--- title: "[Translate to English:] Story" url: "https://www.deutsche-maerchenstrasse.com/en/start/translate-to-english-story/7-days-roadtrip-city-hopping-castles-and-a-green-heart" language: "en" breadcrumb: "Root > start > Special > Destination.Data Details > [Translate to English:] Story" --- 7 Days Roadtrip - City-hopping, castles and a green heart ========================================================= City-hopping, castles & the green heart of the German Fairy Tale Route City-hopping, castles & the green heart of the German Fairy Tale Route -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the German Fairy Tale Route from Hanau, the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm, to Bremen and the famous Town Musicians. This seven-day road trip combines historic towns, half-timbered villages, castles, forests and river landscapes with the stories and legends that inspired generations. Day 1 – Hanau & Steinau Day 1 – Hanau & Steinau --------------------------- **Hanau – Steinau:** ca. 50 km / ca. 45 Min. **Fairytale Accommodation:** Grimm’s Hotel Hanau Start where the Grimm story began. Discover the Brothers Grimm National Monument, Philippsruhe Palace and the GrimmsMärchenReich in Hanau before continuing to Steinau, where Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm spent their childhood. Explore the Brothers Grimm House, the historic old town and Steinau Castle. **Seasonal highlight:** From May to July, enjoy the Brothers Grimm Festival in Hanau; in September, the Steinau Puppet Theatre Festival offers entertainment for all ages. Recommended Fairytale Accommodation - Grimm's Hotel Hanau Recommended Fairytale Accommodation - Grimm's Hotel Hanau --------------------------------------------------------- Grimm's Hotel Hanau - boutique hotel in the birthplace of the Brothers Grimm Day 2 – Little Red Riding Hood & Mother Hulda Day 2 – Little Red Riding Hood & Mother Hulda ------------------------------------------------- **Steinau – Alsfeld:** ca. 70 km / ca. 1 h **Alsfeld – Frau-Holle-Land / Hoher Meißner:** ca. 95 km / ca. 1,5 h **Recommended Accommodation:** Hotel Kloster Haydau in Morschen or Hotel Sonneck in Knüllwald Explore Alsfeld, the gateway to the Little Red Riding Hood region, with its beautiful half-timbered old town. Continue through the Schwalm and Knüll landscapes before heading to the Hoher Meißner and the legendary world of Mother Hulda. **Don't miss:** Short walks, panoramic views and the seasonal cherry and poppy blossom. Recommended Accommodation - Monastery Haydau in Morschen Recommended Accommodation - Monastery Haydau in Morschen -------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to a magical place! Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Sonneck in Knüllwald Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Sonneck in Knüllwald ------------------------------------------------------ This family-run hotel is located in the middle of the fairytale North Hesse. Day 3 – Marburg, Snow White & Lake Edersee Day 3 – Marburg, Snow White & Lake Edersee ---------------------------------------------- **Morschen/Knüllwald – Marburg:** ca. 70–90 km / ca. 1–1:15 h **Marburg – Bad Wildungen/Bergfreiheit:** ca. 55 km / ca. 1 h **Bad Wildungen – Schloss Waldeck:** ca. 20 km / ca. 25 Min. **Recommended Accommodations:** Hotel Marburger Hof or Göbel’s Hotel Quellenhof Bad Wildungen Discover romantic Marburg, its medieval old town and Landgrave's Castle. Continue to Bad Wildungen and Bergfreiheit, associated with Snow White, before ending the day high above Lake Edersee at Waldeck Castle. **Best time to visit:** Autumn brings spectacular colours to the forests around Lake Edersee. Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Marburger Hof Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Marburger Hof ----------------------------------------------- If you want to discover fairy tales, you should go on vacation in Marburg or in the Marburger Land. Recommended Accommodation - Göbels Hotel Quellenhof Recommended Accommodation - Göbels Hotel Quellenhof --------------------------------------------------- The hotel is located directly on the most beautiful promenade in Germany Day 4 – Kassel, Sleeping Beauty & Rapunzel Day 4 – Kassel, Sleeping Beauty & Rapunzel ---------------------------------------------- **Waldeck – Kassel:** ca. 55 km / ca. 1 h **Kassel – Sababurg:** ca. 35 km / ca. 45 Min. **Sababurg – Trendelburg:** ca. 15 km / ca. 20 Min. **Übernachtungsempfehlung:** Renthof Kassel or Hotel Burg Trendelburg Discover Kassel and the GRIMMWELT, then head into the Reinhardswald forest. Visit Sleeping Beauty's Sababurg and the nearby Sababurg Zoo before continuing to Trendelburg Castle, the legendary home of Rapunzel. **Summer highlight:** The Brothers Grimm Festival in Kassel combines fairy tales, music and theatre. Recommended Accommodation - Renthof Kassel Recommended Accommodation - Renthof Kassel ------------------------------------------ The RENTHOF team welcomes you to Kassel - extensive parks, beautiful gardens and a wide range of cultural activities are waiting to be discovered by you! Recommended Accommodation - Trendelburg (Rapunzels Tower) Recommended Accommodation - Trendelburg (Rapunzels Tower) --------------------------------------------------------- The romantic fairytale castle in the Diemeltal Day 5 – From the Reinhardswald to the Weser Uplands Day 5 – From the Reinhardswald to the Weser Uplands --------------------------------------------------- **Trendelburg – Wesertal/Höxter/Polle:** ca. 35–70 km / ca. 45–75 Min. **Weiter Richtung Hameln:** ca. 70–95 km / ca. 1–1:30 h **Übernachtungsempfehlung:** Hotel Kronenhof in Wesertal or Flair Hotel Stadt Höxter Take a slower day along the Weser and Diemel rivers. Discover half-timbered towns, castles, ferries and peaceful woodland paths – perfect for walking or cycling. For an extra stop, visit Polle, associated with Cinderella, or Höxter and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Corvey. Recommended Accommodation - Flair Hotel Stadt Höxter Recommended Accommodation - Flair Hotel Stadt Höxter ---------------------------------------------------- Fairytale flair in Höxter Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Kronenhof in Wesertal Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Kronenhof in Wesertal ------------------------------------------------------- The family-run \*\*\* Hotel Kronenhof is located directly on the popular Weser cycle path Day 6 – Hamelin & the World of Castles Day 6 – Hamelin & the World of Castles ------------------------------------------ **Weserbergland/Höxter – Hameln:** ca. 70 km / ca. 1–1:15 h **Hameln – Schloss Münchhausen/Aerzen:** ca. 15 km / ca. 20 Min. **Recommended Accommodation:** Schlosshotel Münchhausen Explore Hamelin, the legendary home of the Pied Piper, with its magnificent Weser Renaissance architecture, historic old town and guided tours. Then discover nearby Hämelschenburg Castle or enjoy a stay at Schlosshotel Münchhausen. **Seasonal highlight:** From May to September, the Pied Piper open-air performance and guided tours bring Hamelin's famous legend to life. Recommended Accommodation - Schlosshotel Münchhausen Recommended Accommodation - Schlosshotel Münchhausen ---------------------------------------------------- Walk in the footsteps of times long past like a princess or a baron. Day 7 – Bremen Day 7 – Bremen -------------- **Hameln – Bremen:** ca. 170 km / ca. 2–2:15 h End your journey in Bremen, home of the Town Musicians. Explore the UNESCO-listed Town Hall and Roland, wander through the picturesque Schnoor Quarter and enjoy the riverside atmosphere along the Weser. Take your time to savour the final evening – perhaps with a walk through the old town or along the river promenade. **Travel tip:** Allow extra time in Bremen if you want to explore the city beyond the highlights. What would you like to do next? 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City-hopping, castles & the green heart of the German Fairy Tale Route - 2. Day 1 – Hanau & Steinau - 3. Recommended Fairytale Accommodation - Grimm's Hotel Hanau - 4. Day 2 – Little Red Riding Hood & Mother Hulda - 5. Recommended Accommodation - Monastery Haydau in Morschen - 6. Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Sonneck in Knüllwald - 7. Day 3 – Marburg, Snow White & Lake Edersee - 8. Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Marburger Hof - 9. Recommended Accommodation - Göbels Hotel Quellenhof - 10. Day 4 – Kassel, Sleeping Beauty & Rapunzel - 11. Recommended Accommodation - Renthof Kassel - 12. Recommended Accommodation - Trendelburg (Rapunzels Tower) - 13. Day 5 – From the Reinhardswald to the Weser Uplands - 14. Recommended Accommodation - Flair Hotel Stadt Höxter - 15. Recommended Accommodation - Hotel Kronenhof in Wesertal - 16. Day 6 – Hamelin & the World of Castles - 17. Recommended Accommodation - Schlosshotel Münchhausen - 18. 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