The Fairy-Tale Road Travel Guide
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If you're in search of Sleeping Beauty, the Pied Piper, or Rumpelstiltskin, the Fairy-Tale Road, or Märchenstrasse, is the place to look. One of Germany's designated tour routes, the Märchenstrasse leads deep into the heart of the country through the landscapes that inspired the Brothers Grimm. It's a route perhaps even more in tune with romantics than the Romantic Road. Fairy tales come to life in forgotten villages, ancient castles, and misty valleys where the silence of centuries is broken only by the splash of a ferryman's oar. The meandering, progressive path seems to travel back in time, into the reaches of childhood, imagination, and the German folk consciousness. These old-world settings are steeped in legend and fantasy.
The Fairy-Tale Road Hotels
Make hotel reservations in advance if you plan to visit in summer. Though it's one of the less-traveled tourist routes in Germany, the main destinations...read more
Fodor's Choice
The Fairy-Tale Road Restaurants
In this largely rural area many restaurants serve hot meals only between 11:30 am and 2 pm, and 6 pm and 9 pm. You rarely need a reservation here, and casual...read more
Things To Do in The Fairy-Tale Road
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Fairy-Tale Road
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The Fairy-Tale Road Experiences
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Weser Valley Road: Drive or bike the scenic highway between Hannoversch-Münden and Hameln; a landscape of green hills, Weser Renaissance... Read more
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The two essential features of a Grimm's fairy tale are generally deep, gloomy forests (Hansel and Gretel, Snow White), and castles (Cinderella,... Read more
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Restaurants
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Travel Tip of the Day
If you're planning to eat a muffuletta, a huge sandwich made with Italian meats and cheese, at Central Read more
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Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away for the weekend for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. Read more
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