Witzenhausen

Historically important small towns, even when they sport an abundance of beautiful historic building, often struggle with the loss of importance compared with the big cities. An exception are small historic towns with a university (and a train station), where you'll often find a thriving cultural life. Witzenhausen is one of the latter: Located on the regional train line from Kassel to Göttingen it is the home of the Department of Ecological Agricultural Sciences of the University of Kassel and as such the smallest university location. It's also part of the bicycle route along the river Werra, the Werratalradweg. The town prides itself of being both, organic pioneer and a Fair Trade Town.

If you are interested in tropical plants and how pests can be efficiently controlled using natural and minimally invasive means, pay a visit to the Greenhouse for Tropical Crops run by the Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences.

• Daily necessities: Supermarkets, groceries and speciality shops
• Restaurants, cafes and beergardens