Discover up to 30 medieval sights within easy reach of your affordable B&B Hotel Braunschweig. You can admire the historic city centre and, among other things, the Burgplatz, the old-town market, numerous churches such as St. Martini, the Alte Waage or medieval Kemenaten buildings. Don’t miss a visit to the Brunswick State Museum, which houses the oldest Jewish museum in the world. Welcome to Braunschweig!
The Old Town Market has been trading for 700 years. The square served as the main market, fairground, execution site, a venue for equestrian games, parades and processions. With the old town hall, the Martinikirche Church, the old customs house, the Gewandhaus House and the Marienbrunnen Fountain, the old town market is an eye-catching sight in Braunschweig.
After Braunschweig Palace was badly destroyed during the Second World War, it was completely demolished. In 2007, the castle was rebuilt. With the help of old plans and historical photos, the seat of the Welfs was reconstructed to its original size and on the same site. Europe’s largest quadriga stands at the portico of the magnificent building, with the city goddess, Brunina as charioteer.
St. Martini is the main and market church of the old town. Starting out as a three-aisle, pillared basilica, it was later converted into a Gothic hall church. Preserved parts from the Romanesque period include a bell room and the two western-side aisle portals that were moved during the reconstruction. Special highlights include the historic organ, the high altar, the baptismal font and the pulpit.
The Alte Waage building (Old Scales) is a symbol of the old town of Braunschweig. The free-standing half-timbered building has a ground floor with a mezzanine and two upper floors. Acting like a "crown" on the picturesque house, the roof has three cores, which were once attics. Originally the building was used as a weighing and storage house. During the Third Reich, the house became a home for the Hitler Youth. Today, the wonderful half-timbered building serves as a further education college.
Heinrich der Löwe (“the Lion”), the Duke of Saxony and Bavaria, was considered one of the most powerful princes in the "Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation". He chose Braunschweig as his permanent residence and built his own memorial in the form of the cathedral. The building work began in 1173. However, conversions and expansions have been carried out over the centuries. This can also be seen in the different designs of the interior. The cathedral is open between 10.00 and 17.00 each day. Guided tours can be booked in advance.
In Autostadt in Wolfsburg Car Museum, hundreds of thousands of new cars are picked up each year. The site also acts as a large theme park. Here visitors can, over some 28 hectares, explore the world of mobility. In the eight pavilions, you can see examples of the brands of the Volkswagen Group. In the Group Forum you can visit the "Level Green" exhibition, or refuel in one of the restaurants. Various events such as readings, cooking classes and concerts take place throughout the year.
