The best Places to visit in Lahn-Dill-Kreis

Orange-Nassau Museum and landmark of the city

Over 1000 years of city history and fascinating half-timbered buildings.

The beginnings of the town of Wetzlar go back to the 8th century, although the town name is first documented in 1141. The old trade route from Frankfurt to Cologne and Antwerp, the Hohe Strasse, passed through what is now modern Wetzlar, fording the Lahn River where later, in the 13th century, a stone bridge was built. Numerous finds testify to settlements during the Carolingian period.

Discover company history, product worlds and innovative products.

Founded in 1584 by Johann VI of Nassau as a reformed academy.

Villa Grün is located on the Schlossberg near the Wilhelmsturm. It was built in 1914 in neoclassical style. Since 1983, it has housed the Museum of Economic History.

The game park with playground and petting zoo, situated in a charming forest and meadow landscape, is a popular destination for nature lovers and families.

Around 70 animals await you in extensive enclosures. Free admission!

The viewing tower at Dillblick is 17 metres high with a viewing platform at a height of 14 metres.

Sunbathing lawn, beach, children's playground, volleyball court, boat rental and restaurant with kiosk.