"Marburg" Top 5 Page for this destination Marburg an der Lahn by jackbrat

Marburg an der Lahn Travel Guide: 215 reviews and 853 photos

A pretty university city

Marburg is home to St. Phillips University which participates in a foreign exchange program. My friends moved there for one year to study and I had to take the opportunity to visit. It is a modern city of 50,000 residents but has keep its 13th century roots intact. There is plenty to do and see and the public transportation is inexpensive and reliable. It is less than two hours by train from Frankfurt and is also close to Kassel.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A good introduction to German culture since it is an international university town

Last visit to Marburg an der Lahn: Apr 2004
Intro Written Apr 11, 2006
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View of Marburg from the Lahn river - Marburg an der Lahn

Visit the Altstadt Things to Do (1)

The Altstadt or old city is a picturesque section of Marburg. The city was founded in the 13th century and Altstadt will... more travel advice

Need a department store? Shopping (1)

Ahrens is a great department store right in the heart of Marburg. You name it, they have it. I would recommend the shoe... more travel advice

Auflauf Restaurants (1)

A regional speciality is Auflauf. What is Auflauf? It's a casserole of sorts usually with a rice or noodle base mixed... more travel advice

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MURRA Oct 5, 2006 at 5:23 AM Report Abuse

university towns in europe very nice
pepples46 Aug 26, 2006 at 8:47 PM Report Abuse

Marburg is realy a lovely Town, good page