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Marburg is a small university town north of Frankfurt in the Lahn valley, Hesse. The castle ("Landgrafenschloss") on the hill, the university's historical buildings and the old city ("Oberstadt", upper city) are the top sights of the city.
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It's one of the most alternative cafes in Marburg and also a good place to go with children. In summer you can sit in their back garden right at the Lahn river.
is a classic.
If you want to meet students then the Mensa on the Erlenring is very good, you can eat there as a guest, and the food is of good quality and affordable.
traditional German food
offers a great variety of healthy and delicious foods.
Make sure to try the Sacher Torte. If you want to take something home for your loved ones, their Pralines, Marzipan animals and sweets always make a beautiful gift for family. If you come around Easter, check out Vetter's Easter eggs with individual names written on them.
If you like marzipan don't miss the Wiesbadner
The youth hostel is in walking distance of the city centre.
By plane
Marburg has no airport so head for Frankfurt/Main, Germany's busiest airport.
By car
Marburg is not connected to an Autobahn, but you will find that coming from the south via Frankfurt and Giessen the Autobahn seamlessly leads to Bundesstraße 3a, which is developed equivalently.
By bus
Schedules and connections should be checked with the supra-regional transport association RMV.
By bike
The direct neighbourhoods of the old city can easily be explored by bike. However, since the old city itself is on a hill and streets are cobbled, riding a bike there is not recommended.
By Schlossbahn
The "Marburger Schlossbahn" is a private service, which offers sightseeing tours through downtown, old town and up to the castle. The whole vehicle is styled like a train with locomotive and waggons.
By elevator
To reach the "Oberstadt" you can also use one of the two lifts, which make it easily accessible for the disabled. Both lifts are free of charge. The "Oberstadt-Aufzug" is located at Pilgrimstein 28.
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