Spent a few hours on a Sunday while visiting the area from the United States. Nice lake for…read moreswimming with a small Sandy beach and a grass area. Cost to get in was 4 euros. Nice restaurant attached as well. Only recommendation is if you are looking for a quiet afternoon, may not be the place on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of children. Also, get here early if you want to be on the sand.

So I read the first review here and thought to myself yeah let's go and check this place out and…read moreswim in the lake. When I reached there I saw the sign that swimming is not allowed and you will get a penalty of at least 125 euro. I was so disappointed and thought ok I will hike around. There were nearly 20 people in water tho. After a long hike under sun I thought who cares let's go in the water for 5 minutes and go home and 2 minutes later police came. I paid the penalty so don't go there if you wanna swim.

We enjoyed a sunny day at the Landesgartenschau in Gießen. The park is very beautiful, with a lot…read moreof beautiful flowers. I especially liked the small gardens with different themes. There were great ideas, which might be useful for a home garden. The entrance fee was a bit expensive.