Hanau

Among the cities of Hesse, Hanau stands out as the birthplace of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, whose collection of folktales created the Brothers Grimm legacy. The city lies where the Kinzig meets the Main, east of Frankfurt, linking it closely to the Rhine-Main region. Schloss Philippsruhe, a Baroque palace beside the Main, houses the Historical Museum Hanau and preserves a link to the city’s courtly past. In the centre, the Deutsches Goldschmiedehaus reflects Hanau’s long association with goldsmithing and jewellery. Hanau also marks the start of the German Fairy Tale Route, which follows places connected with the brothers’ world of stories across the country. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Hanau and Hesse.

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