Hamelin
Hamelin, a town on the river Weser in Lower Saxony, is best known as the setting of the Pied Piper legend — the medieval tale of a piper who rid the town of rats, then led its children away when the townspeople refused to pay. The story is said to trace back to events of 1284. The walkable centre sits directly on the water, holds a concentration of historic churches, and draws a lively food-and-drink scene, with scenic countryside close by.
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- Population58,666
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.9 km1.8 mi
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Hamelin: quick answers
Where is Hamelin?
Hamelin is in Germany.
How do you get to Hamelin?
The nearest airport is Hannover (HAJ), about 59 min away by road. The nearest train station is Hessisch Oldendorf, about 16 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hamelin?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 2°C35°F. The wettest month is July, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hamelin?
OpenStreetMap lists 6 museums, 61 restaurants, 20 cafés and 19 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hamelin?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Bad Salzuflen, Detmold and Elze.