Location: Braunschweig
Top Things to do in Braunschweig
The 10 Best Things to Do in Braunschweig, Germany
Also known as Brunswick, Braunschweig is, at about 250,000 people, the largest city between Hannover and Berlin. Many of Braunschweig's most historic buildings surround the city center Burgplatz (Castle Square), including the 12th-century Braunschweiger Dom (Brunswick Cathedral), burial place of the famed Henry the Lion, powerful early Duke of Saxony. Henry's rebuilt castle, Burg Dankwarderode, is also on the Burgplatz and is now a museum. The Old City Market is another popular visitor spot.
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1. Burgplatz Braunschweig
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By MrsBondo - Farum, Denmark
The oldest part of Braunschweig. A square in the city center surrounded by at leats 500 years of history: Burg Dankwarderode, the Lion of Braunschweig (Löwenstandbild), Dom St Blasii, Dompredigerhaus, Viewegen, Von Veltheimsches haus and Huneborstelsches haus. So amazingly beautiful to feel the greatness of history on such a place. Quite overwhelming when all the bells of the churches started to ring, surely at the same time: we are in Germany!
2. Braunschweiger Dom
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 172 reviews
Reviewed By Carol K - New York City, New York
Like many medieval churches and cathedrals, this one is large and imposing. But the best part has to do with the tombs, the statues, and the spectacular 7-armed candlestick with superb medieval figures, plants, and ornaments. The other great thing is the north aisle added to the building in the late middle ages. You won't have seen twisted pillars like these in your church back home!
3. Schloss Arkaden
Overall Ratings
4 based on 151 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret B - Queensland, Australia
The grand appearance of this building in the central area of the city hides a great shopping mail. The inside is home to many boutiques as well as food outlets, bakeries and supermarket. Well known brands are represented and the design of the interior makes for comfortable shopping. The outside area with its wide forecourt and Fountain is a photographers delight! A great place to visit!
4. Dankwarderode Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 70 reviews
Dankwarderode Castle, one of the landmarks of the city of Brunswick, is part of the Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum and houses the middle-age collection of the museum in the “Knappensaal” on the ground floor.
Reviewed By Carol K - New York City, New York
This building is a late l9th century freely interpreted version of a medieval castle. Inside is the collection of medieval objects held by the admirable local museum which is several blocks away. The contents include ivory carvings, hunting horns with engraved designs, an adorable tapestry showing scenes from Exodus, the original lion (the one in the square is a copy), beautiful metalwork objects---all kinds of things, both religious and not.
5. Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
The Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum is one of Europe's oldest art museums. The name reminiscents of Anthony Ulrich, Duke of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel. He acquired the major part of the high-class collection: the precious paintings - amongst them works by Giorgione, Rubens, Rembrandt and Jan Vermeer van Delft - as well as the biggest collection of Italian majolica-ceramics north of the Alps, more than 200 exemplars of french enamel paintings as well as a remarkable collection of Eastern Asian artworks.
Reviewed By Alexandru B
This museum could easily be called the town's jewel.
It is structured on three levels, the first one hosting temporary exibitions. I was lucky to see schetches made by Picasso, Edward Munch, Degas, Manet, Cezanne, Matisse, van Dyck...
If this does not leave you astonished, wait untill you reach the first floor where there is an extensive collection of Dutch paintings. Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Dyck, Rubens, to name a few... then moving on to italian, french and german painters (Giorgione, Hyacinthe Rigaud, Albrecht Durer).
On the second floor you will find a vast collection of sculptures, ceramics (european and asian), curiosity objects from all over the world, games played by aristocrats centuries ago.
It is an extraordinary place for art and history lovers. Don't miss it and allocate as much time as you can. It would be a shame to pass by such masterpieces. It is a world class museum.
6. Happy Rizzi House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Margaret B - Queensland, Australia
Perfect name for this quirky building! In stark contrast to the older architecture nearby it is brightly painted in a range of interesting colours and designs and a great background for photo enthusiasts! Make it a "fun" visit!
Overall Ratings
4 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By Ron S - New York City, New York
The Neo-Gothic Town Hall located across from the Danwarderode Castle and built at the end of the 19th century contributes to the "new old" feeling which one may experience in this town.
8. Arche Noah Zoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 47 reviews
Reviewed By SilkeS0815 - Braunschweig, Germany
As well as it partner park "Essehof" the Zoo of Braunschweig is a smaller one. When I first visited it in the late 80th it was a just a menagerie with ugly small cages. It has improved a lot. Many animals can be fed with provided pellets and its a great fun ti see the raccons handle with the peanuts.
Great place not only for families with kids. On sundays and good weather it can be rather crowded. Easy to reach by open transport
9. Klosterkirche Riddagshausen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Joop V - Ede, The Netherlands
The outside as well as the inside design is simple but impressive. Although a bit far from the city center, this Monastary Church is still worthwhile to visit.
10. Altstadtmarkt
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By timfl2016 - Urbana, Illinois
This plaza has an old world feel to it, quite nice to visit especially compared to Burgplatz which attracts more attention especially during Christmas season when the Christmas Market is open. You must wander further west to see some interesting old buildings.
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