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Offered languages
- German
- English
Leave "Once upon a time" behind and discover the true, dark story of the Brothers Grimm. This is not a children's fairy tale. We explore the two sides of the lives of Jacob and Wilhelm – their strict, dusty academic routine and their deep, almost obsessive immersion in the dark, magical, and often brutal folklore of the Germans. Walk in the footsteps of medieval Kassel, stand exactly where the original storytellers whispered their secrets, and find out how a war-scarred landscape gave birth to the most famous narratives of human history.
- 5.0 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 137 min.
- Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and spirituality, myths & nature
Excitingly told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Kassel Main Station with local public transport towards Brüder Grimm-Platz. From the nearest stop, it is a few minutes' walk to Brüder Grimm-Platz, Kassel, Germany. Please check the current connection with the local transport association on the day of travel.
From Rondell on the Fulda, first walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Kassel Central Station. The starting point is Rondell an der Fulda, Kassel, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The former location of the Gatekeeper's House at the Wilhelmshöher Gate, where the brothers lived and published their first fairy tales.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Grimm World
A modern museum dedicated to the Grimms and illuminating their monumental work on the German Dictionary.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The promenade where the brothers lived from 1822 to 1829 and whose romantic view shaped their work.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
A sprawling Baroque park that reflects the magical landscape and dark forests of the Grimm fairy tales.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Documenta and Museum Fridericianum
The former state library where the brothers worked – a contrast between their academic profession and the collection of folklore.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Kassel
The oldest surviving building in Kassel, which stands for the lost medieval old town and the oral storytellers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Kassel
A medieval ruin by the river, symbolizing the river of fairy tales from local voices to global heritage.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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