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from €135/180, ste €345-445; pnaW)
Göttingen 7 Palatial Schlosshotel Münchhausen, 15km
outside Hamelin, is a popular spot for weddings
5 Zum Szultenburger German €€ and high-end functions. Stylish, contemporary
(%0551-431 33; Prinzenstrasse 7; mains €8-20; rooms in the main wing have historic
hnoon-2.30pm & 5.30-11pm Tue-Sat) This touches, while the suites have tasteful period
traditional German pub does things to the furnishings. Rooms in the adjacent Tithe barn
humble schnitzel that will make your mouth are entirely modern. Two restaurants, lavish spa
water. It’s cosy and cheap, the varied menu is all facilities and two golf courses set in 8 hectares
kinds of delicious, and the staff seem happy to be of parkland round off this luxurious option.
here, which makes all the difference. Cash only.
Bremen c
Hamelin a 5 Engel Weincafe Cafe €
5 Klütturm Modern European €€ (%0421-6964 2390; www.engelweincafe-
(%05151-962 620; www.kluetturm-restaurant. bremen.de; Ostertorsteinweg 31; dishes €4-13;
de; Klütturm 1; mains €12-22) If you fancy h8am-1am Mon-Fri, 10am-1am Sat & Sun; GERMANY 36 GERMAN FAIRY TALE ROAD
a splurge, take a drive into the hills above Wv) Exuding the nostalgic vibe of a former
Hamelin to this classy hotel-restaurant serving pharmacy, this popular hang-out gets a good
well-executed modern-European dishes. The crowd no matter where the hands on the clock.
setting is wonderful, with an expanisve terrace Come for breakfast, a hot lunch special, crispy
and magnificent views. If you find yourself in the Flammkuchen (regional pizza), carpaccio or
mood, you can also stay the night. pasta, or just some cheese and a glass of wine.
5 Rattenfängerhaus German €€ 5 Ständige Vertretung German €€
(%05151-3888; www.rattenfaengerhaus. (%0421-320 995; www.staev.de;
de; Osterstrasse 28; mains €10-23; h11am- Böttcherstrasse 3-5; mains €9-20; h11.30am-
10pm) One of Hamelin’s finest ornamental 11pm) An offshoot of Berlin’s best-known
Weser Renaissance–style buildings, the restaurant for homesick Rhineland public
Rattenfängerhaus (from 1602) is also home servants, this large, bustling place thrives on its
to a favourite, unashamedly tourist-centric political theme and solid cuisine, washed down
restaurant, which has been serving ‘rats’ tails’ with Rhineland wines and beer.
flambéed at your table since 1966; don’t fret – 4 Hotel Bölts am Park Hotel €€
it’s all a pork-based ruse. Aside from the novelty
dishes, standard schnitzels, herrings, vegie (%0421-346 110; www.hotel-boelts.de;
dishes, and ‘rat killer’ herb liquor are also offered. Slevogtstrasse 23; s/d €65/85; pW) This
cosy family-run hotel in a leafy neighbourhood
4 Komfort-Hotel Garni has real character, from the wonderfully old-
Christinenhof Boutique Hotel €€ fashioned breakfast hall to its well-proportioned
(%05151-950 80; www.christinenhof-hameln. doubles.
de; Alte Marktstrasse 18; s/d incl breakfast 4 Park Hotel Bremen Hotel €€€
€90/115; pWs) Historic outside, modern in,
this quaint hotel has some neat touches, such (%0421-340 80; www.park-hotel-bremen.de;
as a tiny swimming pool in the vaulted cellar, a Im Bürgerpark; s/d from €129/149, ste from
sauna, compact but pleasant and uncluttered €635; pniWs) Although it’s exterior is
rooms, and a generous buffet breakfast. certainly dated, this domed lakeside mansion,
surrounded by parkland, impresses through its
4 Schlosshotel sheer extravagance and could be considered
Münchhausen Hotel €€€ Bremen’s only true five-star, grand hotel. It
(%05154-706 00; www.schlosshotel- offers access to excellent spa, fitness and
muenchhausen.com; Schwöbber 9, Aerzen bei beauty facilities, a heated outdoor pool and
Hameln; s/d tithe barn from €110/140, castle views over the lake in a ‘spa resort’ ambience.

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