Hanau am Main Travel Guide

 brendareed Says:  Hanau is the starting point (and southern most stop) for the Fairy Tale Trail, a 435-mile trail that takes visitors through the towns and countryside that the Brothers Grimm lived, studied, and worked. It ends in northern Germany in the town of Bremerhaven.Towns along the... 

 brendareed Says:  The German Goldsmiths House is a beautiful red/white half-timbered building in Old Town Hanau with foundations dating back to 1538. The original building was burned to the foundation in 1945 during air raids. The building was rebuilt in 1958. Originally it was the town hall... 

 King_Golo Says:  Philippsruh Castle is Hanau's number one sight. Located in a nice park next to the Main, the castle should be on every Hanau tourist's agenda. It was built in the early 18th century in Baroque style by Julius Ludwig Rotweil and Jacques Girard. Landgraves of Hessen-Kassel... 

 Hanau93 Says:  The barocque style Neustädter Rathaus was built in 1723-33 by Christian Ludwig Hermann . It was heavily destroyed during the war just like its counter part the Altstaedter Rathaus but was rebuilt again according to the old plans. Whereas the latter one is now a GOLDMSMITH... 

 Hanau93 Says:  The half- timbered Goldsmith House used to serve as the town's city hall before being replaced by the Neustaedter Rathaus. It was heavily destroyed during the war on Macrh 19, 1945 but was rebuilt by the Hanauers. Now it has exhibits of local jewellery. To my knowledge it is... 

 Hanau93 Says:  A must to see. A beautiful museum with a great park ( designed according to French style) and other little extras. Erected by Napoleon III in 1701 it later on served as the residence of the Counts of Hanau. Named after the the second last reigning Count Philipp Reinhard.... 

 Hanau93 Says:  The Protestant MARIENKIRCHE was built in 1454 but saw changes in 1561 as well as in 1961. It is well worth a visit (beautiful glass stained windows)and if I remember right there is also a crypt. Tours are available.Link below for more pics and info- however, it is entirely... 

 Hanau93 Says:  Built in 1777 after a number of wars in the region Wilhelmsbad served as a spa and was named after Crown Prince Wilhelm of Hessen Kassel. It is absolutely charming and one can spend the whole day there. Stroll through the huge park, take a look at the well preserved... 

 King_Golo Says:  The Deutsche Goldschmiedehaus (German Goldsmith's Building) is a very nice half-timbered house in central Hanau. It is one of very few old buildings left in central Hanau, as the city was widely destroyed by bombings during the second world war. Today, the Goldschmiedehaus... 

 sportell Says:  Externally, this is a beautiful palace. Generally, I am not interested in history after the 1600s and this has artifacts primarily from the 18th century. However, if that period of history does interest you, there are lovely displays. A handful of rooms are arranged to show... 

 Hanau93 Says:  A nice lake close to Hanau and the little town of Bruchkoebel where you can spend a stressfree weekend surrounded by a beautiful forest away from the big city.. 

 Hanau93 Says:   Definitely the Jaegerschnitzel , it's divine as well as their rump steak.The service is excellent and very friendly!Open daily from 11: 30 AM to 3 PM and then 6 Pm to MidnightClosed on Tuesdays. 

 King_Golo Says:  One of my passions is enjoying a cool cocktail in a nice bar. So I didn't say "No" when my friend Henning told me about this cocktail bar just around the corner of his apartment. Cubana has a large selection of cocktails, among them all the classics from Caipirinha and Sex... 

 Hanau93 Says:  A beautiful wildlife park that was originally founded in 1710 to display the Count's pheasants. Now many more animals have been added like moose, wolves etc. A great place for kids or people interested in Eco Travel. A walk barefoot through the park is offered.. :)The...