Today, Braunschweig is an important European centre for science and research. However, the city also looks back on almost a thousand years of history. A city tour offers you countless exciting discoveries. As your personal and certified tour guides, we will take you on a journey through time, where you will not only marvel at the famous sights, but also delve into the lesser-known corners that make up the true character of this city.
From majestic medieval buildings to modern cultural institutions, Braunschweig combines tradition and modernity in a unique way. Whether you are a lover of history, architecture or art, our aim is for you to leave our interesting city not just as a tourist, but as a friend, enriched with unforgettable memories and new insights.
The historical city tour through the city centre provides an insight into the exciting and eventful history of the Lion City. Brunswick was first mentioned in a document almost 1000 years ago and around 850 years ago Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, and his wife Matilda of England made the city their residence. We stroll through medieval alleys and discover the traces of the Hanseatic merchants and the Guelphs at historic places, who have shaped Brunswick over the centuries.
The starting point is the picturesque Magniviertel. Passing the unique Rizzi House, the first stop is in front of the Braunschweig Residenzschloss. From there, we continue to the Platz der Deutschen Einheit. Our tour then takes us via the Burgplatz, with Braunschweig’s landmark, the lion, the Dankwarder.
At the end of the tour, we will visit the historic square at the Martini Church and the historic Old Town Market together.
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On our exciting medieval city tour, we journey back to the Middle Ages together. How did people live back then? Where did Duke Henry the Lion and his wife Mathilde reside when they were in town, and how did the commoner live?
We explore old walls, hear exciting stories and discover what Braunschweig looked like many hundreds of years ago. This tour is ideal for anyone who fancies a journey back in time and would like to get to know Braunschweig from its mysterious, medieval side!
During the Second World War, Braunschweig was the scene of unimaginable destruction, profound changes and events that are still visible today in buildings and streets. Ninety per cent of the historic city centre was irretrievably lost in the war.
On our tour, we not only want to shed light on historical facts, but also remember the people who lived, suffered and resisted here during those years. Let us work through a piece of history together in order to understand it and keep it in our memories.
The starting point is the picturesque Magniviertel. Passing the unique Rizzi House, the first stop is in front of the Braunschweig Residenzschloss. From there, we continue to the Platz der Deutschen Einheit. Our tour then takes us via the Burgplatz, with Braunschweig’s landmark, the lion, the Dankwarder
At the end of the tour, we will visit the historic square at the Martini Church and the historic Old Town Market together.
Attention little knights and damsels! On our exciting city tour of Braunschweig, we will journey back to the Middle Ages. How did people live back then? Where did the knights sleep and what did the craftsmen do?
We explore old walls, hear exciting stories and discover what Braunschweig looked like many hundreds of years ago. This tour is perfect for curious children who want to go on a journey through time and get to know Braunschweig from its mysterious, medieval side!
Ideal for children’s birthday parties!
Together we will explore the traces that this dark period of history has left in our city. Braunschweig was the scene of great destruction, profound changes and events that are still visible today in buildings, streets and stories.
On our tour, we not only want to shed light on historical facts, but also remember the people who lived, suffered and resisted here during those years. Let us work together to come to terms with a piece of history in order to understand it and keep it in our memories.
