Hesse
04/14/2017 Reading time: 1 Minute
Hesse, a state with a high industrial density, is one of the strongest economic regions in Germany and is home to the financial metropolis of Frankfurt am Main with its famous skyline and historic old town.
In addition to industry and big cities, this federal state in the heart of Germany also has a green heart and is a popular destination for active vacations and wellness stays in nature. UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, picturesque hiking trails, forests and national parks invite you to explore. Sports enthusiasts can also indulge their thirst for exploration and enjoy the landscape on water and by bike.
! Photo slider: Celtic burial mound on the Glauberg; © Tibor Handke / pixelio.de!
Bevölkerung
6,116 Mio.
Sprache
Deutsch
Größte Stadt
Frankfurt am Main
Hauptstadt
Wiesbaden
Religion
40.8 percent of the population belong to the Protestant regional churches.
25.4 percent are Roman Catholics.
33.0 percent with no religious affiliation
