In the world of fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood plays a special role in Alsfeld, the gateway to Little Red Riding Hood Land. In the Alsfeld Fairy Tale House, a half-timbered house dating from 1628, the rooms are occupied by various fairy tales. It is also home to one of the most important dollhouse collections in Germany. Over 400 half-timbered houses from seven centuries make a walk through the old town an enchanting and exciting experience. For the sporty balance the city with its location at the upper reaches of the Schwalm in a beautiful low mountain range landscape offers eventful hiking and biking trails.