Hamelin-Pyrmont

Hamelin-Pyrmont is an administrative district in Lower Saxony comprising multiple towns and rural areas with distinct characters. The region features medieval town centers, forested areas, river valleys, and gently rolling hills that shape its varied landscape.

The district formed in 1922 through the merger of territories that previously belonged to different historical regions and administrations. This consolidation brought together towns with distinct pasts, and traces of these separate histories remain visible in local differences today.

The district's towns each maintain their own local traditions and craft practices, visible in the markets, shops, and public spaces where people gather daily. Visitors experience this culture firsthand by walking through the town centers and observing how communities celebrate seasonal events and preserve their regional identities.

The district is well connected by public transit, with regular trains and buses linking the towns together and to larger cities nearby. The best way to explore the different municipalities is to use trains between main destinations and then walk or drive locally to discover each area's character.

The region is known for its natural thermal springs, particularly in Bad Pyrmont, where visitors can experience spa traditions alongside historical settings. This bathing culture has drawn people for generations seeking the therapeutic qualities the waters are said to offer.

Location: Lower Saxony

Inception: 1922

Capital city: Hamelin

Elevation above the sea: 91 m

Shares border with: Hildesheim, Schaumburg, Lippe, Hannover Region, Holzminden

Website: https://hameln-pyrmont.de

GPS coordinates: 52.08000,9.33000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 13:43