Glamping Hessen

In fact, glamping is an outdoor recreation marked by "luxury": instead of tents and sleeping bags - a cozy home with a soft bed, instead of a toilet under a tree and swimming in the river - a bathroom with all amenities, instead of stew - restaurant dishes. Such a vacation is designed for those who do not mind living in the bosom of wildlife. Have you thought that you are searching for exactly the same holiday? Nice, then we can help you with choosing your next glamping destination! Take a look at our glamping Hessen offers and you will experience all of the glamp! Hessen is a region where you will have a lot of different activities every day, nature has to be seen and also the weather is pretty nice! Are you ready? Let’s go!

Plants

Natural vegetation on the territory of Germany is not enough, urbanization is advancing too big steps. In the north of the country, forests of birch and oak have practically disappeared, and agricultural land and arable land are now growing in their place. Previously, there were vast plantations of heathers, which were used as pastures, now this plant can only be found in protected areas. The poorer soil is used for planting forests, most of which are planted with hardy pine trees.

The lowlands of central Germany are covered with beautiful beech and spruce forests, in some places pine forests appear. In the Alps and on the hills, beech forests have been replaced by fir and spruce. Lichens, grasses and mosses grow on the peaks above 2200 meters, and there are many flowering plants.

Animals

With regard to animals, the most characteristic of this country is the wild boar, squirrel and fox. There are many fallow deer, roe deer and deer, rabbits and hares. There are few forest birds here, there are more representatives living in open spaces. Alpine meadows are home to marmots, and otters live peacefully in the rivers. On the shores of the North and Baltic Sea migratory birds roam, especially geese, wading birds, ducks. But on the roofs of buildings, you can often see the nests of storks.

Wilhelmshoe Mountain Park

Wilhelmshohe Mountain Park is a famous park in Kassel, Hesse, Germany. Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is famous for its beautiful waterfalls and the Wilhelmshohe Palace perched on a hilltop in the park. Also one of the statues, a giant sculpture of Hercules, located here, has become a symbol of the city of Kassel.

The construction of the park in the Baroque style began in 1689 under Karl Kassel, and was completed only in the 19th century. First, the water cascades of the park were erected, which stretch from east to west. The canals and pools that can be seen behind the famous statue of Hercules are part of a complex hydropneumatic system that provides the movement of water for a whole complex of fountains and grottoes.

The second most popular attraction in the park(after the statue of Hercules) is the Big Fountain, which, like a geyser, throws water 50 meters away. The huge beautiful park, ponds and its hydrotechnical possibilities are clear evidence of the aesthetics of romanticism and baroque.

Hike to the Kellerwald-Edersee forest

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park won UNESCO World Heritage status in 2011 for being the last primary beech forest of its kind in Central Europe. Nature lovers, tourists and cyclists can explore the national park on the many trails and routes, and water sports enthusiasts will find a host of activities in the Edersee. The national park is the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city centers.

Frankfurt Zoo, where there are many, many wild monkeys

In the heart of the city is the Frankfurt Zoo, opened in 1858, one of the oldest in the world. It is home to over 4500 animals representing about 500 different species. The zoo gained worldwide fame after the Second World War thanks to the activities of its legendary director, Professor Bernard Grzimek, a prominent zoologist, author of several films about animals(one of them won an Oscar). He was one of the first to introduce new - more humane - methods of keeping animals in captivity in his zoo.

The pavilion in which representatives of the fauna of Madagascar live in the conditions of an artificial night is named after Grzimek. Visitors are interested in the Exotarium: penguins, exotic fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects live there. Another popular spot is Borgori-Wald, which mimics the jungle inhabited by a variety of primates. By the way, the zoo is especially proud of the fact that he was the first to get the offspring of all the main species of great apes in captivity. For young visitors, the zoo has a playground where you can feed and pet the young animals; pony rides are organized on weekends.

Climate

The weather in Germany is characterized by four different seasons, where summer is hot, winter is cold, and during the spring and autumn there are many festivals organised and often the best weather. However, the average daily temperature varies from 2°C in January to 20°C in July. Be prepared for unpredictable conditions, as the weather can change from rain to sun and back several times a day. Fortunately, rainfall is only about 63cm per year, but is distributed over the seasons. The best time to visit is from mid-May to mid-September. The temperature is usually between 20°C and 25°C, although you risk raining from June to August in the summer. You also want to think about the magic of Germany at Christmas - maybe it's worth the cold.