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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
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Dornroschenschloss Sababurg (Veckerhagen, in Rheinhardswald) –
This 14th century schloss) in the middle of the Rheinhard forest is a "Sleeping Beauty"castle. There are ruins, extensive gardens and forests to explore (who knows, you might find Sleeping Beauty or
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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
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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. If you like cascades and fountains (galore), visit the grounds of the Schloss Wilhelmshohe,
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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,
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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 (Hessische Puppenmuseum) which has a lovely collection of
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A worn-out old
donkey runs away to set up his own band. He meets up with a broken-down
dog, an aging cat, and an old rooster. When the animals surprise
a bunch of robbers in the forest, it's a humorous outcome! (Picture
book)
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Imaginative retelling of Hansel and Gretel, two children lost in the forest with only a trail of bread crumbs and an evil witch who wants to eat them. The gingerbread house with frosting roof and sugar pane windows is spectacular. (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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Sweet retelling of
the Snow White story – evil stepmother banishes Snow White to the
forest, where the kindly dwarfs find her. When Snow White eats a poisoned apple,
a prince sets things right. Charming illustrations. (Picture books)
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New
version of Grimm's fairy tales – favorites such Sleeping Beauty,
Rumpelstiltskin, Snow White, Rapunzel, and gems such as "The
Swans and the Brave Princess," "Little Mouse and Lazy
Cat," and "The Magic Bear and Handsome Prince." A
contemporary interpretation, filled with original illustrations.
(Chapter book)
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(More children's
books on other Germany pages) |
