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Shopping at Forum Wetzlar
Categories: Shopping
If youre into Shopping: The Forum in Wetzlar is the biggest inner-city shopping mall in middle Hesse (Mittelhessen.) It comprises over 110 shops, offering a broad mix of shopping opportunities, along with restaurants and grocery shops.
It is conveniently located at highway B-49, close to the Wetzlar train station, approximately 10 minutes from our apartment.
Parking
There is a huge parking structure attached, with relatively low rates (first hour is free). You get a parking ticket when you enter, and when you buy something inside let the cashier stamp your ticket. This gives you an extra free hour of parking.
Location, Map, and Driving Directions
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Additional travel info:
By car:
You can reach the FORUM Wetzlar most directly on the B 49, exit "Garbenheim". In Wetzlar, follow the signs to notice, "City", then direction "FORUM / ARENA".
By bus:
The central bus station is located directly next to the FORUM Wetzlar. All bus routes stop here.
By train:
The FORUM Wetzlar is located directly opposite the railway station Wetzlar.
Opening Hours
Monday through Saturday 9:30 am to 8:00 pm
There are special opening days on Sunday in 2009 (note that typically all stores are closed on Sundays):
- 3/22/2009
- 6/14/2009
- 9/6/2009
- 10/18/2009
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