Meißner lies at the Krösselberg between the Hoher Meißner and the Werra valley in the Meißner-Kaufunger Wald Nature Park, some 40 km southeast of Kassel and 10 km west of Eschwege.

Meißner’s seven Ortsteile are Abterode (administrative seat), Alberode, Germerode, Vockerode, Weidenhausen, Wellingerode and Wolfterode.

The Premonstratensian double monastery is one of the most important building works in North Hesse.

Only beginning in the late 14th century did the village belong to the Landgraves of Hesse.

Every year on the weekend after Corpus Christi, a “Country-Festival” is held in the constituent community of Abterode.

On the first day of Advent, the Christmas Market is held around the church, and always draws many visitors.