Doctor Iron Beard

The famous doctor of the baroque age died in 1727 in Hann. Munden. Today, visitors can let him lead them through the city and listen to his mocking tune as they chime.

Wangerooge

360° Fagus factory/Weser Uplands

Lessinghaus Wolfenbüttel

The great poet and philosopher Gotthold Ephraim Lessing spent the final years of his life living in this house, which has since been transformed into a literature museum. His world-famous play Nathan the Wise and other works were written here.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

In 1284, 130 children from Hameln (Hamelin) are said to have mysteriously vanished. This gave rise to the curious tale of the Pied Piper who, according to the legend, led the children from the town as revenge for an unpaid debt.

Old Lighthouse Island Museum

The "Alter Leuchtturm" (Old Lighthouse) with its viewing platform houses a museum documenting the history of Wangerooge Island.

Langeoog

Hokkaido pumpkin

Autumn is pumpkin season. They are sold from late summer onwards. The Hokkaido pumpkin is very popular in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony). It gets its name from the Japanese island where it was originally grown. The pumpkin is high in nutrients because, unlike other pumpkins, it contains little water. It is also low in fat so you can feast on it without worrying about your figure!

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