Hofgeismar Archives ⋆ The Passenger

December 21, 2025December 22, 2025

Friedenseiche

The Friedenseiche at Hombressen, a high point on the Warthügel above Hofgeismar, is one of those modest rural memorials that quietly anchor big history in a very local landscape. It was planted after the victorious end of the German‑French war of 1870/71, when communities across the new German Empire marked peace, unity and sacrifice with commemorative oaks and small monuments rather than grand triumphal arches. Even today the tree stands as a reminder of how intensely the events of that short but decisive conflict were felt even in small Hessian villages far from the front.

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020

Sababurg

The Sababurg is a wonderful old castle within the Reinhardswald forest and belongs to Hofgeismar, Germany. It dates back to the year 1334 and carried different names over time: first, it was the Zappenburg protecting pilgrims, as the Zapfenburg it was later used for hunting. Today you can find a hotel and a restaurant within the grounds of the castle.

March 4, 2018September 26, 2020

Urwald Sababurg

Welcome to the jungle! Not too far away from the entrance of the Tierpark Sababurg in Hofgeismar, Germany you will find a bus stop named ‘Urwald‘ and a parking lot. From here you can explore the Urwald Sababurg, a forest with trees nearly untouched for hundreds of years. Continue reading “Urwald Sababurg”

August 26, 2017September 26, 2020

Once in a lifetime

Kirchenscheune, Tierpark Sababurg, Hofgeismar

It is said to be the most wonderful day in a lifetime. And it is a day you’ll have to prepare a whole year long. After our engagement at the Vondelpark in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and our civil marriage at the old townhall in Göttingen, Germany it was time for our wedding ceremony and party at the Tierpark Sababurg within the Reinhardswald belonging to Hofgeismar, Germany. Continue reading “Once in a lifetime”

July 9, 2017May 10, 2018

Being godfather

Bald eagle 'Joker', Sababurg, Hofgeismar, Germany

The Tierpark Sababurg in Hofgeismar, Germany is a wonderful place for families – lots of animals, a playground, vast green fields and low prices. We get here every now and then and enjoy time in the sunshine. And we wanted to give something back. The Tierpark operates a program where you can support a specific animal by a donation and have your name on a plate within the park. Every year there is a special day for donors where you can learn more about the chosen one. Continue reading “Being godfather”

October 11, 2014April 10, 2023

Penguin, meerkat & otter

Travelling with childrens? Not far from Hann. Münden and Göttingen you can find the Sababurg, an ancient castle from the year 1334. It is named “Dornröschenschloss” after the famous tales of the Brothers Grimm. In fact, most people visit this place for the zoological garden close by.