In the south of Lower Saxony, only about 45 kilometres from Hannover, on the German Fairy Tale Route, lies Hamelin, the town of the Pied Piper. A stay in the town takes visitors into the world of the Brothers Grimm.
Hamelin is characterized by its well-preserved old town, which impresses with numerous buildings in the Weser Renaissance style. Stroll through the alleyways, discover half-timbered houses and magnificent town houses such as the Wedding House, the Dempter House and the Pied Piper House.
The town became famous thanks to the legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin by the Brothers Grimm. The legend has been translated into over 30 languages and attracts many visitors to the town. The world-famous legend of the Pied Piper is omnipresent in Hamelin. Every Sunday from May to mid-September, you can experience the Pied Piper’s play live on the Hochzeitshausterrasse, which presents the story through music and drama. The Pied Piper’s House and numerous small details in the town are also reminders of the legend.
In addition to the historical aspects, Hamelin also offers opportunities for leisure activities. A boat trip on the Weser allows you to see the town and the surrounding countryside from a different perspective. For nature lovers, there are cycle paths along the river and hiking trails in the surrounding area that invite you to explore.
In Hamelin you will find a selection of restaurants, cafés and small stores. From traditional German cuisine to international dishes, there is something for every taste. The pedestrian zone invites you to stroll and shop, where you can also find souvenirs related to the Pied Piper.
Hamelin the Pied Piper Town – Places of interest
2 hours in Hamelin
The train stops in Hamelin, we have 2 hours until the onward journey - off we go, sightseeing on the fly, let's see if it's worth stopping by for a longer stop sometime.
By plane
The nearest major international airport is in Hannover. From there you can reach Hamelin in about an hour with the S-Bahn line number 5.
By train
The station is about 1 km east of the city centre. The “Weser-Bahn” (RB 77), which travels from Bünde to Hildesheim, stops here. The S-Bahn line 5, which comes from Hannover Airport and Hannover Central Station, also stops at Hamelin Central Station.
By car
Hamelin can be reached from the A 2 motorway via the B 83 trunk road. The B 1 and the B 217 also lead to Hamelin.
By ship
Hamelin lies on the Oberweser. Here the river is easily navigable by canoe or rowing boat as far as Hann. Münden. In Hamelin, a weir must be overcome. Afterwards, you can continue to Petershagen without any problems.
From the end of April to the beginning of October, excursion boats go as far as Hamelin.
By bike
The Weser cycle path, which also passes through Hamelin, runs along the Weser. It passes the town centre to the west.
The Berlin-Hamelin cycle path (Börde cycle path) begins in Berlin and runs via Potsdam, the Magdeburger Börde, Wolfenbüttel, the Hildesheiner Börde to the Pied Piper town.
On foot
The Loccum-Volkenroda pilgrimage trail passes through the town. The European long-distance hiking trails E 1 and E 11 also run through the town.
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On foot
The city centre is easy to explore on foot.
By bus
There are 7 city bus lines that run through the city every 30 minutes. In addition, regional bus lines connect the city with the surrounding region. These run approximately every hour. The central transfer point is the station forecourt and the City/Pfortmühle station on the western edge of the city centre.
At times when buses are not running due to low capacity, you can order a shared taxi service.
By bike
A number of special bicycle lanes run through the city. In addition, many streets are equipped with bicycle lanes.
There is a bicycle station at the train station. Here you can also use lockers and charge e-bikes.
Parking
Parking
There is a shortage of parking spaces in the city centre. People have to use existing multi-storey car parks and underground car parks for a fee. The few parking spaces available are often limited to a parking time of one hour.
