Friedberg (Hesse) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
seat of Wetteraukreis and town in Hesse, Germany
About Friedberg (Hesse)
The town was founded under Staufer king Friedrich I (aka "Barbarossa" - red beard) as a planned city and had its heyday in the medieval era. For a long time the castle was in different hands (and subject to different laws) than the city, a situation not uncommon in medieval central Europe -Nuremberghad a similar arrangement until the local patricians bought out the owners of the castle. While he lived in nearbyBad Nauheimduring that time, Friedberg was the site of Elvis Presley's garrison during his military service. The town is doing all it can to benefit from "Elvis pilgrimages" and has renamed a central square after him and even installed a pedestrian traffic light with a dancing Elvis (green light) and a standing Elvis (red light).
Top Attractions in Friedberg (Hesse)
Explore the best things to see and do in Friedberg (Hesse):
- ★Friedberg castle
- ★Mikveh
- ★Stadtkirche
- ★Wetterau-Museum
Where to Stay in Friedberg (Hesse)
- 🏨Dorheimer Hof
- 🏨Garni-Hotel Stadt Friedberg
Friedberg (Hesse) Travel Guide Sections
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