A useful landmark for planning a trip to Hemfurth is the Eder Dam on Lake Eder: it is 400 metres long and was built between 1908 and 1914. Other attractions include the Aquapark at the dam, Adventure Golf in Edertal-Hemfurth and the ER 3 cycle route between Hemfurth and Bringhausen. Each offers something different—from engineering history, games and wildlife watching to a longer cycling loop.
Dam and visitor centre
The Aquapark is located at the dam, directly behind the Edersee Visitor Centre; its address is listed as Edertal-Hemfurth. It recreates Lake Eder at a scale of 1:200 and features a suspension bridge, a waterwheel, a water curtain and climbing poles. The site takes the shape of the lake as its starting point and adds a variety of play features. The Aquapark operates seasonally. Check the current opening times before your visit.
At the visitor centre, “Mythos Edersee” is presented as an animated journey through time. The tourist information office at the Edersee Visitor Centre in Hemfurth can advise you on things to do in the region. Opening hours may change; check them before your visit. This lets you get information about local attractions while also exploring the history of the dam.
Wildlife Park and BuchenHaus
At the Edersee Wildlife Park, visitors can see and experience a total of 21 different native species. The falconry centre hosts birds of prey flight displays. You can watch the birds flying free from an accessible viewing platform; displays follow a seasonal schedule. If the flight display is important to you, check the dates in advance.
BuchenHaus is located at the entrance to the Wildlife Park, in the eastern part of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park. Its exhibition on beech forests is divided into the themed areas SchattenWald, BoggelReich, NetzWerk, BodenSchau and WaldBühne. There is also an adventure playground and the WildnisSchule. Bus route 518 runs to the “Wildpark” stop, from where you can reach the Wildlife Park and BuchenHaus. Check the timetable before setting off so you can fit the journey into your day’s plans.
Adventure Golf, cycle route and treetop adventure park
Adventure Golf Edersee is located in Edertal-Hemfurth and covers more than 4,000 square metres. Its 18 holes combine regional and fairytale-themed worlds. The themes add variety to the game; when planning your visit, you should also check the latest information about what is on offer.
For cycling, the ER 3 offers a specific option for a longer ride: this approximately 37-kilometre cycle route, which is mostly paved, forms a loop between Edertal-Hemfurth and Edertal-Bringhausen through the surrounding countryside. The treetop adventure park at Lake Eder is another activity to allow time for: plan on about three hours for a visit. The duration depends on your fitness and how busy it is; check the operator’s latest information in advance.
More ideas in the wider Edertal destination
The wider Edertal destination offers a range of reasons to take a trip beyond Hemfurth’s immediate attractions. In Giflitz, a village in Edertal, a historic village trail with 17 stops leads through the area’s history and highlights. The Ederauen adventure trail between Mehlen and Giflitz invites visitors to hike and cycle through varied river scenery. These attractions add to the options across the region; they are destinations in their own right within Edertal and are not descriptions of Hemfurth.
When planning your trip, you can choose between visiting the dam, exploring the Wildlife Park and BuchenHaus, or going for a bike ride. For activities with set times, such as birds of prey flight displays, and for seasonal attractions, it is worth checking dates and opening times in advance.
Discover more destinations: Bringhausen, Kleinern, Gellershausen, Mehlen, Wellen, Anraff.
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