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The Legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin

October 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Pied Piper of Hamelin - © Travel Signposts

Hameln's Pied Piper Story Goes Back to the Year 1284: The story of the Pied Piper of Hamelin goes back to the year 1284. It was said that there was a rat plague in Hameln and the people did not know what to do. A stranger appeared on the scene, dressed in pied (multicoloured) clothing. He claimed to be a rat-catcher and that he could rid the town of all the rats and mice in exchange for a certain fee. The burghers agreed to pay him the reward and the rat-catcher produced a small pipe which … [Read more...]

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Hameln – The Pied Piper's Town

October 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Hameln Historic Centre - © Travel Signposts

Hamelyn - Made Famous by the Pied Piper Legend: Located on the River Weser in Lower Saxony, the town of Hameln (Hamelin in English) is the gateway to the  Weserbergland mountain range. Hameln first began when a small monastery was founded here as early as in the 9th century and from which a village then developed around it. By the 12th century Hameln had grown to town status. Being on the River Weser, Hameln's wealth grew due to its convenient position as a trading centre. Hameln was a … [Read more...]

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Fairy Tales Can Come True on the German Fairy Tale Road

May 15, 2010 by 1 Comment
Pied Piper's House - GNTB/Hamlyn Marketing

600 km Magical Journey from Hanau to Bremen on the German Fairy Tale Road: Once upon a time, we were told many children's fairy tales, some kids more than others! I must admit that as a child growing up in Asia, I had no idea where these fairy tales came from. It sufficed that they were captivating, and going on the adventures with the characters was exciting and rewarding, especially if has a "happily every after" ending. I now know that we have the Brothers Grimm to thank for classic … [Read more...]

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