Wetzlar

Equipped with a magnificent old town, Wetzlar is one of the fifteen largest cities in Hesse. Home to about 50,000 inhabitants, it has a long history of settlement dating back to prehistoric times. The city's multifaceted history is immediately visible in the old town: one example is Wetzlar Cathedral, which today dominates the cityscape with its Gothic facade. Historic half-timbered houses and an old city wall spread a very special tourist charm in the city center. The Days of Fantasy and the City of Wetzlar's Fantasy Prize prove that Wetzlar is closely linked to the history of fantastic literature.