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Hanau is famous for being the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, the editors of the beloved fairy tales The city is also the beginning of Deutsche MГ rchenstraГџe German Fairy Tale Road, a scenic road that leads to a few hundred kilometers through Germany in Bremen in the north.
The location of Hanau at the junction of the main rivers Kinzig and invites you to enjoy beautiful scenery of the river not far from the junction of the river is the romantic castle and the picturesque suburb Phillipsruhe Kesselstadt.
Located about 25 km east of Frankfurt, Hanau offers good transport links and is well connected to the main roads of motor-Autobahnen in the Rhine-Main region is easy to discover the highlights of the city and its around by bus and train.
As a mainly industrial city, you may find ugly areas, however, this should not hold you to discover the picturesque parts of my hometown with me.
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Let me show you the hidden treasures of Hanau Discover one of the most underrated cities in Germany.
Population - BevГ lkerung 90 934 2014, including residents of incorporated towns Großauheim, Klein-Auheim, Steinheim Wolfgang Mittelbuchen, Kesselstadt About 20 of the population are Turks and Italian foreign predominate among foreign residents Altitude 104 m au above sea level of the state Hessen District Hesse - Landkreis Hanau is on the western edge of the Main-Kinzig-Kreis is mainly a rural area of low mountain ranges sister cities - PartnerstГ DTE Dartford United Kingdom, Japan Tottori, Yaroslavl Russia, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine France Francheville France, Taizhou China, Turkey NilГјfer ZIP Code- Postleitzahl 63450, 63452, 63454 63456, 63457 Area code - 06181 Vorwahl temperate climate - rain can be expected throughout the year best season to travel in April October.
Almost all sites and attractions in Hanau are easily accessible by bus, I give you tips how.
Wilhemsbad is a picturesque spa complex near the area Hohe Tanne in the northwest of Hanau Named after its creator, Crown Prince and Count William IV, the complex was built for the pleasure of the noble company located in a large English-style garden, many features have been added for entertainment a large horse-drawn carousel, a devils bridge and a pyramid.
The historic carousel was closed for complete restoration for many years, it is planned to open and work again in summer 2016.
Also in the park is an island in a stream dammed rises here a pseudo-medieval castle It was built to look like a ruin, but is an elegant apartment for counting Walking along the avenue with old buildings great, pavilions and enjoy the beautiful park.
The park is open every day, no admission Guided tours for groups by appointment Tours of the castle rooms of the crown prince are available for a fee from April to October Sat 14 hours, 15 hours and 16 hours; Sun every hour from 11am to 4pm Arrangements for group tours can be done all year.
Getting there The Hanau-Wilhelmsbad Station is nearby, some trains stop here Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof From the main train station, take bus 1 towards Hohe Tanne, or jump on the bus to the market place or Freiheitsplatz bus 9 to Mittelbuchen Freiheitsplatz also takes you to the park off the bus at the Wilhelmsbad Bahnhof station.
Click here to see more photos of the castle and the museum.
This baroque 18th century palace is a brilliant building complex on the River Main in Kesselstadt On the ground floor is the official wedding venue citizen Hanau Are not we lucky to be married in a castle.
The clean room Weisser Saal in the left wing of the palace is a restaurant where you can dine like a king The huge terrace overlooking the river is open in summer and a beautiful place to relax The palace houses the historical museum with superb screens of artistic and craft a section on the brothers Grimm.
The castle park is a wonderful place for a walk, and the kids have their fun too.
The Philippsruher Allee most beautiful boulevard in Hanau, leads from the Westbahnhof train west along the Main river to the palace Getting there From the main train station or bus 5 square market takes visitors from the castle, the station name Schloss is Philippsruhe.
While you're here, do not forget to explore the old town of Kesselstadt just across the road from the castle.
The Old Town The AltstГ RETD Markt was the central square of the old city image above this page The beautiful half-timbered house was the town of Hanau, which recieved the rights of the city in 1303 Stadtrechte The old town hall is now Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus German House of goldsmiths Go inside to see and learn about EXHIBITIONS gold and the art of goldsmiths in Germany Goldschmiedehaus is open daily, except Mondays, 10:00 to 5:00 p.M. Entry в is February 50 for adults.
As you walk a little further, you get to the real heart of old Stadthalle Hanau old stables, now integrated in the modern Congress Park Hanau and the building of the library in front StadtbГјcherei were parts of the former palace complex city that was in the castle garden Schlosspark.
The beautiful church of St Mary Marienkirche was mentioned in the 14th century.
New Town Don t get confused, there is only one Hanau these days, however, until 1821 excisted two cities with their own walls fortification and two municipal councils separated Baroque NeustГ RETD Rathaus town hall in the new city was built in the 18th century on the market square in front of the red brick building, the Memorial of the Brothers Grimm, which commemorates the famous son of Hanau.
The new Freiheitsplatz with the shopping center and bus stops.
Place the Marktplatz market is the heart of Hanau The place is surrounded by great shops and pedestrian malls Relax in a café and enjoy life.
Freiheitsplatz Between the Market Square and AltstГ RETD Markt is another main square Freiheitsplatz If you know Hanau 10, 20, even 40 years ago, you will not recognize this place more.
In 2012, the huge remodeling process called Hanau baut um began a major cultural and commercial center was built on Freiheitsplatz The bus terminal has also changed to give it a modern look.
The image on the left was taken about a month before the opening of the complex in September 2015, is called Forum Hanau This why you still see fences on the photo More than 90 shops, cafes, food stalls invite visitors to browse the cultural center complex includes the new home of the public library, the municipal archives and the media center with the local image archive.
Opening times of shops from Monday to Saturday from 9 am 30 to 20 hours The library is open from 10am and 11am on Saturday.
The beautiful gateway to Philippsruhe castle in Hanau.
Hessisches Puppenmuseum Doll Museum Hessen, Parkpromenade 4 Wilhelmsbad.
Discover the history of European dolls from ancient times to the 21st century The museum is a dream for everyone interested in dolls and toys.
The museum is open Tuesday to Friday 10:00 to 12:00 and 2:00 p.M. To 5:00 p.M., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm Admission March 50 children adults, 1 Â 00 в, families July 00 Ò.
Historisches Museum Schloss Philippsruhe Historical Museum.
The palace houses the historical museum, including a museum of unique paper toy theater See earthenware, silver and plastered iron exploring documents in the history of Hanau One room is dedicated to the Brothers Grimm, with special exhibitions every now and then the museum open Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm admission adults 4 в, в 8 for families access to the coffee museum is free.
House Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus German Goldsmiths see details in the section of the old town above.
Frühhistorisches Museum of Prehistory Museum in the old castle of Hanau-Steinheim gives an overview on the work and life in past centuries Open Thursday to 12 pm Sunday 10 and 14 hours 17 hours †Take bus 4 or 12 of Freiheitsplatz, get off at the Albrecht-Dürer-Straße Take time to explore the old town of Steinheim well.
Großauheim Museum introduces visitors to the steam machines and other displays of industrial history and the work of local artists und August Gaul August Peukert Open Thursday to Sunday 10:00 to 12:00 and 14 hours to 17 hours of †bus 6 Freiheitsplatz of the Rochusplatz bus stop in Großauheim.
As part of the living concept museums all museums offer workshops for children and adults You can even celebrate the birthday of your child in a museum.
The long history of Hanau could fill a book Below I have listed the most important events that have influenced the appearance and life in Hanau until today.
A castle, surrounded by the arms of the river Kinzig, was mentioned in 1143 Over the centuries, the castle was enlarged, modernized and converted into a palace, known as voter name born Hanau Stadtschloss Wilhelm II ordered the demolition the oldest medieval part of the palace in 1829 30, despite its historical importance Prussia annexed the Hessian electorate in 1866, so the palace of Hanau was no longer necessary as the residence of the noble families the city of Hanau bought the palace in 1890 the various buildings have been converted into homes and government offices for a time in the 20th century, the Mayor of Hanau was residing in one of the buildings.
1597 Calvinist refugees from the Netherlands Spain and France founded the New Town Neustadt Hanau Refugees have made a huge amount of capital and know how to goldsmiths, weavers and other craftsmen Hanau installed in the flourishing Neustadt.
The Dutch-Walloon double church was built in the early 17th century, the curch was destroyed in 1945, only the smaller Dutch side was rebuilt ruins of the Walloon part remained in memory.
During the Thirty Years War 1618-1648 Hanau was a base for the Swedish army under General Ramsay Scottish 1635 Imperial troops under General Lamboy Hanau besieged during 9 months, the situation in the city was terrible Finally, Wilhelm V Hessen Kassel an ally of the Swedish king Gustav II Adolf freed the besieged city Since then, the Hanau citizens held an annual church service to commemorate freedom, which over time lead to Lamboyfest annual festival.
Hanau was almost completely destroyed during World War II after a British air strike March 19, 1945 only seven houses remained in the city's old town has lost its medieval appearance Unfortunately, this happened just 10 days before the troops US invaded hanau, and the war came to an end an annual service at the main cemetery March 19 commemorates those who lost their lives that day quickly rebuild homes shortly after the war didn t care for prettiness and rehabilitation historic ruins the city needed only evil living space some old buildings were rebuilt in the 50 and 60.
American troops came as US occupation forces in 1945. They helped to soon develop the existent infrastructure and debris removed in the destroyed city.
American GIs brought sweets and chocolates for the children, shared their supplies and helped whenever they could in the difficult years after the war Teenager were impressed by the American Swing, Jazz and Rock n Roll, which were mostly disapproved by their parents.
The American Way of Life influenzed young in the 50s and 60s, not only in Hanau A lively music scene with bars and live music developed in Hanau at the time.
US troops have left Hanau in 2008, the end of an area An exhibition in 2006 Americans 60 years in Hanau and the recent movie Rollover Hanau Hanau recall the time when the metropolis was the party of Hesse, and appreciates the German friendship -américaine in general.
I found this video on YouTube that shows the great affection by an Amercian-born for my Hanau our hometown Read Chris Tully history.
As you can see on numerous contributions by American players who were stationed in Hanau, still have good memories.
The Grimm Brothers BrГјder Grimm Festspiele Festival is well known in Hesse and throughout Germany Soak mystery and fairy tales of your childhood Step back in time when whiches, princesses and heroes were part of your children in the real world and adults love the magical atmosphere of fairy tales.
The Brothers Grimm Season 2016 festival includes Rapunzel, RotkГ ppchen Die Goldene Gans from the collection of fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm and was ihr Wollt by William Shakespeare.
The festival takes place in the amphitheater in the castle park Philippsruhe Thanks to the indoor theater you do not need to worry about the cost of tickets Rain or sun в 13 00 × 23 50 depending on the game, and if the seat you book early school classes and groups in kindergarten в cost 5 per child season 2016 festival begins May 13 and ends on August 5ST.
New this year is a collaboration with the Academy of the family, presenting the game Burning Love in the Dutch Walloon Church.
The city of Hanau helds a summer event series called mГ rchenhafter Sommer magical summer with concerts, festivals and much more Ask the Tourist Information Center which is when you are in Hanau.
Lamboyfest is a traditional festival on the weekend before or after June 13, it commemorates the victory of General Lamboy who besieged Hanau for 9 months.
Lamboyfest 2016 from 10 to 12 June in the streets of the old city As usual there is a large cultural program with musik live acts steps 6, a historic market, juggler festival and good food and drink from local associations and restaurants each year Lamboyfest is an exciting event that attracts visitors for a weekend maybe you want to stay in Hanau for the festival next year Click here for more information and beautiful pictures of the event.
The farmers market on the Market Square is held twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays with over 100 booths, it is one of the largest in Hesse and the Brothers Grimm on their monument always look what happens .
The market offers fruits, vegetables, honey, flowers, bread, meat and sausages, cheese, and more particularly in the spring and summer, the colors of flowers and fruits are a treat for the eye is one of my favorite activities a visit to the market on a Saturday morning.
From late November the farmers market has to move, because the beautiful Christmas market inspires people for the upcoming Christmas season.
More than 70 stands offer Christmas decorations, candles, toys, arts and crafts is a great place to find a Christmas gift Let the smell of grilled sausages, hot soups, roasted almonds whets your appetite sip a glass of GlГјhwein wine warm or hot cider warm your hands and enjoy a wonderful Christmas atmosphere.
There are two carousels for children and a great historical wheel Boy, what a pleasure my friend and I had on this race last year and you can take pictures of fantasic Ferris wheel well.
In 2016, the Christmas market begins November 25 and is open daily 11:00 to 9:00 p.M. Until 22 December.
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