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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.

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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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Hotel Esperanto

Hotel Esperanto

4.5 out of 5
Esperantoplatz 1 Fulda HE
The price is CA $209 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $209
CA $231 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (596 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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INVITE Hotel Fulda City

INVITE Hotel Fulda City

Heinrichstraße 6 Fulda HE
The price is CA $104 per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
CA $104
CA $118 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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Stay at this hotel in Fulda. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Schlosstheater Fulda and Vonderau Museum are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (345 reviews)
The exterior of the hotel was in a very poor state, with renovation works ongoing. However, the interior was very good. The room was clean and presentable and the underground parking was very convenient.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025

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House of Blooms

House of Blooms

Gemüsemarkt 11 Fulda HE
Stay at this aparthotel in Fulda. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Vonderau Museum and Town Palace are located ...
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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! (157 reviews)
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A beautiful home on the hill above Hilders. You might want to arrive during the light. It is not hard to find, but make sure you follow Reinhard directions since it is extremely hard to get into the driveway if you approach from the wrong direction. It is beautiful, quiet, clean and comfortable. ...

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2015

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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

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