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Bad Arolsen's most famous landmark was built between 1713 and 1728 in a baroque style. It was commissioned by Prince Friedrich Anton Ulrich of Waldeck (1676-1728), who became a hereditary prince and was elevated to the Imperial Diet in 1711. The ceiling fresco by the Italian painter Carlo Ludovici was painted from 1721 to 1722. The paintings above the doors in the Palatinate and Crown Prince rooms were completed in 1721 by the painter Magnus de Quitter from Kassel. The palace chapel was consecrated in 1728. Queen Emma of the Netherlands was born here in 1858. Today the palace is the residence of Prince Wittekind of Waldeck and Pyrmont and his family. Exhibitions and guided tours of the palace are regularly held.
The Toy Museum was set up under a private initiative with the motto "A century's toys tell us stories from a bygone era". It is the only museum in northern or central Hessen devoted to toys and attracts many visitors. There are more than two thousand toys dating from 1830 to 1960 that illustrate the different aspects of the world of children from middle class and rural families. However, the exhibits also reflect the world of adults as there are examples of contemporary fashion, ideologies and technology.
In the dense woodland around Lake Twistesee there are wonderful running and hiking trails. For runners looking to exercise in natural surroundings there is a jogging track which is easy on the joints as it is made up of pine needles and wood shavings. There is also a well-signposted network of trails including a classic marathon route. The water in Lake Twistesee is completely clean, making it a haven for watersports enthusiasts as it offers almost every watersport imaginable. However, golf lovers can also show off their handicaps on a nearby course.
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