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So Close to Heaven: Starlit Moments over the Kellerwald
Stepping onto the terrace of Overlook Lodge at night and looking upwards, you feel it instantly: this darkness is something truly special. Far from the city lights, the night sky over the Edersee reveals its most impressive side. The band of the Milky Way stretches clearly across the firmament, and countless stars twinkle with an intensity rarely seen in Central Europe anymore.
Hof Lauterbach Grain Distillery
Those who explore the region around Lake Edersee will discover not only impressive nature, idyllic hiking trails, and historic sites, but also true treasures of North Hessian culinary culture. One such insider tip is the traditional Hof Lauterbach Grain Distillery near Vöhl, just a few kilometers from the Overlook Lodge.
Edersee Atlantis
This summer, Lake Edersee reveals its most mysterious side. Due to exceptionally low water levels, the so-called Edersee Atlantis becomes visible – the villages that had to make way for the construction of the Edersee Dam over 110 years ago. What usually lies hidden deep beneath the surface now reappears, transforming the valley floor into an impressive landscape of historic walls, ancient paths, and vast fields.
Adventure Golf Edersee
Adventure Golf Edersee is one of the special leisure activities around Lake Edersee, combining playful ease with the impressive backdrop of the dam wall. The facility is just a few minutes from the water and offers a relaxing excursion destination that perfectly complements your stay in Kellerwald Edersee National Park. The atmosphere is friendly, open, and invites you to leave everyday life behind for a while.
Events in the Kellerwald-Edersee National and Nature Park
The Kellerwald-Edersee National Park and the Kellerwald-Edersee Nature Park offer a diverse year-round program for nature enthusiasts, hiking fans, and families. As an official National Park & Nature Park Partner, the close connection to this unique protected area is particularly important to us. Therefore, we would like to provide you with an overview of the experiences awaiting you throughout the year – and why it is always worth checking both event calendars.
Men’s Weekend – Time for Banter, Quality & Camaraderie
When men just need to get away
There are days when you don’t need a spa hotel, a five-course meal, or even a schedule.
What you need: good friends, good food, a bit of nature – and a place where no one asks why you’re firing up the grill again at 11:30 PM.
Welcome to the Overlook Lodge.
The place where men’s weekends are officially cool again.
Getting Lost Allowed: Summer Experience at the Edersee Corn Maze
Sometimes it is precisely the small detours that make a summer day special. One such place is the Edersee Corn Maze near Vöhl‑Basdorf – a nature-oriented destination that combines exercise, play, and enjoyment in a relaxed way. Nestled in the open landscape around Lake Edersee, a summer experience awaits here that is both intriguing and decelerating.
Girls’ Getaways & Ladies’ Trips – Time That Connects
There are getaways that cannot be planned, but simply happen.
When conversations last longer than expected, laughter fills the room, and time suddenly takes on a different role.
It is precisely these moments that find their place at Overlook Lodge – a place where friendship is given space, everyday life becomes quieter, and time together naturally takes center stage.
Segway Tours at Edersee and in Kellerwald
The region around Edersee, the Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, and the adjacent Sauerland captivates with exceptional scenic diversity, expansive views, historic sites, and a wide range of active nature experiences. Those who wish to discover this special region in a way that is both relaxed and impressive will find SEGYTOUR to be an experienced provider of guided Segway tours in North Hesse and beyond.
Carriage Rides at Edersee
A stay at the Overlook Lodge means one thing above all: arrive, breathe deeply, and experience the nature of Kellerwald-Edersee National Park with all your senses. Away from deadlines and daily hustle, special paths to deceleration open up here – one of them deliberately leads back to a leisurely pace: a carriage ride through the landscape around Lake Edersee.