Things to do in Hesse, Germany: The Best Sacred & Religious Sites

September 16, 2021 Ying Subia

Hesse (/ˈhɛsə/) or Hessia (German: Hessen [ˈhɛsn̩], Hessian dialect: Hesse [ˈhɛzə]) is a federal state (Land) of the Federal Republic of Germany, with just over six million inhabitants. The state capital is Wiesbaden; the largest city is Frankfurt am Main. Until the unification of Germany, the territory of Hesse was occupied by the Grand Duchy of Hesse, the Duchy of Nassau, the free city of Frankfurt and the Electorate of Hesse, known also as Hesse-Cassel. Due to divisions after World War II, the modern federal state does not cover the entire cultural region of Hesse, which includes both the State of Hesse and the area known as Rhenish Hesse (Rheinhessen) in the neighbouring state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Restaurants in Hesse

1. St. Lioba

St Peter Petersberg, 36100 Petersberg, Fulda, Hesse Germany +49 4966 162279 http://www.kloster-st-lioba.de/html/cella_st_lioba_petersberg_fulda439.html
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

St. Lioba

2. Unionkirche

Martin-Luther-Str. 4, 65510 Idstein, Hesse Germany +49 4961 262787 http://www.unionskirche-idstein.de/ueber-uns/die-unionskirche/
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5.0 based on 23 reviews

Unionkirche

3. Wallonisch-Niederlandische Kirche

Wallonisch-Niederlandische Kirche Franz Allee 12, Hanau, Hesse Germany http://www.hanau.de/tourismus/sehenswuerdig/006308/index.html
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Wallonisch-Niederlandische Kirche

4. Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus)

Domplatz 1, 60311 Frankfurt, Hesse Germany +49 69 2970320 http://www.dom-frankfurt.de
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4.5 based on 2,602 reviews

Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus)

This historic cathedral served for 300 years as the site of coronation for Holy Roman Emperors.

Reviewed By 612billyq - Dublin, Ireland

The St. Bartholomew Cathedral tower is well worth climbing for the views of the old town, the Main river & greater Frankfurt. The viewing platforms are at a height of 66 meters and are reached via a long stone spiral stairs. Hard on the legs as there are no stops along the way. Well worth it though for the amazing 360 degree views from the top. The descent is easier.

5. Fulda Cathedral

Domplatz, Fulda, Hesse Germany +49 661 1021813 http://www.bistum-fulda.de
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4.5 based on 467 reviews

Fulda Cathedral

Reviewed By Jones_fromSouthGA - Kingsland, United States

Sights within the cathedral are breathtaking - the organ, the baroque paintings, the sculptures-we even heard that St. Boniface's mistress is buried along with him. (Shhh-don't tell.) A few of these sculptures made me smile (I wouldn't laugh aloud, of course, and all visitors did give the church its deserved reverence). Don't miss stopping here!

6. Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard

Klosterweg 1, 65385 Ruedesheim am Rhein, Hesse Germany +49 4967 224990 [email protected] http://www.abtei-st-hildegard.de
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4.5 based on 204 reviews

Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard

Reviewed By Mairwen1

The abbey and the cable-car were the 2 best things we did in Rudesheim. If you only have a few hours in Rudesheim, most people opt for the cable-car. However if you have more time then the abbey, sitting high up above Rudesheim, is a must. We walked up from Rudesheim, following the Hildegard Trail. It is worth noting that we had a lot of trouble finding the start of the trail (despite checking at the Tourist Information first). Finally we gave up and just started walking in the general direction of the abbey. Once we got to the big public carpark behind the town, the trail was easy to spot. From this point on it was well sign-posted. Just follow the nun (see photo of sign). The walk takes you through the vineyards, with stunning views across the town and the Rhine. It is all uphill but it is a steady incline and the paths are not challenging or difficult. Just take some water and a hat. Allow about 30 mins. HIGHLIGHTS: • Vineyards - the vineyards you walk through all belong to the abbey, making it quite unique. It is a working abbey and the community of 48 Benedictine nuns continue to live there, working and managing these vineyards and making and selling the wines, just like they have always done. • Wine-tasting – the abbey shop sells a big range of gifts, books and cards. Best of all they do wine-tasting. We bought a couple of bottles, despite having to carry them for the next few hours on the rest of our walk (we couldn’t help ourselves) • Chapel – I loved this peaceful, contemplative space. It has a small but beautiful courtyard garden, a large mosaic altarpiece and panels showing the life of the founder, St Hildegard of Bingen. It was a very special place. • The abbey’s information centre deserves a mention too. It was so well set out, with excellent information on the abbey, the lives of the nuns and St Hildegard, the founder. Much of the information was either very moving or inspiring. I found myself spending much more time than I expected, reading and reflecting. • St Hildegard – the woman herself is pretty impressive. Founding the abbey in 1165, she was also a writer, composer, polymath, philosopher, pharmacist and early natural scientist. I felt quite drawn to know more about her. • Pilgrim’s Path - from the abbey we extended our walk by joining the Pilgrims Path. Just follow the blue and green ‘Rheingauer Klostersteig’ signs (see photo of signs). You’ll need to allow a few hours. This was a long but fabulous walk which took us around the mountain, through farming land, then forest and finally down to Assmannshausen, where we caught the train home. NOTE: Entry to the abbey is free. There is a nice looking café (although we didn't stop here). The abbey also offers retreats and seminars.

7. Baha'i House of Worship

Eppsteiner Str. 89, 65719 Hofheim am Taunus, Hesse Germany +49 4961 92901677 biz @ bahai.de http://www.bahai.de/
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

Baha'i House of Worship

Reviewed By Ahmootha - Subang Jaya, Malaysia

The visitor Centre was beautiful, they served tea, and there is a bookshop and common exhibition room. The temple itself is beautiful and so serene.

8. Michaelskirche

Michaelsberg 1, 36037, Fulda, Hesse Germany http://www.tourismus-fulda.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/historische-kirchen/einzelansicht/fuehrung/show/fuehrung/michaelskirche.html
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4.5 based on 155 reviews

Michaelskirche

9. Kloster Frauenberg

Am Frauenberg 1, 36039, Fulda, Hesse Germany +49 661 109545 [email protected] http://www.kloster-frauenberg.de
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Kloster Frauenberg

10. Stiftsruine

36251 Bad Hersfeld, Hesse Germany +49 6621 644200 http://www.bad-hersfelder-festspiele.de/
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4.5 based on 108 reviews

Stiftsruine

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