Discover Marburg's fairy-tale charm on this self-guided walking tour dedicated to the Brothers Grimm. With Ciceru's smartphone experience, no app needed, you'll explore the Hexenturm, Marburger Schloss, the steep Kugelgasse, and the university town where the Grimm brothers once studied. An engaging audio guide brings each stop to life with stories, legends, and interactive quizzes, letting you uncover the city's history and architecture at your own flexible pace. No physical guide required, just your phone and your curiosity.
What's included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
What to expect
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Begin your walk at the Hexenturm, a medieval witch's tower along Marburg's old town walls, and listen to the audio guide's stories about the tower's history.
Marburger Landgrafenschloss Museum
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Climb up to the Marburger Schloss, the landgrave's hilltop stronghold, and discover the stories behind this commanding castle above the town.
Lutherische Pfarrkirche St. Marien
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Pass the parish church of St. Marien, rising above the market square, and learn about its role at the heart of the old town.
Marburg
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Climb the Kugelgasse, the steepest lane in the Oberstadt, and take in the tightly packed half-timbered houses along the way.
Marburger Universitatskirche
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Pass the Alte Universität, where the Brothers Grimm once studied, and hear how their time in Marburg shaped their famous fairy tales.
Bruder-grimm-stube
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Visit the Brüder-Grimm-Stube, a small memorial room dedicated to the fairy tale brothers, showcasing their life and legacy in Marburg.
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Take in the Marktplatz, Marburg's lively market square, home to the historic Rathaus (town hall) and surrounded by half-timbered houses.
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Finish at the Elisabethkirche, one of Germany's earliest Gothic churches and the burial site of Saint Elisabeth of Hungary.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Hexenturm. Open your experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
End point
The tour ends near Elisabethkirche. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
