Bad Salzhausen
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Bad Salzhausen
hausen.de lz www.bad-sa Bad Salzhausen Nidda‘s health resort Explore · recover · experience · learn · preserve … you will encounter these verbs in various ways in Bad Salzhausen: explore the historic site with its impressive buildings, recover while using our therapy and wellness offers, experience the original landscape of the volcanic Vogelsberg region and its regional specialities, learn things you didn’t know about arts and culture and preserve your fitness! A place with history Since the early 19th century, guests have been visiting Bad Salzhausen. It is the healing power of the brine that made the place famous. Already in the 1920s, the chemist Justus Liebig discovered the healing effect of the mysterious salt-containing water that runs deep beneath the surface. Bad Salzhausen is one of Germany’s oldest saltwater spas. Kur- und Touristik-Info Nidda/Bad Salzhausen · Quellenstraße 2 · G-63667 Nidda/Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 · [email protected] · www.bad-salzhausen.de english lzhausen.de www.bad-sa Arriving Welcome to Nidda / Bad Salzhausen With tailor-made offers for either active or calm recreation, the small health resort awakens the spirit. Situated about 60 km from Frankfurt, Bad Salzhausen is an exceptionally peaceful spot in the heart of Germany. Quality instead of quantity – that’s the motto for all those who rather turn their back on impersonal holiday factories and prefer a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service. Health and wellness The “way back to oneself” leads directly to nature. And this way is not long. Actually, Bad Salzhausen is right in the middle of it. The spa gardens that were created approximately 185 years ago are amongst the most beautiful and oldest park facilities of this kind in Germany. On an area of 52 hectare, they provide botanical treasures from all over of the world. There are no borders and no fences. Trespassing is explicitly permitted! The treasure of Bad Salzhausen, its brine, emerges from the ground in six mineral springs in the spa gardens. In the thermal bath Justus-von-Liebig-Therme, you may experience the healing effect of the brine most intensively. The sophisticated sauna world refreshes body and soul. The new salt grotto offers a completely new kind of relaxation. Backlit salt brick walls, crystals and minerals create a unique and comforting atmosphere. The best is just good enough: You may enjoy various treatment and wellness programmes combined with Ayurvedic relaxation methods and alternative naturopathic treatments to find relaxation and recreation for body and soul. Activity and fun Put on your sports shoes – ready – set – go! At Europe’s largest extinct volcano, there are many things to discover. Dense forests and beautiful valleys, bizarre basalt formations and clear lakes are the perfect surroundings for discovering something new. Between Vogelsberg and Wetterau, hikers, walkers and cyclists find the perfect scenery for their activities. Whether the Nidda cycle trail or the orchard route – in Bad Salzhausen, active people of all per- NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN … welcome! ! I want to go That’s where formance levels find the right challenge. Why don’t you try it the Vogelsberg way? Whether aqua cycling, aqua aerobic or aqua stretching – taking exercises in the water is a particularly gentle method to stimulate the cardiovascular system. Even if you have not yet had the chance to learn how to swim, you get a new chance to do so in Bad Salzhausen. Arts and culture When the body recovers, also the mind requires new inspiration. The association Kunst:Projekt regularly organises a sculptors’ symposium with open workshops and exhibitions from which a park of sculptures of continuously increasing value derives. Great art on a small stage – this is the motto of the new literature series “Nidda erlesen”, which takes place in Nidda or Bad Salzhausen and features the reading and acting of prominent personalities. The jazz series “Swingin’ Parc” has become renowned far beyond the region’s borders. Regular concerts held in the spa gardens, cabaret, theatre and the main annual event, Bad Salzhausen’s Parkfest, provide diversion and entertainment. Those who wish to put their creativity into practice themselves find inspiration in the painting school of Dieter Schiele. Whether you prefer watercolour, oil or acrylic paint: With fun and imagination, the grand nephew of the world-famous expressionist Egon Schiele leads both beginners and advanced painters to success. We hope you enjoy reading through this brochure! 03 04 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN Nidda − “flowing waters” A fountain oasis in the Wetterau region Nidda - a name with a meaning: The river that runs through a beautiful landscape. A landscape with small side valleys, rolling hills, forests and meadows. And the town with its lively charm, the pretty halftimbered houses, its wide marketplace and its people, who still care for maintaining their traditions. Here, traditional crafts and modern life and services exist side by side. Nidda is a friendly town of friendly people. If you have a particular eye for detail, the town of Nidda will be the right place for you to go. With its half-timbered houses, a little piece of homeliness has been preserved in its most beautiful form. The houses are of individual character. You won’t find two that look the same. When taking a stroll through the pedestrian area, even uneasy minds will calm down. Various stores that offer fashion, cosmetics, gifts or technical equipment invite you to do some shopping in the town centre and the adjacent streets. Cosy pubs and a traditional guesthouse brewery serve the best of the upper Hessian cuisine. Information and booking: Kur- und Touristik Info Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Quellenstraße 2 · G-63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 · Fax 96 33-50 [email protected] www.bad-salzhausen.de According to the legend, Nidda owes its founding to the stubbornness of a donkey that accompanied robber baron Count Berthold and his wife who were fleeing from Emperor Barbarossa. Count Berthold said he was to build his castle wherever the donkey stopped. Whether the donkey’s decision really was in his master’s interest can no longer be found out. The Countess, however, is said to have shouted “Nit da, nit da!” (“Not there, not there!”) in her despair, and according to the legend that is how the castle of “Nitda” got its name. As a matter of fact, “Nithahari marcu in Wettereiba”, which means “settlement at the flowing waters in the Wetterau”, was already mentioned at the beginning of the 9th century. It was in the year of 1234 when Nidda was first mentioned as a town. You may as well act like the donkey and rest a while in Nidda to take a journey through the town‘s history. During the Renaissance period, a lot of construction work was being done in Nidda, which is still evidenced today by numerous idyllic alleys with affectionately restored half-timbered houses. The centre of life is the marketplace with its historic well from which you may start your stroll through town. The Johanniterturm, a venerable tower built in late 15th century, is visible from far. The Protestant parish church “Zum Heiligen Geist” (“To the Holy Ghost”) is one of the oldest Hessian hall churches. The castle of Nidda used to be a water castle during 12th century and was rebuilt in the Renaissance period. NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN 05 … at a glance Altitude of core town: 130-190 metres Inhabitants: approx. 17,600; boroughs: 18 Railway connection: Nidda town and boroughs of Bad Salzhausen, Häuserhof/Oberwiddersheim Local facilities: • Outdoor swimming pool in Nidda town and in the borough of Wallernhausen • Indoor swimming pool in Nidda town and at the brine bath Justus-von-Liebig-Therme in the borough of Bad Salzhausen • Signposted Nordic walking routes: 18 km • Regional Nordic walking and hiking maps, 1:4,800 published by Kur- u. Touristik-Info • Sauna world and salt grotto in the brine bath Justus-von-Liebig-Therme of Bad Salzhausen • Museum of Local History of Nidda, Jewish Museum and Fire Brigade Museum in the core town of Nidda • Guided tours of Nidda/other tours • Gliding, Minigolf, geocaching, nature discovery trail • Mineral springs in the spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen • Caravan campsites in Bad Salzhausen One of the most impressive half-timbered buildings at the marketplace is the town’s former tavern “Hotel zum Stern”, which was erected in 1632. Today the building houses Nidda’s Museum of Local History where you may visit exhibitions of some of the traditional crafts of the last centuries, such as saddler, shoemaker, blacksmith, printer or indigo dyer, as well as exhibitions relating to the town’s, church’s and region’s history. Embedded in the volcanic landscape with its numerous streams, most of the eighteen boroughs that form part of Nidda town are of rural character. Cultural treasures, such as the church of Geiß-Nidda (dating back to around 1200) that may even have served as pilgrimage church can be found everywhere. In Ulfa, the oldest church bells of Hessen are still chiming today (“Dreiergeläut” - the chiming of three bells - around 1334). Legendary is the Kindstein in Unter-Widdersheim, a phonolite of 2.3 metres height dating back to the megalithic culture (13th century before Christ). As can be read on the information panel, it is presumed that this cultural testimony of an ancient ritual place had been brought here from quite some distance. Main attractions: 1)Historic centre of Nidda: marketplace, market well, Protestant church 2) Bad Salzhausen: historic buildings from late Baroque to Classicism 3)Spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen: mineral springs, water wheel, graduation house and botanical garden 4)Protestant church of Geiß-Nidda …for more places of interest, see page 8 In Wallernhausen, nature meets culture. Biological farms, an apple wine pressing plant, holiday farms, a tavern with a puppet theatre, a cultural stage and the forest swimming pool are all united in the picturesque environment of the village, which is characterised by its half-timbered construction style. And time and again, you may even catch a beautiful view over the wide Wetterau area up to Taunus and Vogelsberg. Recommendations, 63667 Nidda/Bad Salzhausen: • Traditional guesthouse brewery “Zur Traube”, Markt 21, Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/40 47-0 • Kurhaus-Hotel, Kurstraße 2, telephone 00 49 (0) 60 43/98 70 • Restaurant Poseidon, Villenstr. 25, telephone 00 49 (0) 60 43/98 59 39 • Restaurant Hessenstube, Roland-Krug-Str. 15 (in the hotel Haus am Landgrafenteich), telephone 00 49 (0) 60 43/801-0 • Bistro Salzbar (in the brine bath Justus-von Liebig-Therme), Kurallee 2 Our most attractive festivals & markets: • Farmers’ market (March to October: 1st Sunday of each month) • Parkfest – romantic park festival in the spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen with fireworks and illumination (last weekend in June) • Festival of children’s choirs (end of August 2012) • Easter fire (Holy Saturday) and Christmas market The exact dates are set forth in our Events Guide, which is available upon request. 06 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN A SPECIAL OFFER Guided tours: Botanical tour of the spa gardens, field trips through the woods led by a forest warden, historic tours of Bad Salzhausen, herb tours and workshops, guided walks along the nature trail, tours of the old part of Nidda town, guided brewery tours of the guesthouse brewery “Zur Traube” in Nidda … a broad variety of offers is available, we will be happy to provide you with details upon request! Please note that guided tours are currently only available in German. Nidda − Getting out to enjoy nature Hiking, cycling, having fun Put on your sports shoes – ready – set – go! At Europe’s largest extinct volcano, there are many things to discover. Dense forests and beautiful valleys, bizarre basalt formations and clear lakes are the perfect surroundings for both active and calm recreation. Between Vogelsberg and Wetterau, hikers and walkers find the perfect scenery for their activities. Time off: enjoy the silence There are many ways to spend your free time in a relaxing way in and around Nidda. You may enjoy various outdoor activities and events that are directly associated with the rough charm of the wonderful landscape, which is mainly characterised by its volcanic origin. INDIVIDUAL OFFERS Are you interested in a special group rate, are you planning a day’s programme for a bus travelling group or do you need any information on special subjects, such as hiking or cycling trail recommendations? Contact us and we will be happy to prepare an offer geared to your personal needs and wishes or send you the respective information material! Natural monuments: geological structures History feels really close when looking at the volcanic quarries. The individual rock formations may be read just as an electrocardiogram displaying the heartbeat of the Vogelsberg. Even the hearts of grown geologists skip a beat at the sight of it. Another natural phenomenon of volcanism are the salt meadows on which particular salt plants such as sea rush, strawberry clover, sea milkwort and arrow-grass flourish and provide precious habitat for small animals and insects. Hiking: discovering nature For people who like to take long walks through fields, woods and meadows, an extensive network of hiking trails exists in and around Nidda. As one of seven circular hiking trails certified with the German hiking path seal (Deutsches Wandersiegel) of Vogelsberger ExtraTouren, the NaturTour Nidda of 14 km length guarantees highest hiking quality, just as the 123 km circular hiking trail Vulkanring Vogelsberg, which will lead you along the most beautiful spots that surround the nature reserve. Take a look through a window to the past while walking on the Apple Trail, Landgrave’s Trail or Five River Trail. Here, where the nature reserve of Hoher Vogelsberg and the archaeological landscape of the Wetterau meet, many legends and myths have their origin. The archaeological park of Glauberg is also close by. Signposted trails and guided tours invite you to wander on ancient traces. The spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen and its six mineral springs represent the force of nature as they comprise everything that originates in the volcano Vogelsberg: the healing water, an extraordinary botanical diversity and a scenic landscape. And all this is surrounded by buildings dating back to periods from Baroque to Classicism. NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN 07 Leisure activities from A−Z Boccia: at Nidda’s town hall Bürgerhaus Nidda Cycle routes: the Nidda cycle route commences at the spring of the river Nidda at the Hoherodskopf and ends where the Nidda joins the river Main in Frankfurt (length of approx. 120 km); for more information on cycling, please see pages 22-24 in this brochure Fishing: Angelsportverein Nidda und Umgebung e.V., Mr. Jörg Weber, Motzengasse 2a, Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/98 43 58, www.asv-nidda.de Flying: Fliegersportklub Nidda, e.V., Auf dem Hermes Flugplatz, telephone (0 60 43) 28 31; Fliegersportclub Roter Milan e.V., Auf dem Hermes Flugplatz, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/14 52 Geocaching: predetermined route through the spa gardens, length: approximately 3 km, fee: 8,- €/ device; Kur- und Touristik-Info or Justus-vonLiebig-Therme, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 or -31 Hiking routes: circular trail NaturTour Nidda (ExtraTour with German hiking path seal, 14.5 km) and Volcanic Ring Vogelsberg (123 km); network of hiking routes of Vogelsberger Höhen-Club e.V. (VHC – www.vhc.de). Horse-riding: riding stable of Marion Filsinger, Reinhäuser Hof, 63667 Nidda-Unter Schmitten, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/65 08, www.reitschule-filsinger. wg.am, riding lessons upon request and on appointment; equestrian facility Hofgut Haubenmühle, 63667 Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/986 62 44, www. sandra-henkel.de; holiday riding courses upon request. Nordic sports and exercise The fact that Nordic walking is an integral part of many treatment concepts in Bad Salzhausen once again shows that specific outdoor exercise makes a material contribution to your health. The Tourist Information offers various Nordic walking tours on three routes of varying length. You may also book guided tours led by trained instructors. Cycling: exploring new paths In Nidda, cyclists of all levels find exactly the right challenge. Three major cycle routes are close by: the local Nidda cycle route of 120 km length, which stretches from the spring of the river Nidda on the Hoherodskopf, in the heart of the nature reserve Hoher Vogelsberg, to where the Nidda flows into the Main in the metropolis of Frankfurt. The around 249 km long regional Apple Wine and Orchard Route leads you through fields and plenty of orchard meadows, which are typical for the Wetterau. Geocaching: a contemporary treasure hunt Our geocaching offer addresses, in particular, children, teenagers and families. In small groups, you can go treasure hunting in Bad Salzhausen’s park landscape. Using a GPS device, you have to find different spots to answer some questions. Instructions and devices are available at the brine bath Justus-von-Liebig-Therme. Treatment and wellness: naturally healthy The element water is omnipresent. Coming from the depth of the volcanic rocks of the Vogelsberg, enriched by micronutrients, minerals and beneficial compounds, it emerges at the surface again in Bad Salzhausen. In our special saltwater swimming pool, the Solebewegungsbad or brine bath with its sauna world, and at the Trinkkuranlage where people go to “drink the waters”, this water is directly used for salutary purposes. Analyses of fitness and body composition, physiotherapy, aqua fitness, Tuina treatments, terrain cure paths and a wide range of different wellness offers complete your treatment and wellness stay in Bad Salzhausen. World of the Celts: experience history Only a few kilometres from Nidda, you may take a journey to the past: A long ridge visible from far - the last basalt promontory of the Vogelsberg - that is the Glauberg at the eastern rim of the Wetterau in Hesse. Since May 2011, you can explore the world of the Celts in the new museum “Keltenwelt”. Enjoy fascinating discoveries, interesting information and innovative presentations! Minigolf: minigolf course with 18 tracks in Bad Salzhausen, close to parking area east; info: Kurund Touristik-Info, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 Nature discovery trail: upper spa garden. Nordic walking routes: six circular routes from 2.3 km to 7.9 km length; Nordic walking sticks available at: Justus-von-Liebig-Therme, Kurallee 2, 63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/ 96 33 31; Intersport Hugel, Schillerstr. 17, 63667 Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/21 99, www.intersport-hugel.de Salt grotto: In the brine bath Justus-von-LiebigTherme, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33 31 Skating track: Nidda, Gymnasiumstraße Ski rental service: Intersport Hugel, Schillerstr. 17, 63667 Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/21 99, www.intersport-hugel.de Skittles: town halls of Nidda and the boroughs of Bad Salzhausen, Eichelsdorf, Ober-Lais, OberSchmitten, Ober-Widdersheim, Ulfa and Wallernhausen; for more information, call the municipal office of Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/80 06-213 or -214 Swimming: brine bath Justus-von-Liebig-Therme in Bad Salzhausen, 32°C indoor/28°C outdoor pool, sauna world, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-31; heated outdoor swimming pool in Nidda, Hinter dem Brauhaus 21, open May-September, indoor swimming pool, open OctoberApril, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/77 50 or 80 06-213 or -214; outdoor swimming pool in Nidda Wallernhausen, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/80 06-213 or -214. Tennis: at the Landgrafenteich/Bad Salzhausen; for appointments, call the club house: 00 49 (0) 60 43/33 15 08 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN Activities for kids Also for children and teenagers, Bad Salzhausen and its surrounding areas have plenty to offer. How about a game of minigolf? During the summer months you may visit Nidda’s outdoor swimming pool for some refreshment. Or you could rent out GPS devices and solve the riddles on the predefined routes through the spa gardens. At the playground, close to Nidda’s town hall, smaller children can play while their parents take a rest. When going on a scouting expedition along the nature trail of Rabenstein, young and old can learn a lot about flora and fauna. You can also take your inline skates to skate around the artificial lake of Schotten; here you may also refresh yourself by jumping into the cool water afterwards or rent out a pedal boat - the choice is yours! With the birds’ park, high ropes course and summer bob, Schotten and the Hoherodskopf are well worth a visit. And you surely don’t want to miss a visit to the “Green Sea” (Grünes Meer) close to Laubach either! Getting married in Bad Salzhausen Are you dreaming of getting married in an extraordinary atmosphere? Would you like to celebrate the most beautiful day of your life at a special venue? Then Bad Salzhausen is exactly the right place for your wedding! At the Södergrundquelle, one of the mineral springs in the beautiful park of Nidda-Bad Salzhausen, civil wedding ceremonies are conducted by Nidda’s registrar. Afterwards, you may celebrate this very special event in the romantic Parksaal or in the restored Kurhaus. Wander through the park and enjoy the most beautiful day of your life! Information/appointments regarding civil wedding ceremonies: civil registry office of Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/80 06-105, -106 or -107 Inquiries on availability of Trinkkurhalle/ Parksaal: Kur- und Touristik-Info Bad Salzhausen, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0. Information and booking: Kur- und Touristik Info Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Quellenstraße 2 · G-63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 · Fax 96 33-50 [email protected] www.bad-salzhausen.de Nidda − experience with all your senses Culinary delights, events and culture In Nidda, people are used to enjoying life. This is also evidenced by history: Within the region, people from Nidda are also referred to as “Froistecker”, which, when translated from dialect into standard language, means as much as ”people having breakfast”. Especially the gastronomy that offers local and regional as well as international specialities is worth mentioning. In the guesthouse “Zur Traube”, you may try beer specialities from the guesthouse’s own brewery and enjoy delicious meals in the adjacent restaurant. You may try “Beulches” (a regional speciality made of potatoes and meat cooked in small cotton bags), traditionally prepared potatoes, original pastries, salads and soups, refined with herbs from cottage gardens, or enjoy a regional dish of game, fish or poultry. Whether you would like to have a beer at the bar, meet up with some friends in the guesthouse that comprises two floors and the “Bierschwemme” in the basement or enjoy some of the culinary delights outside in the beer garden on warm summer days - the “Traube”, as a social and culinary meeting point, is the centre of Nidda. At the “Kurhaushotel”, which is located at the edge of Bad Salzhausen’s spa gardens and surrounded by ancient trees, you may not only enjoy freshly prepared culinary pleasures but also the peace and tranquillity of the idyll in which it is embedded. The new series of cultural events “NIDDA ERLESEN - literature, arts, illustrious”, guarantees first-class evening entertainment with well-known authors, politicians and artists. The Arts Project Association Kunst:Projekt organises a ten-day sculptors’ symposium, during which sculptors as well as LandArt and performance artists transform Bad Salzhausen’s spa gardens into an open-air artists’ studio. Walk around, have a look and be astonished - that’s the motto of the unusual arts project which fascinates its visitors and results in a fantastic sculpture park. Those who wish to be creative themselves find inspiration in the painting school of Dieter Schiele. Whether you prefer watercolour, oil or acrylic paint: with fun and imagination, the grand nephew of the world-famous expressionist Egon Schiele leads both beginners and advanced painters to success. An acoustic experience are the music events, such as “Nidda in concert”, the experimental jazz series “Swingin’ Parc”, classical concerts, a forum for young musicians as well as regular concerts held throughout the year (e.g. concerts of the ensemble Duo Bravo or the large-scale summer concerts in Bad Salzhausen’s spa gardens). On the Events Guide, you also find various guest perfor- NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN 09 Cultural offers Cultural stage “Parksaal”: upper spa garden; sophisticated and varying cultural, music, cabaret and children’s arts events throughout the year; more information: www.bad-salzhausen.de. Ticket hotline: 00 49 (0) 180/50 40 300 (0.14 €/min.) “Uhrnstubb”: Untergasse 23, Nidda-Wallernhausen, offers lovely fairy tale storytelling for adults all year round and a puppet theatre for children, telephone 00 49 (0) 60 43/40 55 40 Cabaret “Freschekeller”: Untergasse 11-13 in the old village shop in Nidda-Wallernhausen; popular place for evening entertainment. Ticket hotline: 00 49 (0) 60 43/984 01 21, www.freschekeller.de Spa concerts: with Duo Bravo in or in front of the Trinkkurhalle, every Sat/Sun 10.30-11.45 a.m. and 3.00-5.00 p.m., Fri-Sun 3-5 p.m. Summer concerts (during the summer months): each Sunday at 3 p.m. with local music associations; for more information, call Kulturmanagement Nidda-Bad Salzhausen, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-17 Tea dances: Kursaal Kurhaushotel Bad Salzhausen, Kurstraße 2, Sun 3 p.m. (fortnightly); info: Kur- und Toursitik-Info, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 Museum Keltenwelt on the Glauberg: Am Glauberg 1, 63695 Glauburg, phone 00 49 (0) 60 41/82 33 00, www.keltenwelt-glauberg.de Painting: Painting school in the spa gardens, Dieter Schiele, Glockenhaus, Bad Salzhausen, phone 00 49 (0) 60 44/30 72 or 00 49 (0) 60 43/97 23 16, www.malschule.info mances of chamber music groups and theatre and cabaret events as well as literature readings and medical presentations. Equally popular are the tea dances, which are held every Sunday during the summer months, and the local farmers’ market. Apart from that, there are larger events such as the Parkfest in Bad Salzhausen, the Martini Market in Nidda, funfairs in spring and autumn and the Christmas Market as well as the rural fun fair “Kirchweihfest”. Museums: Museum of Local History of Nidda: Niddaer Heimatmuseum e.V., Raun 1, Nidda, Mr. Pfnorr, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/18 50 and 41 39; open Tues+Thurs 3-5 p.m., Sun 10-12 a.m. and for groups also on appointment; Jewish Zimmermann-Strauss Museum, Raun 62, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/24 74, Sun 2-5 p.m.; Fire Brigade Museum in the old fire engine house, Gerbergasse 2, Nidda, Mr. Dickel, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/32 93, Sun 10-12 a.m. Guided tours of Nidda and its museums: Association Niddaer Heimatmuseum e.V., office at Kellerweg 5, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/41 39 Lokschuppen Kulturbahnhof Nidda: Über der Breit 2, Nidda, phone 00 49 (0) 60 41/710, www.lokschuppen-nidda.de Places of interest • Protestant-Lutheran parish church “Zum Heili gen Geist” (“To the Holy Ghost”) (1615-1618) • Museum of Local History in the former tavern of the town (built 1632) • The tower Johanniterturm (1491-92), part of the Roman. Johanniter Church that no longer exists today. • Market place with market well; the sandstone upper part shows the former city arms of Nidda • Castle of Nidda, Renaissance castle (1600); erected on the foundation of the old water castle • Fire Brigade Museum showing treasures collected by the fire brigade of the municipality of Nidda • Jewish museum, „Zimmermann-Strauss Museum“ with adjoining reference library • Spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen created more than 185 years ago with more than 300 diffe rent tree and shrub species 10 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN Bad Salzhausen − fountain of life Island of peace for the stressed The soft rustle of leaves instead of traffic noise. Enjoying an ice cream while walking through the park instead of a drink of prosecco in some trendy bistro. Idyllic spa gardens instead of bustling pedestrian streets: Nidda/ Bad Salzhausen is the “home of tranquillity”. Here, traditional values are still appreciated and the hectic pace of today’s life is intentionally slowed down. In times of sensory overload and common everyday fears, the former state spa resort is a protected area for all those who yearn for a safe haven. Individualists who visit the 500-souls-community won’t be disappointed. Whether family, couple or single, anyone who visits the health resort, just as well as the excursionists, sportsmen and relaxation seekers who find their way to Bad Salzhausen, will surely feel genuine holiday pleasure. Bad Salzhausen is special, a holiday destination that can hardly be compared to other locations. The place has its unique charm. This is not only due to the pretty Wilhelmian style buildings, the venerable Baroque ensemble dating back to the time of salt production or the beautiful avenues. There is no hectic traffic or noisy industry, no irritation caused by vast con-struction sites. Instead you find real peace and tranquillity. If you come to Bad Salzhausen, you can breathe in deeply and leave the everyday hassle far behind with every step you take on your walk through the ample spa gardens. As of the early 19th century, guests have been visiting Bad Salzhausen. It is the healing power of the brine that made the place famous. Already in the 1920s, the chemist Justus Liebig discovered the healing effect of the wondrous salt-containing water that runs deep beneath the surface. In a letter to a friend, he wrote that Bad Salzhausen was one of the oldest brine baths of Germany. “Not to entertain doubts about the curious effects of this brine, I have convinced myself by visual inspection that people were absolutely reconstituted after 20 to 30 baths in Bad Salzhausen after they afore had taken baths unsuccessfully.” Spa gardens of Bad Salzhausen: The “way back to oneself” leads directly to nature. And this way is not long. Actually, Bad Salzhausen is right in the middle of it. The spa gardens that were created approximately 185 years ago are amongst the most beautiful and oldest park facilities of this kind in Germany. On an area of 52 hectare, they provide botanical treasures from all over of the world. There are no borders and no fences. Trespassing is explicitly permitted! The idyllic herb garden besides the Trinkkurhalle (where people go to “take the waters”) also shows the diversity of the plants that may be used for both culinary and medical purposes. It provides a remedy for everything. When daydreaming under the roof of giant ancient trees, you will surely find the way back to your real self. Just let go. Here, wellness simply means feeling comfortable. NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN 11 Mineral springs of Bad Salzhausen Lithium spring Built in 1890 in 8.45 m depth, altitude 140.99 m above sea level, mean temperature 15.6°C Characteristics: sodium-chloride water Indications: helps in case of insufficient mineralization of the organism, for increase of appetite, in case of functional disorders of the stomach and small intestine, in particular, in connection with food-intake Recommended dosage: two glasses per day Södergrund spring Built in 1960 in 56.5 m depth, altitude 141.33 m above sea level, mean temperature 14.5°C Characteristics: sodium-chloride water Indications for drinking cure: helps in case of insufficient mineralization of the organism, metabolic disorders, to increase appetite, in case of functional disorders of the stomach and small intestine, in particular, in connection with food-intake Recommended dosage: two glasses per day In the lower spa garden, it only takes a few steps to arrive at a perfect idyll. This part of the park, which was created in the 1950s, spreads the charm of an old English garden. Colourful flowerbeds lead you to the springs and graduation house. The last of formerly six graduation houses brings a breath of fresh air into tired airways. After a long walk, you will quickly recover your breath here. Breathing in the fine salt mist clears the respiratory tract and loosens tough secretion. The salt also contributes to the preservation of a rare exotic habitat. Sea rush, strawberry clover, sea milkwort and arrow-grass, whose actual origin is the coastal area of North Sea and Baltic Sea, also grow here on the salt meadows. To learn more about these exotic plants and the beauty of the spa gardens you may participate in a guided tour led by gardener Martin Nagorr. A wide variety of tours is available. Whether you are interested in flora and fauna or in history – there is something for every taste. Herb tours, field trips led by forest wardens or conducted tours to learn more about salt and salt evaporation, just as historical and botanical tours, are all part of our offer. Special rates for groups are also available! The elemental force of nature is the key to success. The healthy salt-containing water emerges from the ground in six mineral springs in the spa gardens. Three salt springs and one lithium spring, a sulphur spring and a chalybeate spring can be found only a few feet apart from each other. Drinking their water on a regular basis helps to supply your body with minerals. Gargling with the water that emerges from the sulphur spring – if you can bring yourself to do it - provides relief in case of persistent sore throats and respiratory problems. The place was first mentioned in 1187 and referred to as “Salzhusen”, which means “houses at the salt springs”. The first graduation house was built around 1600. Compared to the earlier boiling in pans, this meant an enormous improvement. During the 18th century, salt production flourished and production increased to up to 4600 centners of salt per year. In between peace and relaxation, you can take an excursion by foot to the lively town of Nidda. When following the enchanted “Schlangenweg” (snakes’ path) that winds through meadows and fields for about 3 km, you reach the heart of the municipality. After your arrival, you surely deserve some refreshment, which you may either take at one of the ice-cream parlours or at a cosy café or traditional tavern - there are many places for you to stop by. Alternatively, it will only take you a few minutes to get to Nidda comfortably by bus, train or taxi. Sulphur spring Built in 1890 in 7 m depth, rebuilt 1934/35, altitude 140.31 m above sea level, mean temperature 12.5°C Characteristics: sodium-chloride water Indications: helps in case of insufficient mineralization of the organism, to increase appetite, in case of functional disorders of the stomach and small intestine, in particular, in connection with food-intake Recommended dosage: two glasses per day Indications for gargling treatment: may provide alleviation in case of chronic respiratory diseases Recommended dosage: twice per day Chalybeate spring Built in 1892 in 19.8 m depth, rebuilt in 1906, altitude 143.29 m above sea level, mean temperature 14.6°C Characteristics: sodium-calcium-chloridehydrogen carbonate-water Indications: helps in case of insufficient mineralization of the organism, in particular, in case of iron deficiency, metabolic disorders, to increase appetite, in case of functional disorders of the stomach and small intestine, in particular, in connection with food-intake; supporting treatment in case of urinary tract infections and osteoporosis Recommended dosage: two glasses per day All of the water of the saltwater pools in the Justus-von-Liebig-Therme and the graduation house is provided by Nibelungen spring and Roland-Krug-spring: Nibelungen spring Built in 1972/73 in 204 m depth, altitude 140.02 m above sea level, mean temperature 18.5°C Characteristics: acidulous saltwater Roland-Krug-spring Built in 1977 in 197.3 m depth, altitude 142.83 m above sea level, mean temperature 16.8°C Characteristics: acidulous saltwater Recommended dosage: stay in the water for no longer than 20 minutes once per day and take a rest of the same duration afterwards; repeat these turns of bathing and resting several times Recommended dosage (for brine inhalation in the graduation house): stay in the graduation house for 30-40 minutes each day 12 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN Therapeutic indications for treatment and wellness applications Bad Salzhausen has been a mineral health spa since 1824. At an altitude of 150-190 metres above sea level it has a mild stimulating climate, which is favourable for outdoor treatment (socalled terrain cures). It goes without saying that all treatment offers meet the needs of disabled guests. Indications: Diseases or problems … • ... of the respiratory organs • … of the posture and musculoskeletal system • … of the cardiovascular system • … of the vessels • … of the nervous system • … due to psychosomatic fatigue (burnout syndrome) • … caused by general weakness • … of the kidneys (renal diseases) as well as in case of rheumatic diseases and during convalescence Therapy, treatment and health services: • Neurology • Orthopaedics • Surgery • Internal medicine • Diabetology • Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) • Prevention/rehabilitation • Ergo-/occupational therapy • Brine baths at the saltwater swimming pool (28°C / 32°C / 33°C) with exercise therapy • Graduation house Current treatment offers Therapy department of the brine bath Justusvon-Liebig-Therme, Kurallee 2, 63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen; for information and appointments, please call 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Physiotherapy, also on a neurophysiologic basis (Bobath) Gait training Workout in the gym Sling table therapy Exercise therapy in the brine bath Manual therapy Kinesio taping Manual lymph drainage Massage Tuina treatment (also for children) Toot reflexology Therapy according to Dorn Respiratory therapy Individual inhalation sessions Relaxation therapy Kegel exercises Electrotherapy/ultrasound Cryo therapy Heat therapy (natural fango, hot air and hot roll treatments) Wet packs with brine Medical full baths with additives For appointments at the brine bath, please call 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-30 Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture, homeopathy and naturopathic treatments: Homeopathic/TCM treatments and acupuncture after initial medical consultation – e.g. within the scope of allergy therapy, treatment of sleep disturbances or fatigue or pain therapy. Bad Salzhausen - treatment & wellness …use salt to gain health and well-being Care for your body, mind and soul in Bad Salzhausen. Regain your strength while taking a few days off to recharge your batteries. In Bad Salzhausen you can choose between both, classic therapeutic offers such as massage or physiotherapy, on the one hand, and an alternative naturopathic approach that supplements scientific medicine and opens up new paths to a healthy life, on the other hand. Enjoy the beneficial effect of natural fango treatments or relax during a massage. Especially against stress and muscular tension, the Tuina massage has proven particularly effective. In contrast to a classic massage treatment, which mainly influences disturbances of the muscular system, the Tuina massage is used to treat disorders of the entire organism. By working with his fingertips, heels of the hands, palms and elbows, the therapist tries to influence certain points along the body’s meridians. Experience the beneficial effect of a foot reflexology massage or relax during an Ayurveda treatment. Conventional scientific medicine, homeopathy or traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) the choice is yours! Therapy and prevention: Choose from the wide range of offers in Bad Salzhausen to actively do something beneficial to your health. Nordic walking, running, special water gymnastics, aqua fitness, aqua cycling, back or spinal exercise programmes or health-oriented gym training - amongst the various courses, there is the right training for everybody. Many courses qualify as primary preventive measures pursuant to Section 20 Volume V of the German Social Security Code and, as such, are subsidised by German health insurance plans. Please enquire with your health insurance provider. Current prevention offer: Nordic walking/walking, spinal exercises in the water, back exercises, aqua fitness, special water gymnastics for upper/lower extremities, aqua cycling. Justus-von-Liebig-Therme: Dive into the salt-containing water in the brine bath from the mineral springs. A temperature of 32°C in the indoor pool, 28°C in the outdoor pool and 33°C in the therapy pool ensure your well-being and positively affect your health. Aqua therapy for the cardiovascular and respiratory system: In the salty water you may not only relax, but also actively do something for your health. Strengthen your cardiovascular system by aqua therapy. Aqua fitness is easy on the joints, enhances your stamina and trains your muscles in a very convenient way. You will be surprised of how quickly fat pads melt away and your personal wellbeing is increased. Cycling under water? The trend sport that improves your stamina and supports muscle building while being particularly gentle on the joints is called aqua cycling. Why don’t you try it yourself? Water gymnastics for everybody: For guests of the brine bath, a free 20 minute aqua fitness/water gymnastics class is held by a therapist from Monday to Friday several times each day in the large pool. Outside these classes, appointments may be made for individual water gymnastics according to medical prescription. Feeling comfortable in the sauna world: The sauna world offers pure relaxation. Besides the various types of saunas, such as the traditional Finnish sauna, the bio-sauna (sanarium), steam bath and inhalation room, the visitor finds everything he needs for a relaxing sauna session. Various forms of NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN showers – from an adventure (tropical rain/ fresh sea breeze) shower via a waterfall shower to Kneipp treatments – are also available. The offer is rounded-off by a heat bench with foot basin, a large relaxation room in the indoor area and a massage studio and moreover complemented by our newly created sauna garden with outdoor sauna for steam infusions, plunge pool, second relaxation room and sunbathing lawn. The two traditional Finish saunas provide temperatures of 80°C and 90°C, respectively, at a humidity of 10-25%. Special highlights are our adventure infusions in the new outdoor sauna at a temperature of 90°C. For beginners, we recommend the sanarium with an agreeable temperature of 60°C at a relative humidity of 40-45%. In the centre of the sauna world, you find the aroma steam bath. The hot vapour enriched with different essential oils provides alleviation in case of rheumatic problems and respiratory diseases. In the brine inhalation room, the brine of Bad Salzhausen - just as in the larger version, the graduation house - trickles through blackthorn brushwood and evaporates. Due to the warm temperatures, this process is even intensified. The brine has a soothing and beneficial effect on the respiratory organs and cardiovascular system. Another highlight is the newly constructed salt grotto. Here, the visitor can enjoy a controlled maritime climate in sophisticated surroundings composed of minerals and natural stone. For this setting, ten tons of salt have been used, and visitors may experience the special effects of both, the healing stones and the salt. By ultrasonic evaporation of brine, a unique, dry and microfine salt climate is created, which has many positive effects. Regular visits clear the respiratory tracks and have a disinfecting and anti-inflammatory impact, in particular, in case of allergies, bronchitis or asthma. They strengthen the immune system, increase the physical capacity and provide alleviation in cases of skin diseases, stress, fatigue or psychosomatic problems. Also children benefit from the positive effects on health that the warmth of the sauna provides (courses by specially trained staff available). 13 Specialists in Bad Salzhausen Spa doctors: • Andreas Ritter General practitioner, specialist for sports medicine Kurstraße 4, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/44 88 • Dr. Titus Hatzlhoffer General practitioner and specialist for naturo pathic treatment Kurstraße 6, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/40 15 23 Specialists for internal medicine: • Dr. med. Jens Allendörfer Specialist for neurology, intensive care Asklepios Neurologische Klinik Am Hasensprung 6, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/80 42 12 • Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Herzog (private practice) – Internist, naturopathic treatment, sports medicine Kurstraße 16-18, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/983-0 • Dr. med. Hans-Jürgen Arndt Chief physician Klinik Rabenstein Internist, diabetology, physical and rehabilitating medicine Kurstraße 38-42, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/806-229 (secretary’s office) Specialist for orthopaedics: • Dr. med. Pierre Onema Chief physician Klinik Rabenstein Orthopaedics, spa doctor, physical and rehabilitating medicine Kurstraße 38-42, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/806-229 (secretary’s office) Specialist for psychotherapy: • Dr. Dipl- Psych. Peter Kempf Kurstraße 6, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/89 20 Specialist for acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, homeopathy: • Dr. med. Karin Liyanage Quellenstraße 3, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33 12 or 00 49 (0) 64 00/20 07 03 Alternative practitioner: • Edgar Euler – Naturopathy practice Roland-Krug-Str. 5, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/44 62 Specialist Hospitals in Bad Salzhausen Klinik Asklepios (neurological hospital) Am Hasensprung 6, 63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/804-0, fax 00 49 (0) 60 43/ 804-60 20, www.asklepios.com Specialist Hospital Dr. Herzog (hospital for integrative oncology) Kurstraße 16-18, 63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/983-0, fax 00 49 (0) 60 43/ 983-194, www.fachklinikdrherzog.de Klinik Rabenstein Orthopaedics, internal medicine, psychosomatics Kurstraße 38-42, 63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/806-0, fax 00 49 (0) 60 43/ 806-400, www.klinik-rabenstein.de For long term care patients and their relatives, Bad Salzhausen also offers the possibility of joint holiday stays: Klinik Rabenstein Kurstraße 38-42, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/806-0 www.klinik-rabenstein.de Serniorenheim Sachs Kurstraße 28, phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 54-0 www.seniorenheim-sachs.de Parksaal D Psychiatrische Tagesklinik mit Institutsambulanz des Gesundheitszentrums Wetterau gGmbH E Kursaal B Saunagarten F C 1 Justus-von-Liebig-Therme Kur- und Touristik-Info G Trinkkurhalle H Gradierbau I Wasserrad J Kräutergarten Ba K Nibelungenquelle L Schwefelquelle M Stahlquelle N Lithiumquelle O Roland-Krug-Quelle P Södergrund-Quelle h k ec tr ns e d ie -N rg be d id Fr Bahnhof ch na Minigolf 6 2 5 Skulpturenpark B M Ro lan Tennisplätze d-K rug -St raß e ße ra rst Ku D 9 Landgrafenteich e tra ß n 4 F Lie b ig s lle Ost Goldfischteich e aß a dd Ni 7 A Vi un g a oberer Kurpark str 8 sen spr A 3 Ha 14 NIDDA | BAD SALZHAUSEN Map 3 C O H L 10 1 G Kirche P J unterer Kurpark I West alle e Salzwiesen N Kur nach Geiß -Nidda zur A45 Salzwiesen Bürgerhaus und Spielplatz Klinik Rabenstein Fachklinik Dr. Herzog 3 Asklepios-Klinik 1 2 e 1 E nstraß 2 Quelle d fel See K 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Ferienwohnungen am Kurpark Hotel Eiser Café-Pension Ira Kurhaus-Hotel Kurpension Wiesenau Hotel-Café-Restaurant Schuchmann Katharina-Staritz-Haus Hotel Kohlbecher Haus am Landgrafenteich Ferienwohnung Sunshine The “spa tax” – a benefit for visitors Is the spa tax (in German: Kurtaxe) really necessary? Why is it imposed? And for what is it actually used? These questions regarding the meaning and purpose of the spa tax are raised by many visitors who are not particularly delighted about having to pay it. Often, however, it is merely lack of information that causes visitors to question the necessity of the spa tax. We would therefore like to provide to you information about the meaning of the spa tax and the reasons for its imposition. First of all, it is important to know that the spa tax is in no way anything like a “residence tax”, as is often claimed. It is rather charged to directly finance the numerous facilities and services which are offered to visitors of our health resort and which, in general, are very much appreciated by them. Of course, we strive for making your stay with us as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. The spa tax you pay is one of the things that help us to do so. Thus, we are able to offer many possibilities for you to pass your time in Bad Salzhausen according to your personal preferences. Information and booking: Kur- und Touristik Info Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Quellenstraße 2 · G-63667 Nidda-Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 · Fax 96 33-50 [email protected] www.bad-salzhausen.de Cultural offers Choose yourself whether you prefer to spend your time reading quietly or in company of other visitors. In our comfortable reading rooms, you find a vast selection of books, newspapers and magazines. There are special writing desks and at some places also a pump room, which is well-tempered, both, in summer and winter, where you may enjoy the curative waters in pleasant company. Apart from that, varying sophisticated cultural programmes as well as lectures and presentations on health education topics are offered to provide information and knowledge important for leading a health-conscious life after your stay in Bad Salzhausen. Concerts Do you like music? Then, visit the musical events offered in Bad Salzhausen! Thanks to the spa tax, concerts, with few exceptions, can be provided for free − you are welcome to take a musical journey with us for no extra charge! Spa gardens As a matter of course, you are also free to enjoy a walk through our spa gardens at any time. In this respect, the spa tax helps us to maintain our beautiful gardens and also to provide park benches in sufficient number. For people who enjoy hiking, there are signposted paths most of which have been carefully selected by spa doctors and the Health Resort Administration. Sport and leisure facilities offer numerous possibilities to take physical exercise. It is, however, costly to maintain these facilities. The proceeds from the spa tax are also used for these purposes. All this is made possible by the spa tax! It has become obvious: It’s the visitors who fully and directly benefit from the spa tax. The spa tax is necessary for us to be able to offer all these amenities to you. Otherwise, we would have to charge separately for every single service or facility you use. All alternatives that have been considered in the past, such as the idea to use subsidies from tax payments, would result in financial injustice, as they would be unfair on the general public − i.e., all taxpayers, whether they visit our health resort or not. You see: This is what the spa tax is all about. We hope that, by providing this information, we helped you understand the meaning and purpose of the spa tax. 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Besonderheit Ramholz Parkanlage Sterbfritz Weichersbach Lehrpfad Campingplatz Sinntal MottgersHeilbad Schwarzenfels Hallenbad+Freibad Hallenbad Zeitlofs Freibad/ BadeseeRupboden Saltwater bathing fun Health, fun and wellness - three good reasons for Nidda-Bad Salzhausen At the saltwater swimming pool or “Solebewegungsbad” Justus-von-Liebig-Therme with its sauna world, you may spend a couple of relaxing hours on an island of peace and tranquillity. Swimming Indoor pool: 32°C, outdoor pool: 28°C, therapy pool: 33°C, daily water gymnastics. Experience the unique atmosphere of light, salubrious air and tranquillity in the salt grotto or enjoy a healthy snack and drink in the bistro Salzbar. Our therapy department offers Nordic walking, fitness and wellness as well as prevention programmes. Breath in deeply in the graduation works, take a bath in the saltwater pool and benefit from the brine in form of a drinking cure these are only some of the possibilities we offer for your health and well-being. Sauna Sauna world with brine inhalation house, adventure shower, aroma steam bath, soft sauna, sanarium, steam bath, Finnish sauna, plunge pool, sauna garden. Small-town idyll with a heart Nidda and Bad Salzhausen Situated directly besides the Nidda cycle trail, along the Apple Wine and Orchard Routes and the Vogelsberger ExtraTour NaturTour – where you can truly enjoy nature! The lively old part of Nidda town will extend a warm welcome to you in the typical style of the upper Hessian region: The flair of the halftimbered houses creates a charming atmosphere for your visit to one of the cosy cafés or homely restaurants around the marketplace. Enjoy the relaxing tranquillity of Nidda’s health resort Bad Salzhausen, for example, when taking a walk through its historical spa gardens with their fascinating botanical variety and ancient trees. On an area of more than 54 hectare, six mineral springs have been built, and their healthy water is the most valuable treasure of Bad Salzhausen. ant to go! w I re e h w ‘s That ness fun and well Regeneration Fitness and relaxation courses, massage and fango treatments, physiotherapy, therapeutic baths, and more! Justus-von-Liebig-Therme www.bad-salzhausen.de Solebewegungsbad und Sauna Kurallee 2 G-63667 Nidda/Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-31 [email protected] Kur- und Tourist-Info Quellenstraße 2 G-63667 Nidda/Bad Salzhausen Phone 00 49 (0) 60 43/96 33-0 [email protected]