Freudenberg (Germany) – detailed information about the city, main Freudenberg attractions with photos and description, location on the map.
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City Freudenberg (Germany)
Freudenberg is a city in West Germany, located near from Siegen in the region of North Rhine-Westphalia. This is wonderful cozy place on the resort road “Orange Route” (Amsterdam-Northern Germany). Freudenberg is known, first turn, its complex of half-timbered houses, one of the largest in Europe.
- Geography and climate
- Best time to visit
- Story
- How to get there
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Freudenberg is located in the west of Germany in a picturesque landscape. middle mountains Siegerland. Siegerland is a low mountain from 200 to 500 meters above sea level, covered with forest and meadows. By three large rivers flow through its territory: Asdorf, Fischbach and Alche. The climate is moderately continental.
Freudenberg late autumn
Practical information
- The population is 18,000 inhabitants.
- Currency – Euro.
- Visa – Schengen.
- The area of the city is 54 km 2.
Story
The first mention of the city dates back to the 11th century. Eponymous the castle is known from the end of the 14th century. Was founded as a residence of the graphs Nassau.
City rights Freudenberg received in the middle of the 15th century. In 1540 year, the castle and the city were significantly affected by the fire. After the fire the castle was not restored, so now you can only see on its ruins. In 1666, Freudenberg suffers from the next large fire.
How to get there
Freudenberg is located between Frankfurt am Main and Cologne (A4 and A45 motorways). Nearest major airports located in frankfurt am main and cologne.
sights
The card of Freudenberg is a wonderful complex. half-timbered houses built in the historic center.
Half-timbered houses in Freudenberg
This is one of the largest complex of houses of this type in Europe. which give us the historical appearance of this place in the 17th century.
Castle Freudenberg, unfortunately, poorly preserved. After the fire in It was not restored in the 16th century. Now you can only look at its ruins.
Castle Freudenberg
In addition, an old evangelical church is located in Freudenberg. Church of the early 17th century.
Panorama Freudenberg
Another beautiful old church is the temple in Oberholzklau, built in the 13th century. This is wonderful Romanesque building with gothic elements.
In the surrounding forests, an old oak tree grows six centuries. It is a monument of nature.
