Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Hanau (Germany). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Brüder Grimm-Nationaldenkmal, Schloss Philippsruhe, and Wallonisch-Niederländische Kirche. Also, be sure to include Ehrensäule in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Hanau (Hesse).
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Brüder Grimm-Nationaldenkmal
Top attraction, Museum
Address: Am Markt, Hanau
Schloss Philippsruhe
Philippsruhe Palace was built from about 1700 to 1725 for Count Philipp Reinhard of Hanau near Kesselstadt as a Baroque palace in the west of the city of Hanau.
Its present appearance is largely due to alterations made during the Wilhelminian period: Landgrave Friedrich Wilhelm von Hessen-Rumpenheim only lived in the palace for four years (from 1880 until his death in 1884), which is little in view of the five years of alterations that preceded it; however, the rooms on the "Bel Etage", which are now occupied by the History Museum, dominantly reflect his taste in the Renaissance style, despite the fact that much of the furnishings have been lost.
Address: Philippsruher Allee 45, 63454 Hanau
Wallonisch-Niederländische Kirche
The Walloon Dutch Church in Hanau was the double church of Reformed denomination of the New Town of Hanau founded by Count Philipp Ludwig II of Hanau-Münzenberg for religious refugees from France and the Spanish Netherlands. The exterior work was completed with the first church service on October 29, 1608, while the interior work took several more years. After its destruction in World War II, only the smaller, formerly Dutch half of the church was rebuilt.
Address: Franz. Allee 12, 63450 Hanau
Ehrensäule
The column of honor in Hanau is a historical signpost and a monument of urban significance.
Kurpark Wilhelmsbad
Park
Bergfried
Tower
Water tower
Also known as: Wasserturm