Hemeln

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Hemeln is a small village in the borough of Hann. Münden, Germany. It lies on the right bank of the Weser River, about 12 kilometers from the town center. The L561 and L560 roads pass through Hemeln. The population is around 960, including nearby Glashütte (about 100) and Bursfelde (about 40). In 2009 the village mayor was Alfred Urhahn.

Hemeln has a number of social and service groups, a kindergarten, and a grammar school. There are a few inns for food and lodging. Because it's not far from Göttingen, it’s a popular day-trip spot for university students. The village’s first known mention was in 834, when Ludwig the German gave Hemeln to Corvey Abbey. It was severely flooded in 1342 and again in May 1943 after RAF bombing and the destruction of the Edersee dam. The village church was built in 1681, replacing an earlier church from 1175 that was destroyed in the Thirty Years’ War. The steeple, dating from the early 13th century, once served as a watchtower. There is also an abbey church in Bursfelde. Since at least 1342, Hemeln has been connected to Veckerhagen across the river by the Veckerhagen Ferry, which today carries cars, bicycles, and pedestrians.