The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park in the North Hessian county of Waldeck-Frankenberg is a national park, 57.38 km² in area, that lies south of the Edersee lake in the northern part of the low mountain range of the Kellerwald in the German state of Hesse. Since 25 June 2011 the beech forested area of the national park has been part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and the Ancient Beech Forests of Germany.
The national park administration is located in the east of the park at Bad Wildungen.
Getting there
The closest major cities are Düsseldorf and Frankfurt. The drive from the cities is around 2 - 3 hours by car. There are also options for getting to the national park by train and bus. Go to the cities of Bad Wildungen, Korbach or Frankenberg.
When to visit
There is something to do in all seasons. The winter is the low season and there are few visitors in the park. There are plenty of visitors during summer and this is the most popular season.
Map of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Image gallery of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Sights in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Some national parks contain more than just natural wonders. This list shows you some of the sights that are located in the national park. This includes museums, cathedrals, bridges, dams and much more.
Visitor/Information centres in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
Most national parks have an associated visitor centre to help visitors. They are usually open most of the year but some close in the off-season. You will often be able to find information on all the activities in the national park. A visit to the visitor centre is often recommended before venturing into the park.
Wildlife in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
These sections shows you some of the characteristic wildlife to the national park.
Bears in Kellerwald-Edersee National Park
No bears in the park
This national park has no bears and you do not need to take precautions.
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