Brand
in Regierungsbezirk Kassel of Hesse, Germany

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.533 and 9.957 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 31' 57" and E 9° 57' 25"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
German
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 06:18 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Europe/Berlin
UTC/GMT offset: 1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:51 am and 4:22 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Germany in Western Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Germany.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Germany. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Brand

Brand in Regierungsbezirk Kassel (Hesse) is a city located in Germany about 202 mi (or 326 km) south-west of Berlin, the country's capital town.

Current time in Brand is now 06:18 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Europe / Berlin with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 12 airports closer to Brand, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in Germany is Fritzlar Airport in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Germany is Wartburg Castle in a distance of 34 mi (or 54 km), North-East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hilders, Birx, Oberweid, Unterweid and Hofbieber. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 47 °F

Morning Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Evening Temperature 5°C / 42 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 75%
Air Pressure 1012 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 9 km/h (5 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 78% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

7°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

6°C (43 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

3°C (37 °F)
3°C (38 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Best Western Hotel Rhön Garden

Address
3,8 mi
Kohlstöcken 4
36163 Poppenhausen
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Lothar-Mai-Haus Berghotel in der Rhönsonne

Address
3,1 mi
Lothar-Mai-Str. 1
36145 Hofbieber-Steens
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:00


Landhaus Ehrengrund

Address
6,0 mi
Langer Berg 1
36129 Gersfeld
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Gersfelder Hof

Address
6,2 mi
Auf der Wacht 14
36129 Gersfeld
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 6:00 - 23:00
Weekend: 6:00 - 23:00


Zum Rosenbachschen Löwen Gasthaus

Address
2,7 mi
Hauptstr. 27
36115 Hilders
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 22:00


Genussgasthof Fuldaquelle

Address
3,7 mi
Obernhausen 4
36129 Gersfeld (Rhön)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 21:00


Milseburg

Address
2,8 mi
Milseburg 8
36115 Hilders
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 7:00 - 21:00


Lisas-Welt Gasthof & Pension

Address
3,0 mi
Tanner Str. 18
36115 Ehrenberg (Rhön)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 17:00 - 21:00
Weekend: 17:00 - 22:00


Alte Schule

Address
4,0 mi
Ziegelhof 2
36163 Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 17:00
Reception
Weekday: 17:00 - 22:00 (lunchbreak: 18:00 - 17:00)
Weekend: 15:00 - 22:00


Sonne

Address
5,9 mi
Amelungstr. 1
36129 Gersfeld
Germany

Time Information

Checkout: 10:30 - Checkin: 13:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:00 - 22:30
Weekend: 7:00 - 22:30


Videos from this area

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Ferrari-Treffen Fulda 18.Juli 2009

Published: July 19, 2009
Length: 10:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Patrick T.

Vorbeifahrt der Ferrari auf der Strecke zwischen Wasserkuppe und Hilders (kurz hinter Eckweisbach)


SG38 Fliegen auf der Wasserkuppe

Published: October 07, 2014
Length: 36:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Flugplatz Hetzleser Berg


Gleitschirmfliegen lernen mit Papillon Paragliding auf der Wasserkuppe und in den Alpen!

Published: March 01, 2012
Length: 41:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Papillon Paragliding

http://www.papillon.aero präsentiert: Lerne glücklich und sicher Gleitschirmfliegen mit Papillon Paragliding, Europas größter und Deutschlands beliebtester Gleitschirmflugschule (gem. erteilten...


2014 Modell Groß Segler Schlepp auf der Wasserkuppe

Published: June 29, 2014
Length: 55:22 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Flugsportzentrum Wasserkuppe

HD - Modell-Groß-Segler Schlepp Aus Anlass 90 Jahre Fliegerschule machen wir zum Modell-Groß-Segler Treffen einen Modell-Großsegler-Schlepp auf dem Südhang. Es sind alle Modellflieger...


Skigebiet Wasserkuppe, Rhön: Kamerafahrt Märchenwiesen-Abfahrt

Published: March 26, 2012
Length: 55:39 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DeinSkigebiet

Kamerafahrt von www.dein-skigebiet.tv auf der Märchenwiesen-Abfahrt im Skigebiet Wasserkuppe in der Rhön. Die Piste ist 600 Meter lang und überwindet rund 100 Höhenmeter.


Skigebiet Wasserkuppe, Rhön: Fahrt mit dem Märchenwiesenlift

Published: April 10, 2012
Length: 40:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: DeinSkigebiet

Fahrt von www.dein-skigebiet.tv mit dem Märchenwiesenlift auf der Wasserkuppe, dem höchsten Skigebiet der Rhön. Der Schlepplift ist 613 Meter lang und überwindet 100 Höhenmeter. Die Fahrzeit...


Gleitschirm A-Schein Ausbildung Kombikurs Wasserkuppe Teil 1

Published: March 22, 2012
Length: 21:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: balkongenie

Im Sommer 2011 fassten eine Freundin und ich den Beschluss, wir lernen Gleitschirmfliegen! Der Film entstand während dem Kombikurs in der Rhön. Schon diese erste Woche der Ausbildung hat...


Landung Wasserkuppe - Robin DR-400 180R Remorqueur

Published: July 23, 2013
Length: 12:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: thepawelification

Landung mit einer Robin DR-400-180R Remorqueur (D-ESAM) Fulda - Flugplatz Wasserkuppe (EDER).


Impression am Südhang - Vereinsfahrt zur Wasserkuppe 2012

Published: May 11, 2012
Length: 16:29 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: feldi273

Vereinsfahrt zur Wasserkuppe 2012.


[HD] SG-38 Gummiseilstart auf der Wasserkuppe

Published: September 20, 2009
Length: 49:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Martr0x

Ein Wochenende auf der Wasserkuppe um den Schulgleiter aus dem Jahr 1938 fliegen zu können. 2 Tage riesen Spaß gehabt, auch wenns anstrengend ist. Wenn ihr alleine fliegen dürft...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Fulda (river)

The Fulda is a river in Hesse, Germany. It is one of two headstreams of the Weser (the other one being the Werra). The Fulda is 218 km in length. The source is located at Wasserkuppe in the Rhön mountains. From here it runs northeast surrounded by the Knüll mountains in the west and the Seulingswald in the east. Near Bebra it changes direction to the northwest.

Located at 50.4944, 9.945 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Rivers of Hesse, Federal waterways in Germany

Wasserkuppe

The Wasserkuppe is a high plateau (elevation 950 m or 3,100 ft), the highest peak in the Rhön Mountains within the German state of Hessen. Between the first and second World Wars, during the era of the so-called Golden Age of Aviation, great advances in sailplane development were made there.

Located at 50.4981, 9.93778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Gliding in Germany, Geography of Hesse, Rhön Mountains

Pferdskopf

Pferdskopf is a mountain of Hesse, Germany.

Located at 50.4914, 9.92111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountains of Hesse

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