Hotels in Weser Uplands, Germany

The Weser Uplands stretch across central Germany, with a temperate climate that brings mild summers (averaging 68°F/20°C) perfect for hiking the 500-kilometer Fairy Tale Route through towns like Hamelin and Höxter, where you can see half-timbered buildings tied to the Brothers Grimm stories. Winters are cold (around 30°F/-1°C), but that's when the region's Christmas markets, such as the one in Bad Pyrmont, come alive with mulled wine and local crafts. Come in spring for blooming orchards along the Weser River or fall for the annual Sprockhövel wine festival, and you'll find fewer crowds and lower prices at family-run guesthouses.