--- title: "Polle - Fairy-Tale History in the Heart of the Weser Uplands" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/discover/cities-villages-regions/polle" description: "Since 1995, Cinderella has officially been at home in Polle. One year later, the tradition began of performing the Cinderella Play every fourth Sunday from May to September at 3:00 p.m." language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Discover > Cities, Villages and Regions > Polle" --- Polle ===== Fairy-Tale History in the Heart of the Weser Uplands ---------------------------------------------------- Where the River Weser sweeps through its famous broad bend lies the enchanting historic village of **Polle**, the official home of **Cinderella**. Polle is situated at the crossroads of the **Weser Valley Route**, the **German Fairy Tale Route**, and the **Weser Cycle Route**. The village belongs to the municipality of Bodenwerder-Polle and lies between the **Münchhausen town of Bodenwerder** to the north and the district town of Holzminden to the south. The picturesque village centre still features historic houses and notable monuments, including **St George's Church**, a beautiful Renaissance building dating from the 16th century. High above the Weser Valley rises the restored **Everstein Castle Ruin**, one of the region's most striking landmarks. ### **Polle for Fairy Tale Enthusiasts** Polle has been part of the **German Fairy Tale Route** since its foundation. Since 1995, **Cinderella** has officially been at home in Polle, and since 1996 the **Cinderella Play** has been performed every year on the fourth Sunday of each month from May to September at 3:00 p.m. Everything in Polle revolves around Cinderella. In 2009, the **Cinderella Room** was opened in the House of Guests, allowing visitors to experience the fairy tale throughout the year, even outside the performance season. In 2013, the **Cinderella Trail** around the castle grounds was inaugurated. Along the route, visitors of all ages can discover Cinderella's hearth, the dovecote, and her famous golden slipper. At three stations, the original Brothers Grimm text—published by Reclam—can be read, while beautifully illustrated information panels by Kassel artist **Markus Lefrançois**, featuring scenes from Polle, accompany the walk. ### **Polle for Holidaymakers and Day Visitors** In addition to its romantic castle ruins, where visitors may occasionally be guided by the historical characters **Count Otto of Everstein** and his wife **Lutgard of Schladen**, Polle offers a wealth of leisure activities. An extensive network of walking and cycling trails invites visitors to explore the beautiful Weser Uplands. Excursions on board the **Flotte Weser** passenger boats or crossings on the Weser Uplands' largest cable ferry provide memorable experiences on the river. Further attractions include the **Weserbergland Golf Club** with its unique **Golf-Art-Land** concept, a solar-heated outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and numerous recreational facilities. Culture also plays an important role in Polle. The House of Guests regularly hosts exhibitions by regional artists, while the **Castle Museum** presents the history of the fortress. Open-air theatre performances for both children and adults, the annual Cinderella Play, the renowned Pumpkin Market, and **Cinderella's Advent Market**, held beneath northern Germany's largest Advent candle, complete the town's varied programme of events. ### Contact on site **Tourist-Information Bodenwerder** Münchhausenplatz 1 37619 Bodenwerder Deutschland Tel.: Fax: +49 5533 / 40562 E-Mail: Webseite: Discover Polle ##### Historical Tidbit Polle Castle, built around the middle of the 12th century, was first mentioned in a document in 1263, when a witness was named in a document as Herr Conrad vom Poll. But it was not until 1285 that the castle at the Weser became the main residence of the Counts of Everstein. The village of Polle was probably laid out as a three-street complex according to the Lippe model at the time the castle was built. After the extinction of the male line, the county of Everstein was transferred by marriage to the of Dukedom Braunschweig in 1408.