Marburg: Private Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG542608-937472
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Marburg, the historic "Frontier Fortress" town with a romantic city centre, famous inhabitants, and stunning river views. Explore where legends like the Brothers Grimm and Martin Luther.
Welcome to Marburg, a university town of Germany. The meaning of this historic town is “Frontier Fortress” and it was named after the 11th-century old Landgrafen Palace. You will be greeted by the picturesque views of the river Lahn, a romantic city centre, plenty of bars, cafés and restaurants, and a castle facing the town from a hilltop. Walk where some of Germany’s greatest have walked, like the Brothers Grimm, Martin Luther or Novel Prise Winner Emil von Behring. At the heart of the city, Marktplatz, you will be greeted by the 16th-century Gothic Town Hall. The renaissance tower of this building boasts a 400-plus-year-old clock, where every hour the bells are accompanied by a singing metal rooster. Explore around the narrow lanes and the half-timbered houses of the old town, between a palace and an impressive Gothic church.
Highlights
- Delve into Marburg's history dating back to 1140.
- Explore the legacy of St. Elizabeth of Hungary.
- Visit a city that was once the capital of Hessen.
- Discover the intellectual hub of the University of Marburg.
- Learn about Marburg's role in the Thirty Years' War and Austro-Prussian War.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Landgrafen Palace, 35037 Marburg, Germany
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
