9 Activities
A Grimm Day Out: Explore the Life and Legacy of Folklore Writers
Starts from
Frankfurt
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
9
Duration
11 hours
Length
149 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Frankfurt
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
11 hours
Length
149 mi
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Visit the brother's childhood home.
- Enjoy delicious, regional cuisine.
- Visit the town where the brothers were born.
A Grimm day out! Head out on a day of discovery, exploring the life of the famous Brothers Grimm!
You will be following in the footsteps of the most famous folklore writers in the world! During their lives, the brothers collected over 200 traditional folk tales, most from oral sources, and adapted them into the Grimm's Fairytales. They are respected as perhaps the most important collectors of folklore to have ever lived and established a methodology for the collection of folklore that has since formed the basis of all folklore studies! You will visit their birthplace of Hanau, as well as the house in which they lived before heading to the land of Little Red Riding Hood and visiting the Museum der Schwalm! A great day for all fantasy and myth enthusiasts!
You will be following in the footsteps of the most famous folklore writers in the world! During their lives, the brothers collected over 200 traditional folk tales, most from oral sources, and adapted them into the Grimm's Fairytales. They are respected as perhaps the most important collectors of folklore to have ever lived and established a methodology for the collection of folklore that has since formed the basis of all folklore studies! You will visit their birthplace of Hanau, as well as the house in which they lived before heading to the land of Little Red Riding Hood and visiting the Museum der Schwalm! A great day for all fantasy and myth enthusiasts!
A Grimm day out! Head out on a day of discovery, exploring the life of the famous Brothers Grimm!
You will be following in the footsteps of the most famous folklore writers in the world! During their lives, the brothers collected over 200 traditional folk tales, most from oral sources, and adapted them into the Grimm's Fairytales. They are respected as perhaps the most important collectors of folklore to have ever lived and established a methodology for the collection of folklore that has since formed the basis of all folklore studies! You will visit their birthplace of Hanau, as well as the house in which they lived before heading to the land of Little Red Riding Hood and visiting the Museum der Schwalm! A great day for all fantasy and myth enthusiasts!
You will be following in the footsteps of the most famous folklore writers in the world! During their lives, the brothers collected over 200 traditional folk tales, most from oral sources, and adapted them into the Grimm's Fairytales. They are respected as perhaps the most important collectors of folklore to have ever lived and established a methodology for the collection of folklore that has since formed the basis of all folklore studies! You will visit their birthplace of Hanau, as well as the house in which they lived before heading to the land of Little Red Riding Hood and visiting the Museum der Schwalm! A great day for all fantasy and myth enthusiasts!
Jack Parker
Travel Expert
- Visit the brother's childhood home.
- Enjoy delicious, regional cuisine.
- Visit the town where the brothers were born.
Day Itinerary
9 Activities
Day 1
150 mi0.3 mi
Unlock the World of the Brothers Grimm: A Day of Adventure, Mystery and Magic
You will be diving head first into the dark and eerie world of the Brothers Grimm! Head to the brother's family home and learn all about their life before heading to Little Red Riding Hood Country and exploring the Museum der Schwalm!
10:0010 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
To kick off the journey, start by parking your car on this ample car park. Then, take a stroll through the home where brothers spent their youth and conclude with lunch afterwards.
0.1 mi
5 min
10:151 hr 30 min
Brothers Grimm House
Museum
Open Details
In Steinau you will find the traditional, timbered, German home in which the famous brothers grew up – the Brother's childhood home!
Take a walk through their lives, from early childhood up to adulthood and learn more about their fascination with the folklore and mythology that inspired their incredible collection of fantastical fairytales that would become known all around the world!
Take a walk through their lives, from early childhood up to adulthood and learn more about their fascination with the folklore and mythology that inspired their incredible collection of fantastical fairytales that would become known all around the world!
0.1 mi
5 min
12:001 hr
Rosengarten
Restaurant
Open Details
Lunchtime!
Just around the corner is Rosengarten, a fantastic little restaurant, housed in a stunning, traditional stone and timber building!
The restaurant offers a great selection of fresh, regional cuisine and is the perfect place for a delicious lunch on your 'Grimm Day Out!'
Just around the corner is Rosengarten, a fantastic little restaurant, housed in a stunning, traditional stone and timber building!
The restaurant offers a great selection of fresh, regional cuisine and is the perfect place for a delicious lunch on your 'Grimm Day Out!'
70.5 mi
1 hr 20 min
14:301 hr 30 min
Schwalm Museum
History Museum
Open Details
Museum der Schwalm takes you into the land of Little Red Riding Hood!
This fascinating museum showcases the history of the area and the country at large, with references made to German mythology as well as exhibitions on the nature and wildlife!
One of the museum's most loved exhibitions displays historical treasures that have been found in the Ziegenhain moat! It gives an amazing insight into the past lives of the residents of this traditional German town!
Among the finds are items of clothing, sabers and rifles dating beyond the First World War and items such as sewing machines and items of clothing!
This fascinating museum showcases the history of the area and the country at large, with references made to German mythology as well as exhibitions on the nature and wildlife!
One of the museum's most loved exhibitions displays historical treasures that have been found in the Ziegenhain moat! It gives an amazing insight into the past lives of the residents of this traditional German town!
Among the finds are items of clothing, sabers and rifles dating beyond the First World War and items such as sewing machines and items of clothing!
26.7 mi
50 min
17:0030 min
Frau Holle Loch
Landmark
Open Details
Collected by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, Frau Holle was believed to be an old woman, who lived in a magical world beneath a well. She was believed to reward good behavior and punish bad!
Frau Holle Loch is a small cave entrance with many magical stories associated with it! The myth suggests that this could be an entrance to the underground world inhabited by Frau Holle!
Frau Holle Loch is a small cave entrance with many magical stories associated with it! The myth suggests that this could be an entrance to the underground world inhabited by Frau Holle!
51.7 mi
1 hr 20 min
18:505 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Ready to explore the birthplace of famous authors? Before doing so, make sure your car has a safe place it can reside while you're out and about! The car park is just a few steps away from the market square. You may check out how many spaces are available on their website (in German, the car park is called Tiefgarage Am Markt).
0.1 mi
5 min
19:0010 min
Marktplatz Hanau
Plaza
Open Details
The town of Hanau is a traditional, German market town, with close ties to the Brothers Grimm!
Visit the Marketplace and take the time to enjoy the beautiful architecture of the old buildings. The architecture surrounding the area gives the market an extra touch of elegance and charm, making it an ideal spot for those looking for convenience and culture alike.
One of the very best times to visit Hanau Marketplatz is during the Christmas period. The marketplace is bustling with life and Christmas stalls, selling all manner of festive foods and trinkets!
Visit the Marketplace and take the time to enjoy the beautiful architecture of the old buildings. The architecture surrounding the area gives the market an extra touch of elegance and charm, making it an ideal spot for those looking for convenience and culture alike.
One of the very best times to visit Hanau Marketplatz is during the Christmas period. The marketplace is bustling with life and Christmas stalls, selling all manner of festive foods and trinkets!
0.2 mi
5 min
19:1510 min
Brothers Grimm Monument
Outdoor Sculpture
Open Details
Placed in the square in 1896, the Brothers Grimm monument in Hanau Marketplace honours the two brothers, whose work is still known and loved around the world today and who were born in the town in 1785 (Jacob) & 1786 (Wilhelm). Remember their famous works?
It is said that the brothers swap places on the statue each night at midnight!
It is said that the brothers swap places on the statue each night at midnight!
0.1 mi
5 min
19:301 hr 30 min
Klara
Restaurant
Open Details
After a long day you are sure to be hungry and Klara, a popular dinner spot, is the perfect place to satisfy your appetite before heading back to Frankfurt.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of German and European dishes, cooked using local ingredients, and an excellent wine list to match!
Take a look at their website for booking your table.
The restaurant offers a wide selection of German and European dishes, cooked using local ingredients, and an excellent wine list to match!
Take a look at their website for booking your table.