Braunschweig is a city in Germany located in the state of Lower Saxony. It is the second largest city in the state.
Find information to help you plan a trip to Braunschweig: Best Attractions, Best Hotels, Where to shop.
Sights
Braunschweig Cathedral
The Braunschweig Cathedral is a large Lutheran church built between 1173 and 1195.
It is one of the symbols of the city.
Dompl. 5, 38100
Dankwarderode Castle
The original castle was built as residence of Henry the Lion in the 12th century.
Today it is the exhibition centre for the Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum.
Burgpl. 4, 38100
Burgplatz
The Burgplatz is a famous square where the Dankwarderode Castle and the cathedral are located.
Burgpl.
Altstadtmarkt
The Altstadtmarkt is a square built in the 12th century.
The St. Martini-Church, the Gewandhaus and the Town Hall offer one of the most remarkable Gothic architecture ensembles in the city.
Altstadtmarkt
Magniviertel
The Magniviertel is among the oldest quarters in the city.
In the surroundings area of the Magni Kirche there are many small stores and cafés.
Hinter der Magnikirche 7, 38100
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden was founded in 1840. It currently houses about 4,000 plant species, which is about 1.5% of the world flora.
Humboldtstraße 1, 38106
Braunschweig Palace
The Braunschweig Palace was residence of the dukes from 1753 to 1918.
The building accommodates the city library, archives and the Schlossmuseum.
Schloßstraße 1, 38100
Richmond Palace
The Richmond Palace was built between 1768 and 1769. It is located in the south of Braunschweig.
The palace and the adjacent buildings are surrounded by an English landscaped park.
Schloss Richmond, 38124
Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall was built between the 13 and 15 centuries. It is among the most significant medieval town halls in Germany.
Altstadtmarkt 7, 38100
Where to stay
Best Western City Hotel
©Best Western
The Best Western City Hotel Braunschweig is a 5-minute walk from the Burgplatz.
Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, safe, minibar.
Intercity
©Intercity
The Intercity Braunschweig is located 1,8 km from the Altstadt.
Rooms are equipped with a flat-screeen TV, safe, minibar.
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, 38102
Mercure
©Mercure
The Mercure Braunschweig is located 1,1 km from the Dankwarderode Castle.
Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar.
Berliner Pl. 3, 38102
Steigenberger Parkhotel
©Steigenberger Parkhotel
The Steigenberger Parkhotel is a 10-minute walk from central Braunschweig.
Rooms are modern and equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar.
Malls and Department Stores
Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig
The Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig is located 190 meters from the Schlossmuseum.
Brands: Mango, Marc O´Polo, New Yorker, Pandora, Swarovski, Saturn, Douglas.
Ritterbrunnen 1, 38100
Galeria Kaufhof
Galeria Kaufhof is a German department store chain with many stores in Germany.
The company features brands like Esprit, S. Oliver, Tom Taylor, Gerry Weber, Tommy Hilfiger, Bugatti, Olymp.
Bohlweg 72, 38100
Karstadt
Karstadt is a German department store chain with many stores in Germany.
The company features brands like Cacharel, Clarins, Coach, Desigual, Estée Lauder.
Poststraße 4-5, 38100
Plan your Trip
Braunschweig has easy train access from various cities in Germany. Famous cities nearby: Hannover, Bremen, Magdeburg, Leipzig, Kassel.
Distances
Hannover – 66 km
Bremen – 176 km
Magdeburg – 98,5 km
Leipzig – 209 km
Kassel – 154 km
Frankfurt – 340 km
Munich – 604 km
Berlin – 235 km
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