"Welcome to HAMELN" Hameln by Leipzig

Hameln Travel Guide: 116 reviews and 209 photos

The city of Hameln (or even Hamelin) is situated about 40 km south west of Hannover and became famous due to the Pied Piper legend. Hamelin was founded on the river Weser around 750 as a missionary outpost. It received city rights around 1200 and was a member of the Hanseatic League from 1426 to 1572. Today the town has about 60,000 inhabitants.

Pros and Cons

Pros:beautiful and well-preserved old town
Cons:didn't have enough time to find negative aspects

Last visit to Hameln: Mar 2003
Intro Updated Apr 5, 2003
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Reviews (15)

Getting there by car Transportation (1)

Hamlen can easily be reched by car via Autobahn 2 (Hannover-Dortmund). Coming from the east just take exit "Rehren",... more travel advice

Climate in Hameln What to Pack (1)

Rainy season: There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 8 – 18°C ( 47 - 64°F ); min: 1 - 7°C ( 34... more travel advice

Die Öffnung Things to Do (12)

The sculpture called "The opening of the Iron Curtain" was constructed by the sculptor Wolfgang Dreysse. more travel advice

Mc Donald's Restaurants (1)

I don't want you to eat at Mc Donald's. I just want to show you how beautiful Mac Donalds is integrated into the old... more travel advice

Travelogues (2)

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Comments (13)

brettrodgers421 Jan 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM Report Abuse

Thats cool that this started out as a missionary post for the christian church. Good job with all the pictures. Keep up the good work!
Maryimelda May 25, 2011 at 11:39 PM Report Abuse

Great pics. Lovely page Christian. Thank you.
german_eagle Apr 29, 2003 at 5:21 AM Report Abuse

As usual a wonderful page. I especially liked your restaurant tip :-) and thoroughly enjoyed the pictures of the half-timbered houses.
NateWill22 Apr 21, 2003 at 1:45 PM Report Abuse

I've never heard of Hameln before! Home of the Pied Piper? That's pretty cool. Nice page!
sim1 Apr 20, 2003 at 1:56 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful photos of Hameln! I love those half-timbered houses, so picturesque!
Carmanah Apr 17, 2003 at 11:41 AM Report Abuse

What beautiful photography! I really enjoyed looking at the architecture of Hameln!
b1bob Apr 14, 2003 at 5:13 PM Report Abuse

I like it, Chris. Your photography is getting even better.
acemj Apr 14, 2003 at 5:02 PM Report Abuse

I really like the street scenes in the travelogues, Christian. Well done.
nepalgoods Apr 9, 2003 at 12:24 PM Report Abuse

This is an outstanding good page!!!
Gili_S Apr 9, 2003 at 5:41 AM Report Abuse

Fantastic. (And yes, McDonalds integrated here nice as in Trier)