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...]