Marburg Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Hesse, Germany, and seat of Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf
About Marburg
Walk the labyrinth of narrow, cobblestone streets lined with extremely well-preserved examples of 17th and 18th century Hessian architecture while taking surprisingly many stairs outdoors. Hearing nearby church bells toll while strolling through this part of Marburg is a life changing experience. This is the Germany you expect from the tour books and here you can enjoy it free from the crowds of tourists. ThePhilipps-Universität(founded 1527) is the oldest Protestant university in the world. Marburg has approximately 76,000 residents. With 23,500 students and 6,000 people working for the university, a saying in Marburg is: "Other cities may have a university, Marburg is a university." Those who have a grasp in Biology and/or Epidemiology may also remember theMarburg virus, which is equally
Top Attractions in Marburg
Explore the best things to see and do in Marburg:
- ★Castle
- ★Historical town hall
- ★Old town market
- ★Spiegelslustturm
- ★St. Elisabeth's Church
Where to Eat in Marburg
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bistro Early
- 🍴Bückingsgarten
- 🍴Cafe am Grün
- 🍴Cafe Barfuss
- 🍴Cafe/Konditorei Klingelhoefer
- 🍴Cafe/Konditorei Vetter
Where to Stay in Marburg
- 🏨Villa Vita Rosenpark Hotel
- 🏨Welcome Hotel
- 🏨Youth hostel
Marburg Travel Guide Sections
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