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Observation Post Alpha, OP Alpha or Point Alpha (50°43′26.15″N 09°55′54.68″ECoordinates: 50°43′26.15″N 09°55′54.68″E) was a Cold War observation post between Rasdorf, Hesse, West Germany and Geisa, Thuringia, East Germany. The post overlooked part of the Fulda Gap, which would have been a prime invasion route had the Cold War erupted into actual warfare. The "Point Alpha" memorial commemorates its forty-year existence, and was dedicated to keep it and a section of East German wall as reminders of German division and the confrontation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact in the Cold War.
Observation Post Alpha, OP Alpha or Point Alpha (50°43′26.15″N 09�°55′54.68″ECoordinates: 50°43′26.15″N 09°55′54.68″E) was a Cold War observation post between Rasdorf, Hesse, West Germany and Geisa, Thuringia, East Germany. The post overlooked part of the Fulda Gap, which would have been a prime invasion route had the Cold War erupted into actual warfare. The "Point Alpha" memorial commemorates its forty-year existence, and was dedicated to keep it and a section of East German wall as reminders of German division and the confrontation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact in the Cold War.
Schloss Geisa

Schloss Geisa

Schlossplatz 4 Geisa
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Geisa. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (79 reviews)
Beautiful and clean
Beautiful place and suroundings.

Reviewed on Jul 17, 2025

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Schloss Geisa
Hotel Esperanto

Hotel Esperanto

4.5 out of 5
Esperantoplatz 1 Fulda HE
The price is CA $201 per night from Feb 12 to Feb 13
CA $201
CA $222 total
Feb 12 - Feb 13
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Fulda. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Schlosstheater Fulda and Town Palace ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (591 reviews)
Great breakfast and dinner at Brasilian restaurant. Pool and sauna are fantastic. The only downside is this place has no water or coffee in room for free.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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Maritim Hotel am Schlossgarten Fulda

Maritim Hotel am Schlossgarten Fulda

Pauluspromenade 2 Fulda HE
The price is CA $139 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
CA $139
CA $155 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fulda. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Palace Park and St Michael's ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (857 reviews)
Very nice place to stay. Enjoy it every time we go

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

Maritim Hotel am Schlossgarten Fulda
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Vacation home in the Rhön

Vacation home in the Rhön

Kaltennordheim TH
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Kaltennordheim. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attraction Hohe Rhön is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Besonders hervorheben möchten wir der wirklich tollen Ausstattung des Hauses den Insektenschutz an den Lüftungsfenstern und die Außenrollos, weil es in der Objektbeschreibung nicht explizit aufgeführt wurde.So fühlt man sich, wie zu Hause.Die Palletheizung gleichzeitig als Kamin zu integrieren ist ...

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

Vacation home in the Rhön
Haus Majda - A place with heart, history and friendship

Haus Majda - A place with heart, history and friendship

Ronshausen HE
Stay at this vacation home in Ronshausen. Popular attraction Rhaden Forest Park is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
Der Gastgeber war super nett und freundlich. Das Häuschen ist süß und gut eingerichtet. Ein paar kleine Mängel kommen dadurch zu Stande, das dieses Häuschen neu ist und baulich noch vervollständigt wird. Die Umgebung ist schön und Silvester war für unseren Hund super entspannend, da es kaum Knallerei ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Haus Majda - A place with heart, history and friendship
Exclusive holiday home in the Rhön with forest, vacation with dog and family

Exclusive holiday home in the Rhön with forest, vacation with dog and family

Hilders HE
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Hilders. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hohe Rhön and Milseburg ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (145 reviews)
Die Rhön war überraschend im Schnee versunken und die Unterkunft per Auto kaum zu erreichen. Der umsichtige und ausgesprochen freundliche Vermieter kontaktierte uns daraufhin und bot uns in Sorge um unser Wohlergehen von sich aus eine vollständige Erstattung an.Natürlich waren wir ein wenig traurig ...

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Exclusive holiday home in the Rhön with forest, vacation with dog and family
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