town in Landkreis Gießen in Hesse, Germany
Lich is a town in the North Hesse region of Germany, known for its historic town centre of half-timbered houses.
Understand
editGet in
editBy train
editTrains on the railway line Gießen - Gelnhausen stop at 1 Bahnhof Lich (Oberhess) hourly.
By bus
editBy car
editThe town is connected to motorway A5 via road B457. Parking is available close to the town center at Am Wall and Schlossgasse.
The tourist route Deutsche Fachwerkstraße passes through Lich.
Get around
editWithin the town, walking is the most useful way of transportation. To get to surrounding villages, use the bus, bike or car.
See
edit- Altstadt (Historic Town Centre). Nearly all houses within the historic center are half-timbered houses, typical for the region.
- 1 Castle. Not open to the public.
- 2 Kloster Arnsburg (Arnsburg Abbey). Partially preserved former monastery.
- 3 Schlosspark.
- 4 Bürgerpark. Park with playgrounds and pitches.
Do
editBuy
edit- Historic City Centre. Some small shops in half timbered houses.
- Am Wall. A small mall north of the centre.
- Wochenmarkt. This farmers' market offers local groceries.
Eat
edit- Morandin Gelato e Caffè. Traditional ice cream parlour in the historic city centre.
- Wiener Altstadtcafé.