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  • The Helmarshausen Youth Hostel is a large, multi-story building featuring traditional architecture, numerous windows, and a sloping roof. Nestled in a wooded area with dense greenery, it is surrounded by trees and open paths.
  • Panoramic shot of a historic castle ruin near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The stone walls and towers are partially preserved and surrounded by green vegetation. In the background lies the picturesque town of Helmarshausen with its numerous houses, nestled in a hilly landscape of fields and forest.
  • Several people gather around two outdoor table tennis tables in a park-like area near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The surroundings are characterized by trees and green spaces, and the ground around the tables is covered with wood chips.
  • Five teenagers stand in a wooded area near the Helmarshausen youth hostel, engrossed in a joyful, playful interaction. One person, wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt, reaches out to another, while the central figure, with long hair and a white T-shirt with a palm tree motif, laughs heartily.
  • A group of people walks down a grassy slope, along a path with built-in steps, surrounded by trees and dense vegetation. In the background, a large building with a dark roof and many windows can be seen, partially obscured by trees. © Philipp Oesterle
  • A large building with historic architecture at the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The lower section is made of stone with arched windows, while the upper section features yellow walls with black timber framing. The roof features dormer windows. On the left side of the picture is a small pavilion with a pointed roof. The surrounding area is characterized by trees and green spaces.
  • A group of people participate in a trust game in the forest near the Helmarshausen youth hostel.

Youth Hostel Helmarshausen

224 Ratings
  2. Hesse
  3. Helmarshausen
The Helmarshausen Youth Hostel is a large, multi-story building featuring traditional architecture, numerous windows, and a sloping roof. Nestled in a wooded area with dense greenery, it is surrounded by trees and open paths.
Panoramic shot of a historic castle ruin near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The stone walls and towers are partially preserved and surrounded by green vegetation. In the background lies the picturesque town of Helmarshausen with its numerous houses, nestled in a hilly landscape of fields and forest.
Several people gather around two outdoor table tennis tables in a park-like area near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The surroundings are characterized by trees and green spaces, and the ground around the tables is covered with wood chips.
Five teenagers stand in a wooded area near the Helmarshausen youth hostel, engrossed in a joyful, playful interaction. One person, wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt, reaches out to another, while the central figure, with long hair and a white T-shirt with a palm tree motif, laughs heartily.
A group of people walks down a grassy slope, along a path with built-in steps, surrounded by trees and dense vegetation. In the background, a large building with a dark roof and many windows can be seen, partially obscured by trees. © Philipp Oesterle
  • The Helmarshausen Youth Hostel is a large, multi-story building featuring traditional architecture, numerous windows, and a sloping roof. Nestled in a wooded area with dense greenery, it is surrounded by trees and open paths.
  • Panoramic shot of a historic castle ruin near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The stone walls and towers are partially preserved and surrounded by green vegetation. In the background lies the picturesque town of Helmarshausen with its numerous houses, nestled in a hilly landscape of fields and forest.
  • Several people gather around two outdoor table tennis tables in a park-like area near the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The surroundings are characterized by trees and green spaces, and the ground around the tables is covered with wood chips.
  • Five teenagers stand in a wooded area near the Helmarshausen youth hostel, engrossed in a joyful, playful interaction. One person, wearing glasses and a sleeveless shirt, reaches out to another, while the central figure, with long hair and a white T-shirt with a palm tree motif, laughs heartily.
  • A group of people walks down a grassy slope, along a path with built-in steps, surrounded by trees and dense vegetation. In the background, a large building with a dark roof and many windows can be seen, partially obscured by trees. © Philipp Oesterle
  • A large building with historic architecture at the Helmarshausen Youth Hostel. The lower section is made of stone with arched windows, while the upper section features yellow walls with black timber framing. The roof features dormer windows. On the left side of the picture is a small pavilion with a pointed roof. The surrounding area is characterized by trees and green spaces.
  • A group of people participate in a trust game in the forest near the Helmarshausen youth hostel.

Portrait

Highlights

  • Impressive house made of sandstone
  • Adjacent to Reinhardswald Nature Park
  • Ideal for cycling and hiking

Equipment

standard
certified as Culture|Youth Hostel Culture|Youth Hostel
certified for meetings
certified for families
certified for music groups
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

  • Guest services

    • board game rental
    • dogs are welcome
    • dryer
    • Spoken languages:
      english, german
    • free parking on premises: 20
    • indoor table tennis
    • kicker
    • luggage storage

    Guest services

    • board game rental
    • dogs are welcome
    • dryer
    • Spoken languages:
      english, german
    • free parking on premises: 20
    • indoor table tennis
    • kicker
    • luggage storage
    • pool table
    • washing machine
    • WiFi access throughout the building for free

  • Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
    • packed lunch
    • regional cuisine
    • gluten free food on request
    • other catering requests on request
    • free water and tea
    • barbecue evening
    • food / dining events on request

    Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.00 a.m.
    • packed lunch
    • regional cuisine
    • gluten free food on request
    • other catering requests on request
    • free water and tea
    • barbecue evening
    • food / dining events on request
    • microwave
    • refrigerator
    • bistro / cafeteria
    • bar / lounge
    • vegetarian dishes daily
    • vegan dishes on request

  • For cyclists

    • bike wash station
    • E-bike charging station
    • places in covered bicycle stand: 10

  • For families

    • baby changing
    • high chair for children
    • play room / play corner
    • toddler beds

  • Outdoor

    • basketball court or hoop
    • BBQ area roofed
    • beach- or volleyball court
    • campfire site
    • outdoor table tennis
    • patio
    • playground and lawn
    • soccer field

Prices

Room equipment

199 beds in 58 rooms

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  • of the youth-hostel Helmarshausen © Björn Reschabek
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  • seminar rooms youth hostel Helmarshausen

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 15 to 100 people
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Helmarshausen

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 15 to 100 people
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Helmarshausen

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 15 to 100 people
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Helmarshausen

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 15 to 100 people
  • dining room youth hostel Helmarshausen
  • dining room youth hostel Helmarshausen
  • bistro youth hostel Helmarshausen
  • bistro youth hostel Helmarshausen
  • lounge of the youth-hostel Helmarshausen

Meetings

Room Floor space Max. number of participants Floor Rent per day off
cinema parliament block U-shaped block circle
Lichthof 44 sqm 30 20 20 15 30 1 upon request
Blauer Salon 91 sqm 60 40 30 25 60 1 upon request
Salon Goldene Zwanziger 69 sqm 40 30 20 20 40 1 upon request
Dachwerk 100 sqm 80 30 30 25 100 4 upon request
Rampenlicht 120 sqm 100 60 50 45 80 2 upon request

Conference equipment

CD player, DVD player, Fax, flip chart, free wifi, metaplan board, microphone system, pin board, presentation case, projector, screen, speaker's desk, stereo system, TV set

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Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height Max. number of participants Floor Daylight Rent per day off
Choir Orchestra
Lichthof 44 sqm 2.3 m 30 15 1 yes upon request
Blauer Salon 91 sqm 2.6 m 60 30 1 yes upon request
Salon Goldene Zwanziger 69 sqm 2.5 m 40 20 1 yes upon request
Rampenlicht 120 sqm 3.0 m 100 50 2 yes upon request
Dachwerk 100 sqm 2.6 m 80 40 4 yes upon request

Rehearsal room equipment

digital piano, piano

Activities

  • Sand play area with a net directly in front of the youth hostel

    Beach volleyball court

  • Natural football pitch with children playing

    Football pitch

  • Play area in front of the youth hostel with swings

    Outdoor table tennis and more

  • Billiard table and table football in a recreation room

    Foosball and Billiards

  • Two cyclists ride along the green Weser cycle path © © Dominik Ketz

    Weser Cycle Route and hiking trails

    Distance: approximately 4 km (from Karlshafen); numerous hiking trails: Archaeology Eco Trail, Diemel Valley Butterfly T

  • Sababurg Castle with two round corner towers and a copper-green roof, nestled in dense mixed forest and a hilly landscape in the background.

    Sababurg

    Distance: approx. 13 km, height of castle ruins, also called Sleeping Beauty Castle, Sababurg Zoo

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  • People in a blue canoe on the water

    Canoeing on the Weser or Diemel

  • View from the observation platform of the keep over Helmarshausen, the Diemel valley and the wooded hills of the Reinhardswald.

    Krukenburg

    Distance: approx. 2km, hilltop castle ruins, part of the trio of North Hessian castles in the Reinhardswald catchment ar

  • Ruins and foundations of the medieval Helmarshausen Abbey

    Old Town of Helmarshausen

    with abbey, monastery and remains of the former city wall

  • The baroque old town of Bad Karlshafen presents itself with symmetrically arranged rows of white houses along the harbor basin © © Dominik Ketz

    Bad Karlshafen

    Distance: approx. 4 km; German Huguenot Museum, graduation tower, baroque harbor, etc.

  • Historic half-timbered houses with striking gables and decorative facades characterize the townscape of Beverungen.

    Beverungen

    Distance: 13 km; Basket-making Museum Dalhausen; Castle Park Wehrden; Pilgrimage Church of St. Mary in Dalhausen

  • A modern steel skywalk with two levels, rising five meters above steep, reddish-brown sandstone cliffs, offers a sweeping view of the green Weser Valley.

    Weser-Skywalk

    Distance: approx. 6 km

  • Historic half-timbered house in the old town of Höxter with elaborately decorated beams and carved wooden ornaments © © Dominik Ketz

    Höxter Old Town

    Distance: 28 km

  • Baroque Corvey Castle in Höxter with a symmetrical west façade, flanked by square towers.

    World Heritage Site Corvey Castle Monast

    Distance: approx. 27 km

  • Aqueduct of the Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe in Kassel

    Kassel with Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe

    Distance: approx. 48 km, UNESCO World Heritage Site Bergpark Wilhelmshöhe, Grimmwelt and much more.

Location and arrival

City center and closest stops
Town centre: 1 km
Bus: Helmarshausen-Mitte (1 km)
Railway station: Bad Karlshafen (4 km)
Opening times

The house is open 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Check-in 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

contact

Youth Hostel Helmarshausen

Gottsbürener Str. 15 · 34385 Bad Karlshafen

Tel. +49 5672 1027 ·

Management: Nina Mittag

Agency: LVB Hessen

Ratings from our guests

4.6 of 5 (224 Customer ratings)
4.8 Service
4.7 Catering
4.6 Facilities
4.5 Tidiness

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