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   Hanau. /  50.13278°N 8.91694°E  / 50.13278; 8.91694. Hanau ( German pronunciation: [ˈhaːnaʊ̯]) is a city in the Main-Kinzig-Kreis, in Hesse, Germany. It is located 25 km east of Frankfurt am Main and is part of the Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Region. Its station is a major railway junction and it has a port on the river Main ...

   • Elevation: 104 m (341 ft)
   • District: Main-Kinzig-Kreis

   • Country: Germany
   • State: Hesse

2. www.germany-insider-facts.com › hanau-germanyHanau Germany Facts - Brothers Grimm City - Things to do in Hanau

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   Hanau is famous for being the birthplace of the Grimm brothers, the publishers of the well-loved fairy tales. The city is also the start of the Deutsche Märchenstraße (German fairy-tale road), a scenic route that leads a few hundred km across Germany to Bremen in the north. Hanau's location on the junction of the rivers Main and Kinzig ...

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3. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g187341THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Hanau - 2024 (with Photos ...

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   • Patricia G. 3 contributions. Perfection. I love this website. I was raised in Hanau from 72-96. Best years of my life. I got married twice at Schloss Philippsruhe.
   • Patricia G. 3 contributions. Grew up going here. Loved it. We spent hours of my childhood here with my parents. It was fun. Lots of memories of walking around the forest and watching the animals.
   • Becky P. Clarksville, TN20 contributions. Charming. Quaint market with picturesque scenery. Lots to look at and purchase! A must do for a visit to Hanau. Review of: Hanauer Wochenmarkt.
   • John Woods. Hanau, Germany 52 contributions. Grimm Brothers Monument Hanau. The Grimm Brothers were born in Hanau and founded their worldwide reputation on the folk tales they collected on their travels in the rural life of Germany.

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5. www.thecrazytourist.com › 15-best-things-hanau-germany15 Best Things to Do in Hanau (Germany) - The Crazy Tourist

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   • Brüder-Grimm-Nationaldenkmal. Standing before the Neustädter Rathaus is a bronze statue for the Brothers Grimm, placed here in 1896. When the monument was finally unveiled it was the culmination of a 40-year struggle to erect a memorial to Hanau’s most famous sons.
   • Wilhelmsbad. Two women discovered a spring with supposed curative properties to the northwest of Hanau in 1709. Later that century William I, Elector of Hesse established a stately park and spa complex on the site.
   • Historisches Karussell Wilhelmsbad. When Wilhelmsbad was being landscaped William I tasked his architect Franz Ludwig von Cancrin to come up with something unprecedented: A revolving carousel at the summit of an artificial hill.
   • Schloss Philippsruhe. This princely Baroque palace on the Main was commissioned by Philipp Reinhard, Count of Hanau-Münzenberg at the start of the 18th century.

6. theculturetrip.com › europe › germanyThe Top Things to Do in Hanau, Germany - Culture Trip

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   • Brüder-Grimm-Nationaldenkmal. Memorial. Brüder-Grimm-Nationaldenkmal | © Harald Gärtner / WikiCommons. Start off a tour of Hanau by visiting the statue of the Brothers Grimm, whose magical stories have enchanted billions of children around the world.
   • Wilhelmsbad. Market. Wilhelmsbad | © Sven Teschke / WikiCommons. Back in the early 18th century, a park and spa complex grew in this region around a spring whose water was believed to be medicinal.
   • Hessisches Puppenmuseum. Museum. Hessisches Puppenmuseum | © Hessisches Puppenmuseum / WikiCommons. Hessisches Puppenmuseum, located in the Wilhelmsbad complex, has been a favorite family destination since 1983.
   • Schloss Philippsruhe. Building. Schloss Philippsruhe | © Dennis David Auger / WikiCommons. The beautiful Baroque Schloss Philippsruhe was built in 1701 as a royal summer residence, and is set in an enchanting location by the River Main in the midst of lush greenery.

7. www.discovergermany.com › hanauHanau | Visit Hanau, the legendary hometown of the Brothers Grimm

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   Visit Hanau, the legendary hometown of the Brothers Grimm . A charming fairy-tale castle with the newly opened children’s museum ‘GrimmsMärchenReich’, Hesse’s most beautiful farmers’ market, 12 museums, picturesque half-timbered houses, entertaining costume tours, as well as various festivals and cultural events, make a visit to Hanau unforgettable.

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   Where is Hanau in Germany?

   • District - Landkreis: Hanau is on the western edge of the Main-Kinzig-Kreis which is mainly a rural area with low mountain ranges. Almost all sights and attractions in Hanau can be easily reached by bus, I give you tips how to get there. Wilhemsbad is a picturesque spa complex near the district Hohe Tanne in the northwest of Hanau.

   Hanau Germany Facts - Brothers Grimm City - Things to do in Hanau

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   When was Hanau founded?

   • The old town grew up around the castle of the lords of Hanau (counts from 1429) and was chartered in 1303; the new town was founded in 1597 for Protestant Dutch and Walloon refugees. Hanau passed to Hesse-Kassel in 1736. In 1813 it was the scene of a battle between Napoleon’s troops and Austrians and Bavarians.

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   Where can I find information about Hanau?

   • The tourist information centre offers info about festivals, markets and special events. Pick up brochures and ask for guided tours. They also sell nice Hanau related souvenirs and post cards. Visitors can also get brochures, souvenirs, tickets and other information in the new Hanau Laden at Freiheitsplatz.

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   What is Hanau famous for?

   • Since the 16th century it was a centre of precious metal working with many goldsmiths. It is home to Heraeus, one of the largest family-owned companies in Germany. Hanau, once the seat of the Counts of Hanau, lost much of its architectural heritage in World War II.

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   Hanau, city, Hessen Land (state), central Germany. It is a port on the right bank of the canalized Main River at the mouth of the Kinzig, east of Frankfurt am Main. The old town grew up around the castle of the lords of Hanau (counts from 1429) and was chartered in 1303; the new town was founded in 1597 for Protestant Dutch and Walloon refugees.