"Hameln - Home of the Pied Piper" Top 5 Page for this destination Hameln by Gerrem

Hameln Travel Guide: 116 reviews and 209 photos

The famous town of the Pied Piper legend is situated about 50 km south west (and about 40 km west of my hometown Elze) of Hanover, the state capital of Lower Saxony in the North of the Federal Republic of Germany. As well as the German name "Hameln" the town is also known as "Hamelin" and "Hamlin" to the English speaking world.

Hameln, situated on the river Weser in the centre of the Weserbergland (Weser Hill Country), is economically important and a tourist attraction. This hilly region extends on both sides of the river Weser from its source (where the rivers Fulda and Werra meet) from the town of Hannoversch Münden down to the region of Minden.

The Pied Piper's town has about 60,000 inhabitants, about 1/3 of whom live in the 13 associated boroughs

Last visit to Hameln: Jun 2005
Intro Updated Jul 28, 2005
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Reviews (10)

Cycling Off The Beaten Path (1)

You can discover Hameln and its surroundings on a bicycle tour. The Weser Bikepath is Germany’s most-traveled. more travel advice

Restaurant in the Pied Piper’s House Restaurants (1)

The Pied Piper’s House Restaurant offers food and atmosphere in the sign of the legend since 1966. The Fricke familiy... more travel advice

The Pied Piper’s House Things to Do (8)

Although the facade dates from 1602, the building known colloquially as the Pied Piper’s House is actually much older.... more travel advice

Magical Christmas atmosphere Things to Do (8)

We go there every year to have “Glühwein”! Try it and let yourself be enchanted by the bright lights of Hameln’s... more travel advice

Comments (3)

Amitabh Aug 18, 2005 at 4:10 AM Report Abuse

Pied Piper home seems intresting place to visit. Thanks for your lovely comments on my Dubai and Muscat Pages.
freya_heaven Aug 13, 2005 at 2:02 AM Report Abuse

Enjoyed reading the Pied Piper story again, I imagine the Christmas market is wonderful to visit, looks a lovely town. Nice page (~_~)
Mariajoy Aug 5, 2005 at 11:27 PM Report Abuse

Hi Michael - Lovely page! I visited Hameln as a child and it brought back lots of happy memories. Thanks :)