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Voykit pocket guide · Germany
Lich
Spend a half‑day walking the historic Altstadt; add a night at Holländischer Hof if you want a quiet base.
Lich is a small North Hesse town of about 13 000 people, known for its half‑timbered historic centre, several parks and easy train links to Gießen and Marburg. A few hours cover the main sights; a night lets you enjoy the calm evenings.
- Country
- Germany
- Best months
- May–Sep
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb
- Stay
- 1 (optional) nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR). Card acceptance has improved but some bakeries, bars and small restaurants are still cash only.
- Daily spend
- Budget €30–45 excl. bed · Mid €45–70 excl. bed · High €70+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; UK and US devices need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.; Bar and café: Round up to the nearest euro.; Taxi: Round up by €1–2.; Hotel housekeeping: €1–2 a night, optional.; Free walking tour: €10–15 per person.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere. Restaurants usually sell bottled water; fizzy (mit Kohlensäure) is the default, ask for 'still' or 'ohne'.
- Toilets
- Station toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers; the 'WC' at motorway rest stops takes coins and gives a voucher.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Ice cream (gelato) | €2–4 |
| Regional train ticket (single) | €6–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- FRA · Frankfurt Airport
- —
Typical fares
- Lich → Gießen train
- about €6, 30 min (check schedule)
- Coffee
- ≈ €2–3
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Walking is best inside town; hourly regional train to Gießen; buses (372, 375, FB‑52, GI‑62, GI‑64) connect nearby villages.
See and do
Known for
- Half‑timbered Altstadt
- Schlosspark
- Bürgerpark
- Arnsburg Abbey ruins
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Gießen | Regional train from Lich, about 30 min | ≈45 min (check) |
| Marburg | Regional train via Gießen, about 45 min total | ≈1 h (check) |
Sleep
- Holländischer Hof
- Small hotel in town centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | EntschuldigungEntschuldigung |
| Thank you | DankeDanke |
| How much is it? | Wie viel kostet das?Wie viel kostet das? |
| Where is the toilet? | Wo ist die Toilette?Wo ist die Toilette? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Firm handshake with eye contact; 'Guten Tag' or 'Hallo'; avoid: Hugs with people you have just met
- Names: Herr / Frau plus surname until invited to use first names; avoid: Using 'du' with officials or older strangers
- Punctuality: Arrive on time for tours, dinners and appointments; avoid: Being more than 5–10 minutes late without a message
- Queues and rules: Follow signs, wait at red lights, sort rubbish; avoid: Walking in cycle lanes
- Conversation: Direct and factual; people say what they mean; avoid: Taking directness as rudeness, or joking about the Nazi era
- Home visit: Bring flowers (odd number, not red roses) or wine; shoes off if the hosts do; avoid: Arriving early
- Paying: Say the total including tip as you pay; avoid: Leaving coins on the table and walking off
Scams and watch-outs
- Train service is hourly only; check the schedule for late returns.
- Lich Castle is not open to the public.
- Some shops close early on Sundays.
Lich is generally safe; typical small‑town caution at night and watch for bike traffic on sidewalks.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Lich yet. Suggested stay: 1 (optional) nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Half‑timbered Altstadt
- Schlosspark
- Bürgerpark
- Arnsburg Abbey ruins
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Lich official website: www.lich.de/
- Wikivoyage: Lich, revision 5016965 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5016965
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/lich). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.