Discover Schwalmstadt: AR safari with 25 life-size 3D animals on a 5 km circular route between Treysa and Ziegenhain. Download now & get started!

Experience Schwalmstadt virtually – it's possible with the app for the largest city in the Schwalm-Eder district in northern Hesse. Anyone who wants to discover Schwalmstadt will find good reasons why a visit to the beautiful town in the land of Little Red Riding Hood is long overdue. Schwalmstadt – the heart of Germany – is idyllically situated on the banks of the Schwalm River. Anyone visiting the half-timbered districts of Ziegenhain and Treysa will be treading on historical ground. Confirmation originated in Schwalmstadt in 1539. Today, this historic town, with its moated fortress, unique in Europe, the impressive parade ground, and the Ziegenhain Renaissance castle, is a popular destination – and not just for confirmation candidates.

But anyone who thinks that Schwalmstadt only relies on its past is seriously mistaken. With this app, the city of Schwalmstadt shows its guests and residents everything it has to offer. It's not just about history, culture, and traditions, but also about events, innovations, and the future direction of this charming mid-sized town.

The "Schwalm Statt Safari" leisure program is currently aimed at young explorers (3-12 years old) accompanied by their parents and grandparents. Photorealistic, life-size prints of African wild animals evoke the expansive Schwalm meadows between Ziegenhain and Treysa as the Schwalm savannah. By scanning QR codes, guests can learn more about the animals on display. Anyone who wants to show their children and grandchildren how loudly a lion can roar and how excitedly meerkats warn their kin no longer needs to travel to the zoo in Frankfurt or Hanover.

On a 5 km circular trail in the Schwalmstadt flood retention basin, children can enjoy nature and learn about endangered native bird species and exotic wildlife. But beware: If you pull out your phone, don't be surprised if a crocodile suddenly appears in front of you. Exciting 3D animations, special tours with trained nature guides, Segway rides through the grounds, and a maze in the cornfield complete the offerings.

Want to go on safari? Then download the Schwalmstadt app, activate your phone's GPS, and go in search of the wild animals in the Schwalmstadt savannah. The experience is free of charge.