Hanau
- yesterday
Hessian municipalities ban nighttime robotic mowers to protect hedgehogs, as injuries rise
Several municipalities in Hesse, including Marburg, Hanau, and the districts of Gießen and Kassel, have prohibited robotic lawnmowers between dusk and dawn to protect hedgehogs and other small animals from severe injuries and death.
- Jul 22
High ropes course, bike trails and new pools: Summer tips for the second half of the holidays in Hessen
From an inclusive high ropes course in Marburg to mountain bike trails in Diemelstadt and a new open-air archaeological museum, Hessen offers fresh activities for the remaining weeks of the school break.
- Jun 19
A horse osteopath's hands-on care keeps Hesse's 15 police horses healthy for patrols, football games, and protests.
Melanie Gath, a horse osteopath from Viernheim, regularly visits the Hessian police riding unit in Hanau to keep its 15 service horses in top condition. Using gait analysis, palpation, and manual adjustments, she releases blockages and eases tension across the animals' bodies.
