The Town of Fragrances and Flavours
A visit to the charming town of Holzminden on the River Weser is a feast for the senses. With its long tradition of fragrance production, Holzminden invites visitors to immerse themselves in the fascinating world of scents and flavours through a wide range of unique experiences.
The town's Fragrance Trail, featuring 17 scented stations, guides visitors to Holzminden's most beautiful landmarks and historic squares. The regularly held Colourful Market of Fragrances and Flavours delights visitors with aromatic specialities and tasting stalls, while a diverse programme of fragrance and flavour seminars opens up exciting new sensory experiences.
Holzminden proudly bears the title "Town of Fragrances and Flavours" thanks to Symrise, one of the world's leading manufacturers of fragrance and flavour ingredients.
The town is also an excellent starting point for cycling, hiking, and canoeing tours along the River Weser, making it a popular destination for active holidays.
Holzminden for Fairy Tale Enthusiasts
Along the German Fairy Tale Route, Holzminden invites visitors to discover the magical Weser Uplands through the sense of smell. Six specially created fairy-tale fragrances transport visitors into the enchanting worlds of the Brothers Grimm:
- Frau Holle – Enchanting Snowflakes
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin – Sweet Temptation
- Little Red Riding Hood – Mystic Forest
- Sleeping Beauty – Red Beauty
- Cinderella – Magical Transformation
- Snow White – Enchanted Apple
Each room fragrance evokes the atmosphere and emotions of its fairy tale, making these beautifully designed scents a memorable souvenir for fairy-tale lovers.
Every year, the opening of the Colourful Market of Fragrances and Flavours is celebrated with the Festival of Fairy Tales and Fragrances, where fairy-tale characters bring the magical stories of the German Fairy Tale Route to life.
The Legend of the Wild Huntsman Hackelberg
The village of Silberborn, which belongs to Holzminden, is closely connected with the local legend of Hackelberg, the Wild Huntsman of the Solling Forest. According to legend, Hackelberg first lived in a half-timbered house in nearby Neuhaus before venturing deep into the forests around Silberborn. Today, the Hackelberg Stone Monument at the foot of the Försterstieß hill, near the Hochsolling Observation Tower, commemorates this legendary figure.
Holzminden for Holidaymakers and Day Visitors
Holzminden's 17 fragrance stations invite visitors to discover the town by following their noses. From April to October, a guided Fragrance Tour takes place every Saturday at 11:00 a.m., leading participants through the historic town centre while revealing the fascinating stories behind Holzminden's world of scents.
The Colourful Market of Fragrances and Flavours transforms the market square and Mittlere Straße into an aromatic festival with regional delicacies, tastings, and culinary discoveries.
Visitors can also take part in a wide range of fragrance and flavour seminars. Create your own perfume, learn about the healing properties of local herbs and Indian spices, discover the aromas of French wines, or experience regional beers in an entirely new way. From premium teas and speciality coffees to creative soap making, Holzminden offers countless opportunities to awaken the senses.
Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the idyllic district town is also an ideal base for cycling, hiking, and canoeing along the River Weser or for exploring the scenic Solling-Vogler Nature Park.
