small, medieval town: lots of small alleyways and Fachwerk. Highlights: Old University (founded 1527), Castle and BBQ at the Lahn river.

Never stay at Bistro Plateau Hotel!!

Hotel Waldeckerhof: Good nights sleep for about 70E. Close to the trainstation in the one direction and the old city of Marburg in the other.

If you're looking for quiet introspection on Marburg's gothic architecture, or to walk along the city's hilly shopping streets and medieval alleys unperturbed, it is best to avoid the school season. The town empties one-third of its population when the college kids go home for the summer. Max Planck Institute is close by and the university has been top-notch for centuries. The city also has nature. Otherwise, party hardy when school starts in September.

Marburg is a wonderful city, with a old town part and a castle on the top with a fantastic view ofer the area. But don't try to work there with High heels! Everything is cobblestoned and it is very hilly - but you'll love it! To get to the old part (the higher part) you can use the elevator "Oberstadtaufzug" The difference in altitude are about 100 meters. But to the top of the hill where the castle is you have to work or take the Bus No.16 from the Marketplace "Marktplatz".
Have a graet time in Marburg!

Marburg is a beautiful town but you mightn't realise it if you stay on the ground. Get higher in the town by going up the hill (the ton goes up to don't worry) and getting a better view. The view is one in a million, don't miss it!

Don't worry too much about learning German as English is taught very well to almost everyone. However learning a few things does give a better impression. The Gereman's like the French are very polite so it's important to remember please (bitte) thank you (danke) and your welcome (also bitte)