What to expect
Fairy tales and folklore converge in this picturesque town of public art and quirky traditions
When to go
October for Friemarkt's magnificent processions, all-night pub operation, and jolly citizens
What to do
Schnoor's scenic streets, Wall's idyllic windmills, Rhododendron Park's vibrant blooms
Local colour
Stroll the Bottcherstrasse--where traditional and expressionist brick architecture fuse
Don't miss
Trace town's growth at Market Square's Town Hall, St. Peter's Cathedral, and Chamber of Commerce
Don't forget
Make like the locals on a
Kohl und Pinkel trip to sample the town's kale and meat delicacy