In the mountainous Weser river country, lies the small town of Hameln. Once a member of the mighty Hanseatic League of trading cities, there are still many reminders of this rich period everywhere. For example, the richly decorated exteriors of houses in what's known as the Weser-Renaissance style. A stroll through the narrow streets in the center of town is a real treat for the eyes.
Of course, when people think of Hameln, they inevitably think of the tale of the Pied Piper of Hameln. It's little wonder then that this legend is omnipresent in the town. Each summer, for example, the story of the rat-catcher is regularly performed on the terrace of the Hochzeitshaus in the heart of the old part of town. Another specialty of the people of Hameln is the manufacture of glass. We visit a glassworks, and look over the shoulder of a master glass-blower as he creates his fragile masterpieces.
Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
Deisterallee1
31785 Hameln
+49 (0) 5151-202617
+49 (0) 5151-202500
Hotel an der Altstadt
in the city
close to the historic town
bed and breakfast
buffet
full bathroom
cable
phone
very nice historic house
very good service
feel comfortable!
Deisterallee 16
31785 Hameln
+49 (0) 5151-40240
+49(0) 5151-402444
Things to see and do:
Schloo Homelschenburg
open april through october,
guided tours daily exept mondays, every full hour from 10-12 and 2-5 p.m.
Schlossverwaltung
31860 Emmerthal
+49 (0) 5155-970841
+49 (0) 5155-970842