Important visitor information
| Art | information |
|---|---|
| date | 20.06.2019 – 23.06.2019 |
| opening hours | Friday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Thursday (Corpus Christi) 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | |
| Location: | State Park Hanau-Wilhelmsbad, in the entire park area |
| getting there | Possible by car or public transport. From the Wilhelmsbad train station you can easily reach the State Park by bus. |
| Parking facilities | A free, spacious car park offers sufficient parking space. |
| Entrance fees | Adults EUR 12, reduced EUR 9 |
| Children up to 17 years free | |
| Weekend ticket 18 EUR (valid on all event days) | |
| Group offer per person 9.00 EUR |
Dogs are allowed on the premises if they are on a leash.
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The Hanau garden festival: meeting point for plant lovers
When two herb women discovered a forest spring in 1709, they had no idea that it was on Wells erected here once form the center of one of the most beautiful landscape parks in Hesse would. In 1777, Hereditary Prince Wilhelm von Hessen-Kassel commissioned the building of an extensive complex for the guests. The landscaped garden in which various attractions such as a historic carousel and an artificial one created ruin are embedded, invites you to stroll even today and offers peace and quiet Relaxation.
It forms the romantic backdrop for the Hanau Garden Festival, which takes place every year in June. Over 200 exhibitors offer fine goods and handicrafts in small pagoda tents on an area of more than 20,000 square meters. In addition to plants, perennials, garden furniture and interiors, you can discover art objects and accessories that make the house and garden more beautiful. A depot service conveniently transports your purchased treasures to the collection point at the parking lot, while you can stroll past the various stands and enjoy the supporting program. Take a look at the traditional doll museum, the romantic castle ruins or have fun on a ride on the historic carousel, which is unique in Europe. Of course, physical well-being is also well taken care of.
Tips
Not far from the Wilhelmsbad landscape park is Philippsruhe Castle, also surrounded by an extremely attractive landscape park with old trees. A fountain forms the focal point, from which there is a wonderful view of the castle. There is an amphitheater in the park, which is also a venue for the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale Festival. Garden lovers should not miss a visit to this park, which was completely renovated in 2002.