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Braunfels (near market place)

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This 7 day package is an example package that shows that a Germany vacation doesn’t have to be all that expensive. By staying in a cheap (but very comfortable) vacation apartment (instead of an expensive hotel), preparing your meals in the apartment (see some German recipe suggestions), doing local trips and sightseeing, hiking in Hesse’s beautiful forests, strolling through Wetzlar’s historic old Town, and exploring some nearby castles and local attractions you can save lots of money, but still experience lots of Germany’s culture and history!

Waldgirmes (Hesse / Hessen)


Waldgirmes (within the Lahnau community) is a small and charming village near the Lahn River,

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Live Like a German Vacation Apartments we recommend


Because of their central location and close proximity to the attractions listed above the Live Like a German vacation apartments below provide an excellent starting point for the “Germany on a Budget” .

Live like a German in this charming little village on the romantic Lahn River, adjacent to lush meadows and beautiful forests.

Furnished apartment with 2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 5), 1.5 bathrooms, hardwood floors, balcony, WiFi, large backyard, many amenities, from US $110/Day

Available options: local tour guide, weekly maid service, diving lessons

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Live Like a German in Wetzlar’s historic old-town, in walking distance to museums, nice restaurants, antique shopping, and other attractions…

2 bedrooms (sleeps up to 7), 1 bathroom, hardwood floors, well furnished, upgraded interiors, from US $115/Day


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Duration: 7 days

Apartment Locations: Waldgirmes, Wetzlar

Destination Airport: Frankfurt (FRA)


Cost Estimate


Estimated Cost Lodging: starting at USD $770 for 2 persons / 7 days

+ Estimated Cost Admissions: about USD $50 for 2 persons

+ Estimated Cost Car Rental: about USD $420 for VW Fox / 7 days

+ Estimated Cost Gas: roughly USD $130


Estimated Total Cost (airfare not included):

  1. -2 Persons, starting at USD $1,370 for 7 days

  2. -4 Persons, starting at USD $1,420 for 7 days


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How to maximize your savings and spend less during your Germany vacation


You can cut down your vacation costs significantly by following these simple rules:


  1. -Instead of eating out in restaurants your vacation rental apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen. By preparing your breakfast and dinner yourself you can save lots of money, but you can also live a more authentic Germany vacation by trying out local foods and recipes. (see some German recipe suggestions.)

  2. -Use public transportation instead of a rental car. We conveniently provide you with links and details on how to get around using public transportation.


Itinerary Notes


The vacation package allows you to experience a lot of Germany with a small budget. The good thing also is that you can change the order of the visits based on your preferences or weather conditions easily. Most of the local attractions have opening times around the week during season, therefore making changes if needed should be easy.

Itinerary for “Germany on a Budget”

Day 7 - Spend a day in Frankfurt am Main

  1. -Spend a day in Frankfurt am Main, visit its historic sites and museums (e.g., the Senckenberg museum.)

  2. -This concludes your last day in Germany. Have a nice dinner in Frankfurt or “back home” in Waldgirmes or Wetzlar.


Trips and Activities: City Tour Frankfurt am Main, Visit the Senckenberg museum

Day 6 - Visit the Greifenstein Castle

  1. -Visit the Greifenstein Castle and the German Bell Museum. Use the opportunity for hiking in the nearby beautiful forests. Afterwards have lunch or dinner in an authentic German restaurant (see travel guide for details.)

  2. -OR: As an alternative visit the Roman Fort Saalburg, and have a nice dinner in Usingen’s historic old town afterwards.


Destination Guides: Wetzlar, Waldgirmes

Trips and Activities: Visit the Greifenstein Castle and the German Bell Museum, visit the Roman Fort Saalburg

Day 4 - Hiking in the Meadows and Forest

  1. -This day will be a hiking day in one of the nearby beautiful forests (e.g., Waldgirmes, Wetzlar Stoppelberg.)

  2. -Quick fact: Hesse is known to be the state in Germany with the most forests!

  3. -Have some good breakfast in the morning, pack your bag for a picnic, and start hiking. We can help you with hiking maps and trails if needed.

  4. -In the evening prepare your own meal in your apartment. Have a cool beer and relax after that long hike!

Destination Guides: Wetzlar, Waldgirmes

Day 3 - Explore Braunfels and the Braunfels Castle

  1. -Visit Braunfels and the famous Braunfels castle

  2. -The castle admission is cheap, and they provide free booklets with detailed information (in English) so you can explore the castle on your own.

  3. -Have a great dinner near the Braunfels castle (see our list of restaurant choices within the Braunfels destination guide below.) Or, consider buying some groceries on Braunfels’ market place / grocery stores and prepare your own meal in your apartment after the visit.)

Destination Guides: Braunfels

Trips and Activities: Explore the Braunfels Castle

Day 2 - Visit Wetzlar’s historic old Town

  1. -Visit Wetzlar’s historic old town

  2. -Wetzlar’s tourist information provides free booklets to tourists (written in English) that you can use to explore Wetzlar on your own. Admissions for various museums are cheap (e.g., a few Euros per person.)

  3. -Stroll through the charming streets of Wetzlar, sit in one of the casual beer gardens or bistros around Wetzlar’s famous Dom (cathedral)

  4. -Have an Italian ice cream in one of the recommended ice cafes (see destination guide for list of ice cafes.)

  5. -Have lunch or dinner in one of the great restaurant choices available in Wetzlar’s historic old town (Or, consider buying some groceries on the local farmer’s market or grocery stores and preparing your own meal in your apartment after the visit.)

Destination Guides: Wetzlar, Waldgirmes

Trips and Activities: Visit Wetzlar’s historic old town

Day 1 - Arrival in Germany

  1. -Arrive in Frankfurt International Airport (FRA)

  2. -Pick up a rental car (pls. coordinate with your favorite rental car  provider.) and drive to your vacation rental apartment. To save even more consider using public transportation, which is excellent in Germany.

  3. -For each apartment we have detailed maps and driving directions available.

  4. -Arrive at your “home away from home” and get settled in the apartment

  5. -Possibly buy some groceries (see our grocery store list in the appropriate destination guide), and explore the local surroundings by foot.

  6. -Have a nice dinner (see a list of great restaurant choices listed in our dining guide) Or, consider preparing your own meal in the apartment (see link to our German recipes collection below.)

Related: article on public transportation in Waldgirmes, German recipe suggestions

Destination Guides: Wetzlar, Waldgirmes

Old Lahn Bridge

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Castle Braunfels

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Beautiful meadows and forests near Waldgirmes

Frankfurt am Main

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