Holiday in Weserbergland

What makes Weserbergland special as a destination?

The Weserbergland is one of the most romantic river landscapes in Germany – a winding valley through which the Weser flows in wide loops between wooded hills, lined with half-timbered towns, castles, and the settings of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tales. Between Hann. Münden, where the Werra and Fulda converge to form the Weser, and Porta Westfalica, where the river reaches the North German Plain, lies a landscape that looks like it came straight out of a picture book. The German Fairy Tale Route runs through the Weserbergland and connects the places that inspired the Brothers Grimm for their fairy tales. Hameln and its Pied Piper, the Sleeping Beauty Castle Sababurg, Münchhausen's Bodenwerder, Rapunzel's Trendelburg – history and legend merge here in a charming way. The open-air performances in Hameln tell the story of the Pied Piper every summer in the marketplace. The half-timbered town of Hann. Münden, which Alexander von Humboldt once counted among the seven most beautiful towns in the world, delights with over 700 half-timbered houses in perfect condition. Höxter, with the UNESCO World Heritage site Corvey Castle, once one of the most powerful monasteries of the Middle Ages, and Bad Pyrmont with its historic spa park complement the cultural offerings. The Weser Cycle Path is one of the most popular long-distance cycling routes in Germany: 520 kilometers downstream, almost always flat along the water, passing castles, ferries, and half-timbered villages. For canoeists and paddlers, the Weser is a dream – gentle currents, sandy beaches for landing, and campsites along the shore. The Weser shipping offers cozy river cruises. The Weser Renaissance architecture is a unique feature of the region: castles and manors such as Hämelschenburg, Bevern, and Bückeburg showcase a unique architectural style found only here. The location is central: Situated between Hanover and Kassel, the Weserbergland can be reached in an hour from both cities.