Германия. Путешествие вдоль реки Везер

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Emmerthal / Entrance gate of the Haemelschenburg Castle. The magnificent castle complex in Weser Renaissance style was built by Family of Klencke between 1588 and 1618. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / From mid-May to mid-September, every Sunday at noon takes place the famous Pied Piper Open-Air Play (Rattenfaenger-Freilichtspiel) on the stage in front of the wedding house on the market square. Local theatre group performed the legend in about 30 minutes for free. City is well-known for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the rat-catcher in form of sculptures, fountains and reliefs. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Doelme / The 'Karlshafen' Passenger ship on the Weser River and in front of the rock face of the Muehlenberg mountain. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Polle / Car registration numbers may be published, photographer is the owner. / The Polle Castle and reaction ferry with classic VW Beetle on the Weser River in the Weser Hills. Ruined hilltop castle was probably built in the 13th century. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / Market square with half-timbered houses and the 'Dempterhaus'. Historic structure was built in Weser Renaissance style and the gable in framework construction by mayor Tobias von Dempter in 1608. City is famous for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Ruehle / View from Weinberg mountain over the idyllic landscape with villages of Ruehle and Pegestorf, the Weser Hills as well as the bend of the Weser River with 'Karlshafen' passenger ship. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Polle / Superb outlook over the bend of the Weser River in the Weser Hills. The viewpoint is the donjon of the Polle Castle Ruin which was probably built in the 13th century. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / From mid-May to mid-September, every Sunday at noon takes place the famous Pied Piper Open-Air Play (Rattenfaenger-Freilichtspiel) on the stage in front of the wedding house on the market square. Local theatre group performed the legend in about 30 minutes for free. City is well-known for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the rat-catcher in form of sculptures, fountains and reliefs. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Bodenwerder / Birth house of the real Hieronymus Carl Friedrich Freiherr von Muenchhausen. The half-timber building is also the townhall of Bodenwerder. In the small town, the nicknamed Baron of Lies is all present. There are the Munchhausen Museum, a grotto, fountain and few statues of him. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / The Rat-Catcher Fountain in front of the former post office in the Osterstrasse of the old town. In 1998, the water feature designed by the sculptor Bruno Jakobus Hoffmann. City is well-known for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the pied piper in form of sculptures, fountains, reliefs and can be seen the 'Pied Piper Open-Air Play' and the Musical 'Rats'. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Daspe / Paddling on the Weser River is a popular leisure activity for locals and holidaymakers. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Bevern / The Bevern Castle was erected in Weser Renaissance style between 1603 and 1612. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Polle / Car registration numbers may be published, photographer is the owner. / Camping on the bank of the Weser River in the Weser Hills. Idyllically located Polle campsite with the classic VW Beetle and caravan Eriba Puck (1961). The passenger ship 'Karlshafen' passes the village. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Grohnde / Reaction ferry on the Weser River and the Grohnde Demesne. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / The clockwork on the facade of the wedding house in the old town. Figures of the rat-cachter revolve three times a day, at 1.05 pm, 3.35 pm and 5.35 pm. City is famous for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the pied piper in form of sculptures, fountains, reliefs and can be seen the 'Pied Piper Open-Air Play' and the Musical 'Rats'. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hajen / The Hueossen Memorial on the bank of the Weser River and bikers on the Weser Cycle Route. The over 500 km long-distance cycling trail starts in Hannoversch Muenden leads through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends in Cuxhaven at the North Sea. The group of figures was created by sculptor Jan D. Ehlers. It shows people who were scornfully called Hueossen and hauled boats or barges upstream in the past. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / North Rhine-Westphalia / Porta Westfalica / View from the 'Porta-Kanzel', a vantage point on the Jakobsberg in the Weser Mountains. Visitors can see the Weser River and the Emperor William Monument on the Wittekindsberg in the Wiehen Hills. The 88 m high important landmark was inaugurated in 1896. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Bodenwerder / Erected in 2008, the memorial of Baron Munchhausen is an artwork by Moscow sculptor A. J. Orlow. In the small town, the also nicknamed Baron of Lies is all present. There are the Munchhausen Museum, a grotto, fountain and few statues of him. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hagenohsen / The Hagenohsen Demesne on the bank of the Weser River. Rowing on this waterway is a popular leisure activity for locals and tourists. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Emmerthal / The Haemelschenburg Castle in Weser Renaissance style was built by Family of Klencke between 1588 and 1618. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / The blue footbridge with a golden rat connects the old quarter with the Weser island 'Werder'. In the background is the Kluet mountain with Kluet tower and hotel. City is well-known for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the rat-catcher in form of sculptures, fountains, reliefs and can be seen the 'Pied Piper Open-Air Play' and the Musical 'Rats'. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Doelme / The Weser River winds through the Weser Hills with the village of Doelme, seen from viewpoint of the Senator Meyer Monument on the Muehlenberg mountain. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Ruehle / View from Weinberg mountain over the idyllic landscape with villages of Ruehle and Pegestorf and the bend of the Weser River with 'Karlshafen' passenger ship. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Hamelin / Procession of the pied piper theatre group through the pedestrian area Baeckerstrasse. From mid-May to mid-September, every Sunday at noon takes place the famous Pied Piper Open-Air Play (Rattenfaenger-Freilichtspiel) on the stage in front of the wedding house on the market square. Legend is performed in about 30 minutes for free. City is well-known for the fairy tale 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin'. Here, the visitors can be found a lot of artificial rats and the rat-catcher in form of sculptures, fountains and reliefs. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / Lower Saxony / Rinteln / Relaxing on the Weser River. The temporary Bodega Beach Club, the sunshine bar is located on the opposite side. The Weser forms through the confluence of the rivers Fulda and Werra in Hannoversch Muenden. With a length of 452 kilometres, it is the fifth longest river in Germany. Stream flows through the federal states Hesse, North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony as well as Bremen and ends into the North Sea. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger

GERMANY / North Rhine-Westphalia / Porta Westfalica / The lookout tower of the former Albert Leo Schlageter memorial on the Jakobsberg in the Weser Mountains. Remaining stone structure was built in 1933/34. В© Mario Weigt / Anzenberger