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  • Aerial view of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on the Edersee, nestled in a green forest landscape overlooking the Edersee. Several buildings and small cabins are scattered among trees and meadows, connected by paths. The scenery depicts a nature-oriented holiday resort with direct proximity to the water.
  • A row of small, colorful huts with red roofs along a curved path on the grounds of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The huts are painted in shades of green and blue and have white doors with round numbered signs next to them.
  • Panoramic shot of the Eder Dam near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The massive, curved dam wall holds back the water on the left side and is surrounded by wooded hills.
  • A group of people are in a wooded area near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. Several cooking pots and camping equipment lie on the ground, while one person appears to be explaining or demonstrating something.
  • Three people are paddling in a blue canoe across the calm waters of Lake Edersee, all wearing red life jackets. Green trees and hills can be seen in the background, with a partly cloudy sky above. In the distance, another red canoe with several people can be seen.
  • A stone bridge with several round arches over a shallow body of water near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The bridge is made of large stone blocks and has a historic feel. © thorstenstark/stock.adobe.com
  • Two children lie in a floating tent suspended between trees near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The tent is attached to the trees with straps and has a mesh opening through which the children can look out.

Youth Hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

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Aerial view of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on the Edersee, nestled in a green forest landscape overlooking the Edersee. Several buildings and small cabins are scattered among trees and meadows, connected by paths. The scenery depicts a nature-oriented holiday resort with direct proximity to the water.
A row of small, colorful huts with red roofs along a curved path on the grounds of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The huts are painted in shades of green and blue and have white doors with round numbered signs next to them.
Panoramic shot of the Eder Dam near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The massive, curved dam wall holds back the water on the left side and is surrounded by wooded hills.
A group of people are in a wooded area near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. Several cooking pots and camping equipment lie on the ground, while one person appears to be explaining or demonstrating something.
Three people are paddling in a blue canoe across the calm waters of Lake Edersee, all wearing red life jackets. Green trees and hills can be seen in the background, with a partly cloudy sky above. In the distance, another red canoe with several people can be seen.
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  • Aerial view of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on the Edersee, nestled in a green forest landscape overlooking the Edersee. Several buildings and small cabins are scattered among trees and meadows, connected by paths. The scenery depicts a nature-oriented holiday resort with direct proximity to the water.
  • A row of small, colorful huts with red roofs along a curved path on the grounds of the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The huts are painted in shades of green and blue and have white doors with round numbered signs next to them.
  • Panoramic shot of the Eder Dam near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The massive, curved dam wall holds back the water on the left side and is surrounded by wooded hills.
  • A group of people are in a wooded area near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. Several cooking pots and camping equipment lie on the ground, while one person appears to be explaining or demonstrating something.
  • Three people are paddling in a blue canoe across the calm waters of Lake Edersee, all wearing red life jackets. Green trees and hills can be seen in the background, with a partly cloudy sky above. In the distance, another red canoe with several people can be seen.
  • A stone bridge with several round arches over a shallow body of water near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The bridge is made of large stone blocks and has a historic feel. © thorstenstark/stock.adobe.com
  • Two children lie in a floating tent suspended between trees near the Hohe Fahrt youth hostel on Lake Edersee. The tent is attached to the trees with straps and has a mesh opening through which the children can look out.

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Highlights

  • Located directly on the Edersee
  • Sleep in a bungalow or the main building
  • With dogs: Apr. to Oct. in a bungalow

Equipment

standard
certified as Environmental|Youth Hostel Environmental|Youth Hostel
certified for families
certified for music groups
bicycle-friendly accommodation Bett+Bike
awarded with the organic seal according to EU legislation organic seal
quality management - service with ideas and and passion smile - certified quality

Guest services

  • (open) fireplace
  • board game rental
  • campground
  • dogs are welcome
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.00 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
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request

For cyclists

  • bike rental (18 km)
  • drying room
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 10
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

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

For cyclists

  • bike rental (18 km)
  • drying room
  • maps
  • places in covered bicycle stand: 10
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

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

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building
  • wheelchair accessible rooms with en suite bathroom: 2

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • beachfront location
  • boat rental
  • campfire site
  • direct access to the beach
  • football ground
  • outdoor table tennis
  • patio
  • playground and lawn
  • sports ground
  • stand up paddle (sup) rental
  • swimming spot

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building
  • wheelchair accessible rooms with en suite bathroom: 2

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • BBQ area
  • beachfront location
  • boat rental
  • campfire site
  • direct access to the beach
  • football ground
  • outdoor table tennis
  • patio
  • playground and lawn
  • sports ground
  • stand up paddle (sup) rental
  • swimming spot

Prices

Room equipment

229 beds in 50 rooms

  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    room types

    • 2, 5, 6 and 8 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    room types

    • 2, 5, 6 and 8 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • dorm rooms youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    room types

    • 2, 5, 6 and 8 beds
    • shower/WC in the room
    • shower/WC on floor
  • bungalow youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    bungalow

    • 29 huts
    • with own WC
  • bungalow youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    bungalow

    • 29 huts
    • with own WC
  • bungalow youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    bungalow

    • 29 huts
    • with own WC
  • bungalow youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    bungalow

    • 29 huts
    • with own WC
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  • Large recreational area youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    Lots of space

    • Recreational area
    • Football and volleyball
  • Large recreational area youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    Lots of space

    • Recreational area
    • Football and volleyball
  • Large recreational area youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    Lots of space

    • Recreational area
    • Football and volleyball
  • Large recreational area youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    Lots of space

    • Recreational area
    • Football and volleyball
  • dining room of the youth-hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 10 to 150 people
  • seminar rooms youth hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

    6 seminar rooms

    • for 10 to 150 people

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
 Floor Rent per day off
A 44 sqm 25 16 30 24 20 Ground floor upon request
C 44 sqm 25 16 30 24 20 Ground floor upon request
Asel 43 sqm 25 16 30 24 25 Ground floor upon request
C7 44 sqm 25 16 30 24 25 Basement upon request
U3 33 sqm 20 12 12 10 20 Basement upon request
U4 33 sqm 20 12 12 10 20 Basement upon request
Kombi U3/U4 66 sqm 40 30 22 24 30 Basement upon request

Conference equipment

flip chart, microphone system, projector, screen, TV set

  • seminar rooms hp-meetings--1

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
 Floor Daylight Rent per day off
A 44 sqm 2.9 m 25 15 Ground floor yes upon request
C 44 sqm 2.9 m 25 15 Ground floor yes upon request
Asel 43 sqm 2.9 m 25 15 Ground floor yes upon request
C7 44 sqm 2.9 m 25 15 Basement yes upon request
U3 33 sqm 2.9 m 20 10 Basement yes upon request
U4 33 sqm 2.9 m 20 10 Basement yes upon request
Kombi U3/U4 66 sqm 2.9 m 40 30 Basement yes upon request

Rehearsal room equipment

piano

Activities

  • Three people in a blue canoe on the water

    Canoe & SUP rental

  • Children playing football on the football field

    Football, volleyball and streetball cour

  • Children sitting on a wooden bench around a campfire

    Barbecue and campfire area

  • Children playing badminton at the lake

    Recreational area with 4.5 hectares

  • Two children playing table tennis

    Table tennis

  • Children on a summer toboggan run

    Edersee summer toboggan run

    Distance: 10 km

  • Aerial view of the national park with hiking trails

    Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

    The youth hostel is a partner of the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and is part of the network of national natural lan

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  • Kellerwald National Park Centre with modern look-Edersee

    Kellerwald-Edersee National Park Center

    Distance: 11 km

  • Many mountain bikes standing in a row

    Mountain bike trails, cycling tours at t

  • Basket with pottery equipment, including sponges and wooden tools

    Frebershausen Pottery

    Distance: approx. 22 km

  • Side view of Waldeck Castle with the round powder tower and sandstone buildings

    Waldeck Castle

    Distance: approx. 25 km

  • Aerial view of Edersee with a ship

    Edersee boat trip

    Distance: approx. 25 km

  • Lambs in a pasture

    Edersee Wildlife Park

    Distance: approx. 35 km

  • Central view of the dam with the striking sandstone defense tower, the side facing away from the water with robust stone masonry.

    Edersee Dam

    Distance: 33 km

  • Half-timbered houses along a street towards a church

    Hanseatic City of Korbach

    Distance: 20 km; with medieval old town, Korbacher Spalte fossil site, and more.

Location and arrival

Town centre: 5 km
Railway station: Korbach (10 km)

The house is open 7.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m.

The reception is open 7.30 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

Check-in 4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.

contact

Youth Hostel Hohe Fahrt am Edersee

Hohe Fahrt 1 · 34516 Voehl

Tel. +49 5635 251 ·

Management: Marjolijn Lammers

Agency: LVB Hessen

Ratings from our guests

Superb 4.6 of 5
based on
387 Customer ratings
Service
4.7
Catering
4.4
Facilities
4.6
Tidiness
4.6

Reviews of the last 12 months in the DJH online feedback system: Guests are able to rate the youth hostel 4 days after departure.

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