Hameln Postcard – Pied Piper, Weser River, Timber-Framed Town

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A lively and richly illustrated postcard from Hameln, steeped in folk legend and half-timbered charm — celebrating the cultural spirit of the Pied Piper town on the Weser.

Measurements: approx. 4 5/8 x 6 5/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: Light wear noted. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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With its cobbled streets, riverside promenades, and medieval flair, Hameln unfolds on this vibrant multi-view postcard like a storybook come to life. From summer performances of the Rattenfängerspiele (Pied Piper Play) to twilight scenes of the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market), each image captures the fairytale atmosphere that makes this Lower Saxon town so beloved.

Published by BDS Verlag Klaus Stute, Bremen (ref: HAM 30), this postcard features twelve vignettes of Hameln’s most iconic spots: Münster St. Bonifatius, the Pfortmühle, Museumscafé, half-timbered Fachwerkhäuser, and the Ausflugsdampfer Hameln on the Weser River. Photographed by Klaus Stute, the card likely dates from the early 2000s, with crisp colours and excellent photographic clarity across all panels. The cheerful depiction of the Pied Piper adds cultural and folkloric depth.

For collectors of German townscapes, folklore ephemera, or UNESCO-style heritage locations, this postcard is both a keepsake and a window into living tradition. Preserving it means holding a snapshot of storytelling, architecture, and civic pride — a visual anthem for Hameln’s enduring tale.

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