the current visiting arrangements in advance.
Kellerburg can only be reached on foot, and several hiking trails lead to Kellerburg Tower on Battenberg’s Burgberg. The viewing platform is reached by climbing 88 steps. In good weather, the view extends as far as the Marburg Lahn Hills, Kahler Asten and Hoher Lohr. The tower combines a walk with a viewpoint; the distant views mentioned depend on good weather conditions.
The Battenberg (Eder) hang-gliding site is a launch point for hang-gliders and paragliders, with views over the Eder Valley. At Burgberg, you can therefore choose between an underground visit to the mine and a walk to the viewing platform, while the launch site offers hang-gliding and paragliding.
Neuburg and local history
The Baroque garden at Neuburg covers around 2,700 square metres and is laid out across several terraces. Neuburg was built in 1732 by Chief Forester Karl Johann Philipp Löner von Laurenburg and served as Landgrave Ludwig VIII’s hunting lodge until 1768. The garden and the building’s history offer two specific ways to explore Neuburg.
The Laisa Local History Museum focuses on village life in the last quarter of the 19th century and the early 20th century. In particular, it explores the crafts practised in Laisa around the turn of the century. Laisa is a district of Battenberg. The museum complements Neuburg’s history with insights into everyday life and crafts in another district.
The historical walk through Battenberg is free of charge; donations are welcome. Check the current conditions before your visit. This makes the walk another way to explore local history, distinct from visits to the mine or Neuburg.
Getting here and practical planning
Regular bus services connect Battenberg with the railway stations in Frankenberg and MĂĽnchhausen, as well as with other towns and villages. Check the current timetable when planning a specific journey. This is particularly helpful if you want to coordinate your outings with your bus travel.
Discover more destinations: Laisa, Dodenau, Vöhl, Burgwald, Rosenthal, Willingen, Korbach, Bad Wildungen
Go to the main travel overview: Waldeck-Frankenberg.
