Hotels in Hesse

Two of the main cities in Hesse are Wiesbaden – the state’s capital – and Frankfurt, which is renowned for its gorgeous Old Town and, of course, as the birthplace of the famous hot dog sausage! Both cities are well worth a visit when you’re planning short breaks in Germany.

If you’re looking to explore other German states outside of Hesse, then you could visit Baden-Württemberg, which is home to the stunning Black Forest, or Bavaria, with its medieval castles and mountainous backdrops. 

You can look forward to a whole new world of flavours when you visit Hesse! As this historic state is the birthplace of the Frankfurter, tasting some delicious local sausages is a must throughout your trip. Other specialities include Handkäs mit Musik, a dry round cheese marinated in oil with caraway and raw onions; Rippchen mit Kraut, cooked pork chops with heaped servings of flavourful Sauerkraut; and the Frankfurt Wreath (Frankfurter Kranz), a firm, ring-shaped sponge cake with thick buttercream icing, jam and nuts. 

Why not try the region’s delicious apple wine too? It’s a tasty local delicacy that can be mixed with soda or mineral water to create sweet or sour spritzers. 

The Hesse region is particularly well-known as the home to Frankfurt, one of Europe’s financial centres, as well as Germany’s largest airport Rhein-Main. However, the area is also renowned for the diversity of its scenery, landmarks and activities. With its historic towns, hilly landscapes, Roman ruins and fascinating architecture, there’s so much to discover throughout your stay.