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Visitor center Edersee

People, nature and technology in harmony!

Visitor center Edersee

The visitor center Edersee is more than a traditional tourist information center: It's an open space for orientation, inspiration, and regional insights. Directly on the ground floor, you'll find the central guest area, where our team provides personalized advice—competent, attentive, and direct. Digital information panels and an interactive terminal offer you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the region independently and with thematic guidance. Whether you're looking for exercise on the water, discoveries on land, or experiencing nature—you decide what interests you.

A special place in the center: the large panoramic window with a direct view of the Eder Dam. The wall chairs in front of it invite you to simply pause for a moment. The space is complemented by a small shop with selected souvenirs and a well-stocked selection of information materials about the region. In the entrance area, wooden benches create space for a moment of peace – ideal for preparing for the "Mythos" experience. Edersee“ to tune in.
   

Opening hours & contact:

  • April to October:
    Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 18:00 p.m
     

  • November to March:
    Monday to Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m

"Myth Edersee"

An exciting, animated journey through time

A visit to “Mythos Edersee"It's like diving into another world. A world full of history and emotion. Imagine entering the basement of the visitor center and immediately being enveloped by a mystical atmosphere. The air is filled with a faint hum, and all around you, historical images and animated video sequences begin to dance on the walls.

The journey begins in the imperial era, and as you stroll through the room you feel as if you are gliding through time. The projections are so vivid that you can almost feel the breath of the past on your skin. It is as if the past is within your reach. There are new details to discover in every corner of the room. In one corner you can see village life in the 1920s, in another the dramatic flooding of the Eder valley after the dam was built. It is incredible how the stories come to life - the people, their fates, their hopes and dreams. You can almost feel the excitement and pride of the locals when the dam was completed, but also the sadness and pain when their home village had to give way to the floods.

Here, modern technology and innovative storytelling have combined to create an unforgettable experience. The sensory impressions are overwhelming – the images, the sounds, the feeling of being a part of this story. You feel connected to the past and, at the same time, fascinated by the bridge to the present, the "Mythos Edersee". Take your time and immerse yourself in this emotional journey through time. Let yourself go and enjoy the moment. It's an experience you won't soon forget.
           
      

    
Admission prices “Myth Edersee"

Adults: €6
Children (7 - 17 years): 4 €
Family ticket (2 adults + children): €18
Severely disabled people: €4
Groups (10 people or more) per person: €5
School classes (teaching staff free): €4 per person
owner of the MeineCardPlusfree of charge
Holders of the AuszeitCardPlus: free of charge (once a year)
Bad Wildungen guest card holder: €4

Last entry 1 hour before opening hours.  

Discount campaign:

Three Edersee-Highlights, an advantage! 

The visitor center Edersee, the Wildlife Park Edersee and the Treetopwalk at Edersee offer a common discount system: Anyone who visits one of the three attractions receives 20% discount on admission to the other two. Simply show your receipt – the discount is valid for one year. The three excursion destinations are close to each other and can be ideally combined.

Immerse yourself in a new way of storytelling!

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Architecture & Function

The new building rises like a tower.

Visitor center with tourist information, animated time travel “Myth Edersee“ and attractive outdoor area: A section through the century-old building reveals the history of the Edersees can be experienced.

Architecturally, the building is based on the dam wall, making it a unique feature with a regional connection. The concept arose from the symbolic cutting out of a section of the Eder Dam. The visitor center is divided into four areas: The foyer is located in the "cut through the wall." The outdoor area invites you to linger and is a meeting place. The large steps offer seating, and from the terrace, visitors can overlook the wall. The ground floor houses the tourist information office and the panorama lounge. The presentation on the history of the Edersee and the sanitary facilities are located in the basement.

The interior design is also inspired by the dam: the floor and walls have a stone look, and directly at the entrance, the view leads up into the open tower. It creates the feeling of standing within the mighty dam itself. The wooden elements represent the nature that characterizes the region. Edersee is of particular importance.

      

The wall is the inspiration:

Construction of the visitor center began in 2021. The construction phase was completed in March 2023, so the visitor center opened for our guests in April 2023. The building was planned by the architectural firm ChristophHesse Architekten from Korbach.

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Visitor center Edersee

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Our visitor center Edersee

was certified according to the criteria of the nationwide label "Travel for All" and as a company of the sustainability network of GrimmHeimat NordHessen.

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