--- title: "Schwalm-Touristik" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/poi/schwalm-touristik" description: "Ziegenhain became known through the \"Ziegenhainer Kirchenzuchtordnung\" as the birthplace of confirmation. Ziegenhain Castle is located in the middle of the fortress, surrounded by the historic water fortress. Today one of the most modern penal institutions in Germany stands on parts of this site.The old town of Treysa is characterized by the imposing ruins of the Church of the Dead and numerous half-timbered houses. Let yourself be enchanted, stroll through the small alleys with the partially well-preserved city fortifications between the Church of the Dead and the Witches Tower. Numerous cultural events take place every year in the fairytale setting of the Church of the Dead." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/211095/b826d8f40d31f7485401b0daa95c410a6cb0b9cb098f815002ab584d59aa10d5/schwalmstadt_festung-ziegenhain-schwalmfoto.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schwalm-Touristik ================= - Tourist Informations schwalmstadt\_festung-ziegenhain-schwalmfoto Schwalmstadt a fairytale landscape with dreamy forests. Ziegenhain became known through the "Ziegenhainer Kirchenzuchtordnung" as the birthplace of confirmation. Ziegenhain Castle is located in the middle of the fortress, surrounded by the historic water fortress. Today one of the most modern penal institutions in Germany stands on parts of this site. The old town of Treysa is characterized by the imposing ruins of the Church of the Dead and numerous half-timbered houses. Let yourself be enchanted, stroll through the small alleys with the partially well-preserved city fortifications between the Church of the Dead and the Witches Tower. Numerous cultural events take place every year in the fairytale setting of the Church of the Dead. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mon-Fri 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dayoff: Saturday, Sunday Read more Price info Themed city tours in Treysa and Ziegenhain must be booked in advance. p.P. € 5.50 Read more Eligibility - Target Group the Elderly - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests Foreign Language German Other Furnishing/Equipment - Handicapped accessible WC - Barrier-free access Directions & Parking facilities Car via A 7, A5, A49 - Schwalmstadt is signposted by train from Treysa station, then by bus line 470, 490, 493, R39 to Ziegenhain Read more Author Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V.Kurfürstenstraße 9 34117 Kassel Organization Deutsche Märchenstraße e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Museums / Collections - Castles / Palaces - Leisure Parks Contact **Schwalm-Touristik e.V.** Paradeplatz 7 34613 Schwalmstadt - Ziegenhain