Hanau, situated at the convergence of the Kinzig and Main Rivers, was first recorded in historical texts in 1142. Originating from a community surrounding Hanau castle, it evolved into a significant medieval city. Globally, Hanau is recognized as the birthplace of Jakob and Wilhelm Grimm, curators of the well-known Children and Household Tales recorded on the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Experience Hanau’s centre, the old market town, and the Altstädter Rathaus, which was repurposed as the German Goldsmith House in 1942, and since 1985, it has served as the headquarters of the Society of German Goldsmith’s Work. Visit the bronze national monument of the Grimm brothers standing tall in the Marktplatz, the launching pad of the German Fairy Tale Route, where you can trace the footsteps of the brothers all the way to the North Sea. Delve into the standout features of this enchanting locale steeped in mythology and folklore.