Philippsthal (Werra): Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

In the area surrounding Philippsthal (Werra) are the ruins of Landeck Castle, Weilar Castle and Friedewald Castle. Baier and Kleinberg are also located nearby. The ruins of Landeck Castle are particularly suitable for a visit where historic sites are part of your personal travel interests.

You too can rent a holiday apartment in Philippsthal (Werra).

Öchsen is located in the immediate vicinity of Philippsthal (Werra).

Culture

Fürsteneck and Abendsberg are located in the wider region of Philippsthal (Werra).

The castle in Philippsthal was built in 1685 for Landgrave Philipp of Hesse. It includes a landgravial library and a preserved stucco ceiling; the castle rooms are now used by the town hall.

Landscape

Philippsthal has a palace park with old trees, ponds and an adventure playground.

The small temple dating from 1911 on Jakobsberg is an established viewpoint offering panoramic views after a short climb. The viewpoint is therefore suitable for a stay where panoramic views are among the desired experiences.

Geographical Setting

Philippsthal (Werra) is a market municipality in the East Hessian district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg and lies directly on the border with Thuringia.

The former monastery church from the 12th century has been preserved in Philippsthal and contains a Late Romanesque tombstone associated with the von Cruceburg family.

Hiking

One of the hiking routes associated with Philippsthal is the Werra Burgen Steig X5.

Other destinations at a glance: Bad Hersfeld, Ludwigsau, Niederaula, Cornberg, Wildeck, Friedewald, Breitenbach Am Herzberg, Hohenroda.

To the overview of the higher-level destination: Hersfeld-Rotenburg.