Fulda has become the religious centre of Hesse in the Middle Ages already, since it was then appointed an diocesan town. The town’s history begins with the foundation of the convent Fulda by the saint Bonifatius, apostle of the Germans. Baroque was Fulda’s blossom time, which has created numerous sights that can still be seen. In the beginning of the 18th century Johan Dietzenhofer erected the new abbey that is linked to the cathedral Saint Salvator, which still contains the mortal remains of Bonifatius. Opposite the cathedral, Dietzenhofer designed the gorgeous town castle, which for some time used to be episcopal residence. You can relax at the castle with its rococo garden and park as well as with the orangery and café. The castle also houses a museum and is easily accessible from your Fulda hotel.
Fulda has quiet a number of hotels to offer, many of which attach special importance to their wellness area. You will also find nice apartments and holiday homes in Fulda. Fulda’s restaurants, which often belong to one of the hotels, provide for a large choice of dishes. You may order regional Hesse cuisine as well as international dishes. Furthermore, you will be offered delicious wine there.
Since the ways in Fulda are generally short ones, the town is ideal for conferences and congresses. That is even more so, because the town with its Baroque flair enables you to enjoy both, work and your leisure time.
Fulda is a relevant stop fort he ICE train and is passed by the autobahns A7 and A66 as well as several federal highways. Fulda’s hotels are all easily accessible The most renowned company in Fulda is Fulda Reifen (tyre factory). Additionally it is home to the food company tegut… and EDAG Engineering + Design AG, which produces car bodies and production lines.
Total population: 63,886 (31st December 2006)
Postal codes: 36001–36043