Travel to Hameln

Stena Line can help you have a holiday you're sure to remember in Hameln. Travelling by ferry is relaxing and comfortable and will start your holiday off on the right note - so whether you want to make the four hour car journey yourself or head to Hameln from Hook of Holland via Rotterdam by train, you'll be well placed to enjoy yourself with Stena Line.

Perhaps above all else the tale of the Pied Piper of Hameln brings a wealth of tourists to explore this historical town every year. Adults and children alike will delight at a visit to the town that is known across the globe as the setting for the famous tale - but there's a lot more to see in Hameln too.

Make your trip to Hameln all the more magical by taking the ferry with Stena Line. You can take the ferry from Harwich to Hook of Holland and drive to Germany to explore Hameln in style. Alternatively, you can enjoy glorious German countryside by rail - the choice is yours.

Hameln’s captivating Weser Renaissance architecture, exemplified in its sandstone and half-timbered houses, coupled with its pretty old town make this a charming city for a holiday.. History buffs will rejoice at Hameln's medieval old town, which maps out Hameln's past with a series of narrow, weaving alleyways that you can spend hours exploring. You can also visit the Minster of St. Boniface - one of the stops on Hameln's Pied Piper tour - and explore this ancient church on which so much of Hameln's history rests.

Naturally, the tale of the Pied Piper lies heavily in Hameln's culture and you won't have to travel far in the town to discover nods at the famous story. The musical "Rats" takes place during the summer months every year and you can explore the Pied Piper's house itself on Osterstrasse, which is in Hameln's old town.

The story of the mesmerising musician isn't all Hameln has to offer, however, andthere;s a wealth of diverse shopping opportunities to explore, like the pedestrian zones in the old town packed with boutiques and markets. So follow the fairytale and visit Hameln to walk in the footsteps of the Pied Piper amongst charming side-streets and delightful architecture.