Fifty things...that a Hesse must have done!

Hesse is an incredibly diverse region where you can experience all kinds of things. Cultural, culinary, sporting, historical, there are an incredible number of exciting, interesting and simply beautiful things to experience in this state. Hessischer Rundfunk called on the listeners of hr3 and the viewers of hr television to select the "Fifty Things a Hessian Must Have Done!" from the mass of attractions, sights and activities that are absolutely worth experiencing in the region. The results chosen by this action were then tested by the hr3 presenters Anna Lena Dörr and Tobi Kämmerer for radio and television in amusing reports. But that was not enough. Now the "Fünfzig Dinge. die ein Hesse getan muss!" have also been published in book form.

The book takes the reader to the dinos in Frankfurt's Senckenberg Museum, on a cultural history journey to the Hessenpark open-air museum, to diving at the bottom of Lake Edersee or to hours of contemplation in Lorsch Monastery. A tour through Frankfurt's railway station district was also chosen as one of the "Fifty Things a Hessian Must Have Done!", as was a morning dew walk through the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, a spin on the Röhn wheel through the Röhn or walking in the footsteps of Elvis in Bad Nauheim. Richly illustrated, the individual placements are presented in entertainingly written text contributions, which are concluded by some helpful tips (addresses, opening times, prices, Internet addresses, etc.). And also the text of the unofficial Hessian national anthem of the Rodgau Monotones and some regional recipes has this versatile, entertaining as well as informative book to offer.

As a little bonus, there are some vouchers for some of the featured attractions at the end. Reduced admission prices, 2-for-1 offers or small free goodies provide an added incentive to not only read about the "Fifty Things. a Hessian Must Have Done!" but to tackle them yourself. For sure, there will be very few who want to put all 50 tips into practice. After all, a visit to the climbing forest, Formula 1 spectacles in Heppenheim or a ride in a hot air balloon are not everyone's cup of tea. Also the production of Ahler Wurscht or a visit in the hessian federal state parliament might not stand on the desire list of all Hessen. But one thing is for sure: in this book everybody will find a suggestion for a nice excursion, an exciting undertaking or even for a very special gift. And that's exactly what this book does then: absolutely recommendable!

An article by Frankfurt-Tipp