Geology

For some time now, all over the world areas of a particular geological or landscape heritage have been awarded the quality mark “Geopark.” The extraordinary geological diversity of this region has been honoured by the award of the quality mark “National Geopark GrenzWelten.”
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Museums

The variety of scenery, including witness testimony on geology and history, as well as important technical innovations and cultural achievements, plus a glance into everyday life of the past are reflected in the many exhibits and museums in Waldecker Land.
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Fortresses, castles, monastries, churches

Along with the many walled fortifications and the two famous witnesses to the dynasties of Waldeck, the Castle Waldeck above Lake Edersee and the residence castle in Bad Arolsen, you can also visit many monastries and churches.
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The former Eder Valley

The mysterious side of Lake Edersee appears mostly in the autumn, when the water level falls and one can see the river bed of the Eder. Then the graves, wall remains and bridge ruins of past times are visible.
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