From here to the whole world
Hard to believe, but the tranquil Nassau an der Lahn is the cradle of numerous European monarchies. Even today, descendants of the House of Nassau reign in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg with King William Alexander of the Netherlands and Grand Duke Henri. This impressive history is best brought to life by a visit to Nassau Castle, the ancestral seat of the noble families. Here you will also find out why the capital of the Bahamas bears our name.
He set the ball rolling
Besides the noble families of the Nassau-Oranians, Nassau is also the birthplace of the great reformer Heinrich Friedrich Karl Reichsherr vom und zum Stein. Even today, his "Nassau Memorandum" is the basis of communal self-administration. The Freiherr vom Stein Park and the birth castle with the octagonal Freedom Tower are still landmarks in the city centre. In the best sense of the word, you will stumble across Stein's traces everywhere else in your Nassau book.
What the "Nassauern" is all about
If you always wanted to know what the "Nassauenr" is all about - here is the story: Real "Nassauers" only lived in Göttingen from 1817 to 1892. At that time the Duchy of Nassau did not have its own state university and therefore declared the University of Göttingen as such. Since there were already poor students at that time, the kind Duke Wilhelm donated a free table for his state children by an agreement with a restaurateur. But not only students from the Duchy of Nassau had a narrow purse: As soon as a seat at the "Nassauer Freitisch" was vacant, other students pretended to be Nassauers and undeservedly enjoyed a free meal.
on 5 Continents you will find places called Nassau
above the river Lahn lies the castle Nassau-Oranien
the "Nassauer Denkschrift" was written by Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein in stein'schen Schloss in Nassau
You shouldn't miss this when you visit Nassau!
Pure half-timbered romanticism
The "Adelsheimer Hof" is one of the most beautiful and romantic German half-timbered houses. The rich carvings on the corner posts and at the east entrance are among the most valuable in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Fairytale castle situated high above the Lahn
From afar, the castle Nassau-Oranien, whose counts' families have brought the name Nassau to the whole world, welcomes its visitors. The castle tower offers a fantastic view.
Birthplace of the famous reformer
Stein'sche Schloss is the birthplace of Baron Heinrich Friedrich Karl vom und zum Stein (1757-1831). In memory of the German wars of liberation against Napoleon I, he left an octagonal tower in neo-Gothic style.
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Monument with a view
High above the city and in honour of the famous reformer Freiherr vom Stein you will find this monument. From here you have a beautiful view of Nassau.
Leisure park directly at the Lahn river bank
The park offers many opportunities for recreation, sports and long walks. Of course, mini golf and playgrounds for children are also included.
Grey tower with a gruesome past
The tower, also called the witches' tower, served a cruel justice from 1600 to 1659: tower punishment, interrogations and torture of the "witches" before their execution.
"River romance by pedal"
Cycling idyllically through lush meadow valleys and cozy river meadows - the Lahn Valley around Nassau is a cyclist's dream. With our package deal you can really enjoy it.
Worth seeing at a glance
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