Visit to Hameln

Torbay – Hameln Churches

Visits to and from Hameln
the town of the 'Pied Piper' (der Rattenfänger)

(In association with Christians Together in Paignton)

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23 May - 01 June 2008

Visit to friends in Hameln - the town of the 'Pied Piper' (der Rattenfänger)

During the successful Autumn 2006 visit by friends from the Evangelical Lutheran Münster St Bonifatius of Hameln an invitation was given for a group representing the churches of Torbay to visit Hameln during the Spring Bank Holiday week 2008 (23 May to 01 June). The invitation was accepted and a party representing the Churches of Paignton and their friends travelled to Hameln to be welcomed as guests in the homes of members of the Evangelical Lutheran Münster St Bonifatius of Hameln congregation and other church congregations in and around Hameln.

From the beginning it has been the purpose of such visits to encourage church families and individuals and friends of our two communities to have fellowship together and to form a lasting bond of friendship between us - many of us had previously experienced the warmth of German hospitality. A programme of events (click to view the Programme) was organised in consultation with our German friends and we shared with them outings to places of interest as well as enjoying social events together. We also had the opportunity to watch the 'Pied Piper' play performed in the town by local townsfolk on the Sunday morning after worship.

During the Farewell Party hosted by our Hameln friends we were able to give an invitation for them to make a return visit to Paignton sometime in 2010 which we very much look forward to.

Click to go to view pictures of the 2008 visit to Hameln or click to go to the Hameln Münster website to read about our visit.

Click to read more about the town of Hameln.

Click to hear the sound of the 'Pied Piper'!

Click to listen to Alexander Kuhlo on the Münster Organ play "Fantasie in F minor, K.608" (Allegro Maestoso) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Programme

Day	Date	Time	Programme
Friday	23 May		Various ‘Pick-up’ points
Saturday	24 May	17:30 19:30	Arrive Hameln Partnership Evening in the Rattenfängerhalle [40 years St Maur (F) and 35 years Torbay (GB)]
Sunday	25 May	10:00 11:45	Ecumenical, tri-lingual service in the Marktkirche Pied Piper Play at Hochzeitshaus terrace Rest of the day free - Individual programmes
Monday	26 May	10:30 11.30 12.15 13.00 Afternoon	Guided Tour of the old town of Hameln with an English speaking guide and the Pied Piper beginning at the Bürgergarten, ending at the Münster. Tour of the Münster and Crypt Reception at the Hochzeitshaus Visit the Haus der Kirche Individuals or groups to explore the area
Tuesday	27 May	08:30	All day coach excursion to Goslar and the Rammelsberg Mine (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – English speaking Guides
Wednesday	28 May	Morning 12:30 17:00 19:00	Shopping/sightseeing Coach to Bodenwerder - Münchhausen tour, tea break. Return to Hameln by boat on the River Weser Arrive Hameln
Thursday	29 May	08:30	All day coach excursion to visit the Grenzlandmuseum (Eichsfeld Border Museum) and Duderstadt – English Speaking Guide at the Border Museum
Friday	30 May	19:00	FREE DAY - individuals or small groups with or without hosts to visit places of interest Or maybe to Hannover by train, tour of the city and Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen Or maybe to Hildesheim by train, tour of the city, churches and/or museum Farewell Evening (Guests and Hosts)
Saturday	31 May	Morning/ Afternoon 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00 20:00	Free time in the town Take luggage to coach Climb the Münster Lantern Tower Something to eat! Service in the Münster Crypt Departure from parking area, entrance to 'Tiefgarage' Rattenfängerhalle/Stockhof
Sunday	01 Jun	Approx. 15:00	Arrive home – ‘Setting-down’ points as pick-up