Vilbel Castle — Attraction in Bad Vilbel

Burg Vibel or Wasserburg (Water Castle), which dates back to 12th century, is pretty small and ruined. Currently it is being used as a venue for the annual Castle Festival and you can't see much of the inside of the castle. However, it is extremely pleasing to stroll around the castle and the surrounding areas. The castle has a moat outside with a few fountains. What I like most is the 69 wooden sculptures of human figures created by Stephan Guber and placed just outside the walls of the castle. Except a couple of the figures you can have a close look or even touch, most of them you have to look afar from the other side of the moat. This seems to make it more interesting. Beside the castle there is a park where there are also some sculptures or art works displayed though I would not say they are spectacular but they complement the works of Stephan Guber. It is also nice to walk or cycle along the bank of the...

The Park is beautiful and well kept. Its perfect to have a little romantic walk with your partner in winter or sommer time. The thing I most love and adore about this park and what makes it unique is that there are wild ducks and I dont know what animals they are but they look like beavers! So the ducks and the „beavers“ are free and super friendly and you can feed them with carrots (they love it) and they come super close to you. Defenitly its worth to visit the park, even if you live a bit far away and have children or want a romantic...

A beautiful castle in a quaint village Bad Vilbel. The Castle surrounded by water stands at the Nidda river. Musical fountains and wooden sculptures make it a treat to watch. There is a beautiful garden around it with a lot of walking and cycle paths. Ideal to spend a warm sunny day outdoors with...