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Bremen – In Bremen, head for the statue of the Bremen Town Musicians – the rooster perched on the cat,
who is standing on the dog, who is standing on the donkey. You can imagine
these animals "singing" to the robbers. Look for puppet shows around
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Hameln (Hamelin) – According to legend, in the
14th century, a mysterious stranger rid the town of rats, but when the town
refused to pay, the piper led the children out of town, never to be seen
again. At the Hochzeithaus (Wedding House) the carillon has mechanical
figures of the Pied Piper. In the afternoon, the clock and carillon
play, and the figures move. Look for bread in the shape of cute little rats
in the bakeries. |
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Sababurg –
This 14th century castle (Dornroschenschloss Sababurg) in the middle of the Rheinhard forest (Rheinhardswald) looks like a "Sleeping Beauty" castle. There are ruins, extensive gardens and forests to explore and children's playground. |
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Kids will have fun at the charming Tiergartenpark Sababurg, a zoo with with wild boar, eagles, reindeer, Przewalski horses, European elk, plus petting zoo. |
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Trendelburg – The castle in Trendelburg has a circular tower,
the perfect spot to pretend that Rapunzel will lean out and let
down her long hair. |
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Gottingen – The Brothers Grimm were
professors at the University of Gottingen. In the center of town (central
Markt), you'll find a statue of the little goose girl, Ganseliesel.
For a bird's eye view of the city (Sundays only), climb up the tower of the Johanniskirche (St. John's Church). Or take a walk under the
lime trees along the old ramparts of the city. |
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Kassel – Start your visit with a quick
stop at the Brother's Grimm statue, then make your way to the Palais
Bellevue which houses the Bruder Grimm Museum (Museum of the Brother's
Grimm). In the museum you can see an original manuscript of the Fairy
Tales. From the museum, go over to the Karlsaue park along the
river Fulda, the perfect place to run around. |
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If you like a mysterious fairy tale forest, visit the grounds of the Bergpark Wilhelmshohe,
the summer palace of Wilhem II, and don't miss the Devil's Bridge (who knows what might be hiding underneath the bridge). |
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Steinau an der Strasse – The Brothers Grimm grew up in Steinau.
Look for Grimm figurines around town and puppet shows at the Marionettentheater.
The Museum Bruder Grimm Haus, is the half- timbered house where
the Grimms lived. The Renaissance Schloss has dioramas from the
fairy tales, and a nice tower to climb up for a view of Steinau. If you
want a day of fun at an amusement park (suited to little kids), visit
the Erlebneispark outside of Steinau. The park has a petting zoo,
small train, rides, and play areas. |
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Hanau – Hanau (just outside of Frankfurt) is the
birthplace of the Brother's Grimm. In the center of town is a statue
of the Brother's Grimm. In Wilhelmsbad park, don't miss the Hessian
Doll Museum which has a lovely collection of
antique dolls. |
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Delightful illustrated biography of those talented brothers, Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. Trained as lawyers, they did what they loved best – collecting German fairy tales. (Chapter book)
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A poor shoemaker has
only enough leather for one pair of shoes, but overnight, the shoes
are beautifully made. Who are the mysterious cobblers – tiny
elves. Such gorgeous illustrations, you'll want a pair of elf-made
shoes. (Picture book)
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A
miller's daughter is stuck trying to spin straw into gold. Rumpelstiltskin
helps her out, but wants her first born child. Fabulous illustrations,
especially the gnomish Rumpelstiltskin. (Picture book)
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