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Hessenpark Open Air Museum (Freilichtmuseum Hessenpark)

61267 Neu-Anspach, Hesse, Germany
49 6081 5880
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Type: Speciality Museums
Description: 70 buildings recreate German life throughout the centuries.
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Anna Maria Island, Florida
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2013

wonderful old buildings full of character and set in a peaceful area surrounded by fields. The pony and trap ride was the highlight for our grand daughter as well as visiting the shops before entering the museum. The lunch afterwards was a delight sitting in the early spring sunshine! Tip. Wear suitable shoes as there is a lot of walking... More

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Seattle
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

If you like long walks, This is the place. Interesting No life after 6:00 PM, Great to let the dog play at night

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Brisbane, Australia
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

Well I never thought I would see this but when you go to Hessenpark Museum - a vast walk of surrounding countryside abounding with buildings of old, you will come across a whole field of marijuana ! Not only that, tobacco also ! More better known as Hemp, the authentic cropping surrounding the outdoor museum buildings replicates times of old,... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We like to stop here during hikes in the Taunus. Great backery! Cookies and cakes with grandma makes them. Restaurant is also nice and of course the houses are interesting to see.

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2013

Visit has been beautiful as always with the walks between the restored old Hessian houses/ farms and small handcraft businesses (some still operating!) in between churches, fields, small creek, lake, watermill etc. with view across the Taunus mountains. Nice stores to buy food manufactured the old fashioned way (cheese, bread, sausage, spirits, jellies etc.). A perfect trip for the whole... More

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Seck, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2012

The Hessenpark is an open air museum in Neu-Anspach (near Wehrheim-Obernhain), Hesse, Germany. It was founded in 1974 by the Hesse State Government. The museum showcases half-timbered buildings and tells stories of Hesse's and its peoples history, old trades can be observed, a synagogue with ritual bath and many more. Interesting place to see. They have about 100 plus buldings... More

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florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

The Hessenpark brings back memories of days gone by. When I walked through the Hessenpark I kept saying "Oh, I remember that thing", or asking my Mom "What was that used for ?" Many of those items arraigned in informative little expositions. Not only are the buildings from days gone by, but the countyside is dotted with info on what... More

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Ottery St. Mary, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

Hessenpark has an impressive collection of buildings arranged by the areas of Hess from which they have been transplanted. There’s clearly more to develop as funds permit but the current collection is enough to keep you busy for the better part of a day. The exhibits within the buildings illustrate local history including the difficult issues of the 1930s and... More

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Sacramento, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012

Nothing like a walk through the quaint German streets of Hessenpark! If I understand correctly, most of the buildings were brought from elsewhere in the state and beautifully preserved here, in one park. There are old churches, farm houses, a pharmacy, a school, a windmill...basically every building you would see in a typical German town a few centuries back. You... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Highlight of a trip to Germany... what a great display of history in a beautiful setting!

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