"Butzbach" Butzbach by Weissdorn

Butzbach Travel Guide: 35 reviews and 39 photos

Butzbach is generally known for two kinds of forts. For the Germans, particularly the Hessians, the think of the high security prison that exists here for serious criminals. For foreigners, particularly Americans, they remember the military post that was here. But these were not the only fortresses that Butzbach once had.

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Steinau an der Strasse
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Lauterbach
Schlitz
Bad Hersfeld

Last visit to Butzbach: Jun 2002
Intro Updated May 15, 2004
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Reviews (35)

Various Half-Timbered Houses Things to Do (21)

Beautifully restored set of houses (with very interesting roof attachments). Around 1708 House No. 15 was built by the... more travel advice

The Buff Family House Things to Do (21)

This is an example of the few late Gothic, half stone Patrician homes in the city. Portions of the half-timbered... more travel advice

City Walls and the Witch’s Tower on Kirchplatz - Butzbach

City Walls and the Witch’s Tower on... Things to Do (21)

Between 1321-1368 a heavily fortified wall surrounding the newly founded city of Butzbach was erected, as part of the... more travel advice

St. Mark's Church Things to Do (21)

This church of today probably emerged from a basilica out of the 13th century, and was rebuilt into a Gothic nave church... more travel advice

Hotels (3)
See All Hotel Römer in the Limes Galerie

Local Customs (11)
See All Soldier City for Centuries XI

Travelogues (1)

Written May 15, 2004

4 photos

The Half-Timbered House Road

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Comments (8)

yumyum Oct 8, 2010 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

What a pretty town! Hope to visit it one day.
MichaelFalk1969 Feb 25, 2008 at 1:59 AM Report Abuse

Hi Celeste, we did a half-day-trip to Butzbach this weekend and it was really nice. I only had it "on the radar" because I stumbled over your excellent Butzbach page. Thanks!
Nemorino Dec 14, 2006 at 3:12 AM Report Abuse

Very interesting historical information and fine photos! I didn't know (or had forgotten) that Lotte Buff's family lived in Butzbach, since Goethe's novel takes place in Wetzlar. (I recently saw Massenet's fine Werther opera again in Frankfurt.)
beatechristine Sep 9, 2006 at 4:29 PM Report Abuse

thanks for the virtual tour of my mom's hometown, it was really nice to find out when the town was founded!
texascouple Feb 26, 2005 at 7:03 PM Report Abuse

loved you historical accountof Butzbach, . We plan to go to Butzbach in june of 05. I am trying to find a local that rents rooms to stay in their home is any place like this in Butzbach my husband and I would like to know. thanks texas couple@VTmail.com
rolitte Aug 21, 2003 at 6:27 PM Report Abuse

I read your historical account of Butzbach and enjoyed it very much. I was stationed there with the US Army in 67-69. I was looking for the history of the town and photographs. If I can find any of mine I will try to send them to you Thanks - rolite
nada1712 Jan 30, 2003 at 8:25 AM Report Abuse

Excellent well researched page for anyone visiting Butzbach
MURRA Nov 14, 2002 at 9:08 AM Report Abuse

good historical info