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At the point where the rivers Werra and Fulda join to form the river Weser, beautifully situated among hills and forests lies Hann. Münden. Over 700 half-timbered buildings dating back six centuries, fortified towers and remains of the old City Wall bear witness of the pride and wealth of the town's former citizens - a framework city of European rank.

Alexander von Humboldt, the well-known poet, is said to have called Hann. Münden "one of the seven most beautifully situated towns in the world". Hann. Münden has a long and interesting history based on trade, crafts and shipping industries.

Hann. Münden really is worth exploring - a combination of hospitality, culture and leisure-time activities awaits you to ensure an interesting and exciting stay - be it for a long holiday, a day trip or just a few hours. Many interesting cultural routes lead to Hann. Münden, such as the "Deutsche Märchenstraße" (Fairy-Tale Road) or the "Deutsche Fachwerkstraße" (Framework Road).

Enjoy a boat trip on the Weser or Fulda - from the water you will see the framework city out of a completely different point of view. The well-developed system of cycle paths leading through the picturesque countryside along the rivers Weser, Werra and Fulda attracts a growing number of cyclists every year. Hann. Münden offers cycling fun in every direction. Discover idyllic landscapes, charming framework cities, lots of cloisters, castles and the home of many famous legends and fairy tale figures.

Ancient trading town on the water

Duke Otto I of Brunswick awarded the town the “Stapelrecht” trading privilege in 1247. This extensive trading privilege obliged all merchants passing through the town to unload their goods in Münden and offer them for sale to the citizens of Münden for three days. In this way, the town quickly achieved a prosperity which is reflected in the magnificently decorated halftimbered houses and Weser renaissance buildings.

Attractions

• 700 half-timbered houses from 6 centuries with more than 100 historic doors and elaborate ornamentation
• Weser renaissance Rathaus with Doctor Eisenbart chime (daily 12 am, 3 and 5 pm) and murals of the city’s history
• Guelph castle with city museum and ducal chambers with seldom Renaissance frescos
• Water sculptures “Traces of Water”
• The Weserstein at the confluence of the Werra and Fulda
• The old bridge over the Werra from 1250
• St Blasius church
• Museum of Working Life in the Fährenpfortenturm
• Doctor Eisenbart’s deathbed and gravestone
• Tillyschanze viewing tower
• Public themed tours for all: 28th April – 14th October daily 2 p.m. from the Rathaus (in German language); additionally 10 a.m. in May, June and September

Weserradweg - the Most Popular Cycle Route in Germany

The Weserradweg long distance cycle route has repeatedly been voted Germany's most popular cycle route by the Allgemeinen Deutschen Fahrrad Club (ADFC - the General German Cycling Club). The route starts in Hann. Münden and leads, after more than 400 kilometres of cycling, to Cuxhaven on the North Sea. You can enjoy peace and relaxation in the widely varying landscape, organise your leisure time actively and healthily, and what's more, it's fun! The Weserradweg cycle route is sign-posted throughout, good maps of the route are available and there are many cycle friendly "Bed & Bike“ establishments. Enjoy one of the most varied and culturally interesting river landscapes in Europe! Information and offers are available from Touristik Naturpark Münden e.V.

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Jerome  |  15.02.2010 09:13:02

Home!

I had the privilege of living here in '48-'49 and in 1998 my wife and I visited this beautiful city. It brought back great memories.

Suzanne Kolsun  |  11.01.2010 09:15:12

Enchanting City

One of my friends from childhood has just moved to this city and reading this article makes me want to come visit. It sounds enchanting and with a fairy tale like spirit.

Raimo Sopo  |  20.12.2009 20:54:26

A city worth of visiting

I worked as a student in the summer of 1963 at Hannoversch-Muenden Forest Department. As a Finn I enjoyed very much of the City, its surroundings, luxuriant forests and nice people. I very much agree with the description in the web-site of the beauty of the City.

Hilde  |  19.07.2009 21:59:46

Attractions

In the sentence "Guelph Castle with city museum... etc. you might want to exchange the word 'seldom' for 'rare' for a correct sense. Just a thought!

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