Att göra i Hann. Münden - 10 tips till en korsvirkesdröm

What to do in Hann. Münden in Germany? This small town is a fantastic little gem that became an instant favourite. The town is located along the holiday route "Korsvirkesvägen" and offers, among other things, a corsair farm and no less than three (!) rivers. Here are our top tips for things to see and do in Hann. Münden.

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Hann. Münden in Germany

When we decided to explore Korsvirkesvägen this summer we had to choose a number of stops. The entire route is over 300 kilometres long and includes more than 100 cities.

One of the places Peter was drawn to while studying was Hann. Münden. The beautiful images of half-timbered idyll combined with water attracted us, and we were not disappointed!

Hann. Münden is located in the federal state of Lower Saxony in the centre of Germany, about 15 miles south of Hanover and about 20 miles west of Leipzig.

What to do in Hann. Münden?

What to see and do in Hann. Münden? First and foremost, you can stroll through the charming half-timbered houses, but there is much more to see and discover. We've put together a list of our top tips here.

1. Stroll among half-timbered houses

We are travelling along the 'half-timbered road', so it is not surprising that we discover half-timbered houses. Hann. Münden is no exception. The charming half-timbered houses are densely packed, and it's a delight to check out the carpenter's delight.

The half-timbered houses continue street after street with their individual and often slightly slanted houses. Walking here feels a bit like strolling through a fairy tale world.

2. Check out city walls and towers

It's not just the half-timbered houses that make Hann. Münden feels like a fairytale town, but also the city walls and stone towers. The walls are well preserved and the centre of the town is actually so small that you can easily walk around it.

There are also a whole bunch of old towers in Hann. Münden, such as the 40 metre high Fährenpfortenturm.

3. Walking by rivers and bridges

What is special about Hann. Münden is that three rivers flow through the city: Weser, Werra and Fulda. In other words, you have water and bridges around you everywhere.

One of the most beautiful bridges is the Historische Werrabrücke.

4. take a boat trip

Boat trips take place on the rivers Fulda and Weser. An alternative is of course to join a lovely boat trip.

It was also nice to stand at the campsite and watch the boats lock up.

5. Visit St Blasius Kirche

St Blasius Kirche is an impressive church that stands in the centre of the historic old town. The choir and eastern aisle were built in the late 13th century, while the rest of the church was built in the 15th and 16th centuries.

6. see the beautiful town hall

One of the most beautiful buildings in Hann. Münden is the town hall. The original building was built around 1400, and in the early 17th century it was rebuilt in the Weser Renaissance style.

The façade was richly decorated to represent the power and wealth of the time. Today the building houses the tourist information centre and the Ratsbrauhaus restaurant.

7. Have dinner in the "Ratsbrauhaus".

We had dinner one evening in the "Ratsbrauhaus" in the basement of the Town Hall. Peter started with a potato soup. Then he chose "Wildgulasch" with ribbon spaghetti, and Helena ordered Wienerschnitzel with mushroom sauce and French fries.

About had we known how big the desserts were, we would have shared one, but now we each got one. We were able to not eat it all, but it was good! Helena ordered "Kaiserschmarrn", which is a kind of pancake, together with apple compote and vanilla ice cream.

Göra i Hann. Münden - äta på rådhuskällaren

Peter ordered white Sacher cake with mango and yoghurt. We were very full and satisfied after this dinner we can promise!

8. Climb up to the Tillyschanze tower

Another thing to do in Hann. Münden is to climb the Tillyschanze tower, which is located on a hill near the town (in the far corner of the picture below). We had planned to go up here, but cancelled the visit due to heavy rain.

The Tillyschanze is a 25 metre high observation tower in the Reinhardskogen forest, popular with locals and tourists alike. The tower was built between 1881 and 1885, and its name recalls Johann Tserclaes Tilly and the siege of the city of Münden during the 30 Years' War.

9. Learn about Dr Eisenbart

Johann Andreas Eisenbart was born on 27 March 1663 in Oberviechtach, and died on 11 November 1727 in Hann. Münden. Eisenbert was an ophthalmologist and invented a needle for star piercing and a hook for polyp surgery. He made all kinds of medicines, but also hernia ligaments, artificial teeth and artificial eyes.

Dr Eisenbart was buried in a crypt in the choir room, in the middle of the altar of St Aegidienkirche. At the north end of the church is a tombstone from 1837, erected in his memory.

10. Visit Sababurg Sleeping Beauty Castle

If you want to make a small excursion from Hann. Münden, you can visit Sababurg Castle, which is sometimes called "Sleeping Beauty Castle".

Sababurg was built in 1334; after various disputes, the castle became the property of Hesse in the 15th century and was converted into a hunting lodge before being severely damaged by Tilly during the 30 Years' War.

Since the dilapidated castle was surrounded by a high and long thorn hedge at the time, it is possible that it served as a model for the Brothers Grimm's Sleeping Beauty story.

Today, the fabulous castle is no more than a ruin, but it's still worth visiting. When we were here, it was all about being able to walk around the castle and the Rose Garden. If you target certain times (currently weekends from April to October at 14:30) you can experience a fairytale performance of the Brothers Grimm's fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty" in short form.

When we were here, there was also a small food truck, and nearby is also the Sababurg Zoo and the Sababurg primeval forest.

More to do in Hann. Münden for culture and history lovers

Want to experience even more in this beautiful city? Here you will find more suggestions for things to do in Hann. Münden, for those interested in culture and history.

Bursfelde Monastery is a former Benedictine monastery (Klosterhof 5).
Guelph Castle in Hann. Münden was completed in 1501 by Duke Erich I of Lüneburg-Braunschweig. (Schlosspl. 10)
Rotunda was built in the early 16th century and is the only remaining part of the upper city gate.
St Aegidien is the church where Dr Eisenbart is buried. (Aegidiipl. 1)

More to do in Hann. Münden for nature lovers

Are you a nature lover? Then you will find even more tips on things to see and do in Hann. Münden here:

Münden Nature Park is one of the oldest nature parks in Germany.
Westerstein is an inscribed stone marking the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra to form the Weser.

Where can you live or stay with your campervan?

There are of course many different hotels and other accommodation options in Hann. Münden to choose from. We visited the city by camper van and stayed at the campsite/parking place. Busch Leisure & Tourism. There are both campsites and caravan sites, and you have perfect location for visiting the city. It's also a great place to stand by the canal and all the boats chugging by.

However, if you have a motorhome weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, you cannot cross the small bridge. Instead, you can turn right before this last bridge and get to the centre. RV park Am Weserstein.

Things to do in Hann.Münden - on film

More things to see and do near Hann. Münden

There is of course more to see and do in the neighbourhood of Hann. Münden. For example, you'll find great cities like Kassel and Göttingen. We can also recommend visits to Goslar, Wernigerode, Quedlinburg and Thale.

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More tips for things to do in Hann. Münden?

Have you been to Hann. Münden? Tell us about your experience and your relationship with the city! Do you have any other tips for things to see and do in Hann. Münden?

Facts about Hann. Münden

Country: Germany
Federal Republic of Germany: Lower Saxony
Circle: Göttingen
Residents: More than 24 000 (2019)
Name: Actually Hannoversch Münden
Read more: You can find more information at the city's website.

Travelling to hann. Münden

Flight: Fly to Leipzig, Hannover, Düsseldorf or Frankfurt am Main and continue by domestic train or car hire.
Car/caravan: You can take the Öresund Bridge and drive to Hann Münden (just over 8 hours from Malmö). Münden (just over 8 hours from Malmö). Other options are to take a ferry, for example Finnlines Malmö-Travemünde, Nynäshamn-Rostock, Göteborg-Kiel or Rödby-Puttgarden.

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bmlarstravellingblog says:

Hann. Münden looks absolutely stunning and a town we first heard about at the beginning of the summer. Now we have a new half-timbered town to visit on our next trip to Germany.
The fact that there is water in the city and even three rivers often makes it even more beautiful and cosy.

08 June 2022 - 16:16

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  Helena says:
  
  A great city that we can definitely recommend! Not so big and it is a bit nice and delicious with all the rivers! 🙂
  
  10 June 2022 - 22:06

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Hann. Münden in Germany

What to do in Hann. Münden?

1. Stroll among half-timbered houses

2. Check out city walls and towers

3. Walking by rivers and bridges

4. take a boat trip

5. Visit St Blasius Kirche

6. see the beautiful town hall

7. Have dinner in the "Ratsbrauhaus".

8. Climb up to the Tillyschanze tower

9. Learn about Dr Eisenbart

10. Visit Sababurg Sleeping Beauty Castle

More to do in Hann. Münden for culture and history lovers

More to do in Hann. Münden for nature lovers

Where can you live or stay with your campervan?

Things to do in Hann.Münden - on film

More things to see and do near Hann. Münden

More tips for things to do in Hann. Münden?

Facts about Hann. Münden

Travelling to hann. Münden

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