Fulda

Fulda is a city in the state of Hesse, Germany, and the administrative seat of the Fulda district. It lies on the Fulda River in eastern Hesse, about 100 kilometers northeast of Frankfurt am Main and near the Rhön hills. With roughly 70,000 inhabitants, Fulda functions as a regional center for administration, education, commerce, and healthcare.

The area has early medieval roots; in the 8th century, the missionary Saint Boniface founded Fulda Abbey, which became one of the most significant religious and cultural centers of the Frankish era. The abbey attracted scholars and produced manuscripts, helping to shape the town’s development. In the following centuries the town expanded around the abbey, and the city’s architectural heritage includes a Baroque-era town center and the Fulda Cathedral (St. Salvator).

The Fulda River joins the Werra to form the Weser near Hann. Fulda is a rail and road hub on the Main-Weser Railway, with services to Frankfurt, Kassel, and beyond. The A7 and A66 motorways lie in the surrounding area, providing road connections. Educationally, the city hosts Hochschule Fulda, a university of applied sciences offering programs in business, social work, computer science, and related fields.

The economy is driven by public administration, education, healthcare, tourism, and light industry. Cultural life centers on historic architecture, museums, and seasonal events; nearby attractions include the Rhön’s natural landscapes. Notable sites include Fulda Cathedral, the baroque churches, and the historic townscape that draws visitors and students to the city.