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Discover new things behind historic facadesBraunschweig, Celle, Göttingen, Goslar, Hameln, Hannover, Hildesheim, Lüneburg and Wolfenbüttel – nine historical towns and cities in Niedersachsen where visitors are able to experience history first-hand. There’s so much for visitors to discover, from UNESCO World Heritage sites, a wealth of half-timbered medieval buildings, pretty market squares and magnificent merchants’ houses all the way to parks, gardens and grand palaces.

Old traditions are brought to life at events such as the Pied Piper openair plays in Hameln. Explore the history of the Guelph dynasty in Braunschweig, Celle, Hannover and Wolfenbüttel, marvel at the proud merchants’ houses in the Hanseatic town of Lüneburg, discover the World Heritage sites of Goslar and Hildesheim or take a stroll through the old university town of Göttingen.

A visit to one or several of these historic cities can be excellently combined with a tour of the Lüneburg Heath, the Harz Mountains or the Weser Hills. Hannover Airport, which forms the region’s central point of arrival, and good connections by rail and motorway enable you to get there quickly and conveniently from any direction.

At Christmas time, you can soak up the festive atmosphere in traditional surroundings while brow sing through the delight fulstalls. Each of the Christmas markets is an unmissable experience presented against a historical backdrop.

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Celle p. 6-7

Göttingen p. 8-9

Goslar p. 10-11

Hameln p. 12-13

Hannover p. 14-15

Hildesheim p. 16-17

Lüneburg p. 18-19

Wolfenbüttel p. 20-21

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Hannover 60 40 120 90 50 30 120 75 85

Hildesheim 45 60 90 60 50 30 150 50 80

Lüneburg 115 85 240 170 170 120 150 130 110

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BurgplatzIn the historical castle square visitors will find a statue of a lion, which was erected in 1166 by Henry the Lion as the emblem of the city. This square is flanked by St. Blasii cathedral, the castle of Dankwarderode and the Vieweghaus, housing the Braunschweigische Landesmuseum. Magni-ViertelThis quarter is one of the oldest in the town. With its many timber-frame buildings this dis-trict has a quaint charm all of its own. An eyecatching contrast is made here by the brightly coloured “Happy RIZZI House“, designed by the New York artist James Rizzi.

Altstadtmarkt – Old City MarketFor 700 years, trade has been going on at the Altstadtmarkt. The more than 600-year-old Mari-enbrunnen, framed by the old city hall, the Martinikirche, the Gewandhaus with its renaissance gable and the Altes Zollhaus built in 1643, is the central feature of the mediaeval market square.

Herzog Anton Ulrich-MuseumThis museum was founded in 1754, so making it Europe‘s oldest public museum. Its treasu-res include art from ancient Egypt to the present day as well as paintings by Rubens, Vermeer and Rembrandt. Current opening hours and exhibitons: www.braunschweig.de/mussen

Residential Palace, Quadriga and Palace MuseumThe largest quadriga in Europe is situated on the portico of the rebuilt Residential Palace right at the heart of the Lion City. On its ground floor, the Palace Museum tells tales of the buidling‘s history and former residents. Also housed at the residential palace are the city‘s archive, library, cultural institute and cultural department.

River Oker and Botanical GardenLike a ring, the river Oker flows around the entire city centre, inviting you to go rafting and explore the beauty of nature right in the middle of the Lion City. The green parks and the Botanischer Garten are ideal spots for a relaxing walk.

Richmond CastleThis palace is an outstanding example of Late Baroque architecture. Surrounded by a landscaped park in the English style, it spi-rits visitors back to the days of yore.

Christmas MarketBraunschweig‘s Weihnachtsmarkt has a tra-dition of over 300 years and is considered one of Germany‘s most beautiful Christmas markets. The rafts in the sparkling castle moat create a unique atmosphere, a perfect place to enjoy fragrant Glühwein and a mul-titude of delicious regional specialities.

Burgplatz Open AirEvery year, the Burgplatz Open Air Festival presents famous works of stage history – out in the open. The unique atmosphere of the historic Burgplatz square makes the theatre, opera and musical performances an unfor-gettable experience.

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A Modern City with a Thousand-Year History

A city that is as modern as it is traditional – Braunschweig has plenty to offer visitors with its historical sights, authen-tic quarters, contemporary architecture and lively cultural scene. Boasting some 250,000 inhabitants, Braunschweig (also known as Brunswick) is the largest town between Hannover and Berlin and a popular destination among tourists on cultural visits and city breaks. As the residence of the Guelph duke Henry the Lion and later on an imperial city under Otto IV, Braunschweig was formerly one of Germany‘s most important trading centres in the heart of Europe during the Middle Ages.

The striking buildings and squares steeped in history, which still characterise the town today, are a reminder of its chequered past, which goes back over a thousand years. The spirit of the Guelphs lives on in the city of Henry the Lion. It is not just home to museums of art and history but also a centre for cutting-edge research and innovative businesses. And Braunschweig is the region‘s key destination when it comes to shopping. In the attractive town centre everything is close to hand: a wide variety of shops with an inviting selection of restaurants, bars and cafés, all conjuring up the flair of the big city. The centre is encircled by the river Oker and delightful parkland, tempting visitors to while their time away there.

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The ducal residence of CelleLove at first sight!

The unique flair of the city founded 700 years ago is visible wherever you go. Today it is a bustling, modern town. Rich in tradition with its half-timbered buildings, it is nonetheless in step with the times. In Celle opposites blend to create a harmonious picture: a stage where history, the present day and the future all come together. Celle offers both fashionable shops and state-of-the-art conference facilities. Even today the urban landscape reminds us of its cultural heritage: the architecture of the palace and half-timbered houses, which have stood the test of time for centuries now.

Every year Celle’s unique appeal attracts visitors from all over the world. And an excursion to Celle is a memorable highlight for holidaymakers and tourists staying in the surrounding district of the Lüneburg Heath. The old town alone still boasts over 450 lovingly restored timber-frame houses, which are naturally all protected monuments: a pic-turesque site that makes an unforgettable impression. As a former ducal seat, Celle is home to a number of imposing buildings such as the Ducal Palace, the Hoppener Haus, one of Celle‘s finest half-timbered buildings or the former court apothecary, the Löwenapotheke, Nor should we forget the New Town Hall – a hugely impressive 19th century brick building, which is one of the largest structures of this kind in Germany.

Celle‘s old townThe heart of the city, with over 450 timber-frame buildings that have been restored and are protected as sites of historic interest.

CarillonThe chimes of the carillon sound three times a day. With the little figures appearing eyery day at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm and 5.00 pm.

Residence Museum in the ducal palaceHere you can find out about the later history of the palace and its occupants as well as the oldest royal house existing in Europe today: the Guelphs.

Town churchEvery day the so-called Turmbläser climbs the 74.5 m tall tower of Celle‘s 700-year-old town church and trumpets towards all four points of the compass. Ascent of the tower and visit to the burial vault of the princes.

Bomann-Museum Celle – museum of cultural historyCollections dealing with the popular art of eastern Niedersachsen, the history of the town and the regional history of Hannover.

Kunstmuseum Celle with the Robert Simon CollectionThis museum in Celle is the world‘s first art museum to open 24 hours a day! Here visitors can view modern and contemporary works put together by the collector Robert Simon both day and night.

Lichtart Celle “Speaking Lanterns“In the old town five clever street lanterns have got together to tell visitors exciting and enter-taining stories about the life of the city.

Celler HeilpflanzengartenThis garden of medicinal plants is one of the largest of its kind in Europe. It invites guests to take a stroll between the aromatic plants and herbs and linger at the bubbling spring.

Niedersächsisches LandgestütCelle‘s state stud was founded by Elector Geor-ge II of Hannover in 1735. The stallions stabled here have fathered many world-famous racing horses. One highlight is the annual parade of stallions at the stud.

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Göttingen

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City of scienceGöttingen – a university town that combines tradition, charm and quality of life. Located in the heart of Germany, it is the perfect place for a city break. Tourists cannot fail to be attracted to its historical old town, bars, restaurants and street cafés and the many shops.

Over a thousand years of history has not failed to leave its mark on the town. First mentioned in documents in 953, Göttingen flourished as a member of the Hanseatic League in the 14th and 15th century. After the university was foun-ded in 1734, the town become a centre of scientific learning with an outstanding reputation. The old town, surrounded by virtually intact city walls, prides itself on its impressive churches, imposing university buildings and numerous res-tored timber-frame houses. Göttingen’s emblem is the Gänseliesel statue – “the most-kissed girl in the world“ – who stands on the market fountain in front of the Old Town Hall.

Göttingen also boasts a varied programme of cultural events: its theatres, orchestra and major events attract visitors from far and wide. Tourists on city breaks appreciate the excellent transport connections and the cosmopolitan atmos-phere of this lively town, whose streets are thronged with students and visitors from abroad.

Old Town hallThe central structure of the Old Town Hall dates back to around 1270, and the mediaeval chamber to the 15th century. Something else that should not be missed are the splendid murals (1884/86) in the historical hall of the building.

Gänseliesel fountainThe emblem of Göttingen can be found at the fountain in front of the Old Town Hall. Thanks to an old student tradition the Gänseliesel statue is the “most-kissed girl in the world“.

Half-timbered buildingsThe face of the town is characterised by timber-frame buildings dating from different epochs. Highlights include the highly ornate Junkernschänke (1547/49) and the Schröder-sche Haus as well as the buildings in Paulinerstraße.

ChurchesThere are several examples of sacred architecture inside the city walls which should not be missed, e.g. St. Johannis, a so-called hall church of Gothic design featuring a Romanesque porch, and St. Jakobi with its valuable diptych altar (1402).

Old botanical garden The old botanical garden is a haven of calm in the city centre, idyllically located on both sides of the town wall. Historical greenhouses invite visitors to take a look, inside while a pleasant café tempts them to rest their feet a while.

Saline Luisenhall This salt works is Europe‘s last pan evaporation plant that uses the traditional technique of obtaining salt from natural brine. The salt produced here is equally prized for use in the kitchen as for medicinal purposes.

Guided tours of the townWith over 40 different topics, visitors are spoilt for choice. Whether an introductory walka-bout, a guided tour in costume or a trip in a red double-decker bus – thrills and entertainment are guaranteed on Göttingen‘s tours, which are available for tourists in ten different languages.

International Handel festivalGermany‘s oldest festival to Handel is held in Göttingen. This event has attracted lovers of classical music to the city each Whitsun since 1920. Make sure you do not miss the perfor-mances of Handel‘s operas. Göttinger LiteraturherbstSince 1992 October has been the month when literature comes into its own. Internationally renowned authors from home and abroad read their works aloud at various locations all over the city.

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World Cultural Heritage and Imperial city at the Harz mountainsThe thousand-year-old town of Goslar, which can be found in a unspoilt spot at the foot of the Nordharz district, is an exciting destination for a city break. Visitors will be delighted by its unique historical flair and cultural treasures: the magical old town with its mighty towers, numerous churches, brightly coloured half-timbered buildings and cobbled streets. The nearby Rammelsberg ore mine, a monument of Goslar‘s 1000-year industrial culture, and its historical old town were awarded the status of a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site in 1992, with the so-called Upper Harz Water Management System being added in 2010. An impressive award, which puts these examples of Goslar‘s mining tradition and history among the most prized cultural monuments of Germany. Further attractions include the imposing imperial palace of the Kaiserpfalz and the Mönchehaus Museum with its outstanding exhibitions of modern art.

When the sun shines, the mediaeval market square becomes an open-air café to the sound of the carillon and its little figures, which pop out four times a day. Visitors love to linger in the many cafés and restaurants, while the attractive shops in the historical old town tempt them on a shopping spree that will be quite something. Goslar is also the place to be when it stages large-scale events such as the colourful arts and crafts market in August or the atmospheric Christmas market with its Christmas forest in the middle of the historic old town. Further details about the attractions and other sights Goslar has to offer can be found at www.goslar.de.

Market square with carillon and wooden figuresThe market square in Goslar offers a nice impression of the historical architecture. In the centre of the square you can find the historical market fountain with Goslar‘s imperial sym-pol, the eagle.

Imperial Palace with St. Ulrich ChapellThe imperial palace which was built in the 11th century, is a unique example of secular architecture. German history was made here for over 200 years at the many meetings of the imperial and royal councils. The palace was restored in the 19th century, with the great hall being decorated with paintings depicting scenes from the past. An exhibition about the history of the peripatetic imperial rulers can also be found here.

World Cultural Heritage RammelsbergA unique industrial monument, this 1000-year-old ore mine has been awarded the status of a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO. Today the site is a museum which offers visitors exciting guided tours underground on historical and more modern topics as well as three interesting museum buildings above ground.

Huldigungssaal: a multimedia experienceThe historical hall of homage in Goslar‘s town hall is a unique example of late Gothic inte-rior decoration. A multimedia presentation involving a replica is used to explain its impres-sive works of arts covering the ceiling, walls and window recesses, so allowing visitors to experience 500 years of history first-hand.

Mönchehaus Museum für moderne KunstA highly regarded museum staging varying exhibitions of contemporary art. One special highpoint in Goslar‘s cultural calendar is award of the Kaiserring, an international art prize, with the winners each exhibiting their works at the Mönchehaus in winter.

Arts and crafts at the Großes Heiliges KreuzEight little workshops at the Great Holy Cross Hospital where artists offer handcrafted items for sale. Guests are invited to stroll through the mediaeval hospital and soak up its atmos-phere. Artisans working with glass and paper, pottery, gold and textiles show off their skills and happily reply to questions from visitors. “Up into the Air“ via the church tower on the market squareThe view from the 60-metre Nordturm of the market church in the town centre is bound to thrill photographers. The interior also has its own delights to offer. As the city‘s main chur-ch, this 12th-century edifice also houses Romanesque works of art as well as a pulpit and baptistery from the Renaissance period.

Christmas market with unique Christmas forestThe magical Christmas market with its enchanting forest is the highlight of Goslar‘s calen-dar of events. The large spruces in the middle of the city spread Christmas spirit all about, with 80 stands offering handcrafted items, food and drink to visitors.

Excursion to Hahnenklee‘s LiebesbankwegGoslar‘s district of Hahnenklee (Upper Harz) has a unique experience in store for its guests. They should not miss the Liebesbankweg, one of the top hiking paths in Niedersachsen. The different stages of love and marriage are portrayed over a route of 7 kilometres with the help of 25 themed benches and artistic creations.

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Hameln

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The town of the Pied Piper Hameln (or Hamelin as it is known in English) is a little gem in the hilly region of the Weserbergland. It can be found some 45 km southwest of Hannover, the capital of Niedersachsen, and is home to the curious legend of the Pied Piper. This town of 60,000 inhabitants will impress right from the start thanks to its fascinating architecture, mysterious history and delightful landscape.

Just strolling through the town centre is an attraction in itself. An even better idea is to sit down at one of the open-air cafés and admire the unique buildings over a cup of coffee. Lovers of architecture describe the old town of Hameln as a treasure of the Weser Renaissance style, with the stone edifices testifying above all to the history of the Pied Piper‘s town. One example is the Rattenfängerhaus dating from 1602 and bearing an inscription about the procession of the children from the town – the best-known historical event that took place in Hameln. 130 youngsters were said to have inexplicably disappeared from the town in 1284. This gave rise to the legend of the fantastical Pied Piper, who, it is claimed, spirited the children away out of revenge. Wherever you go in Hameln – and not just in its unmissable muse-um – you will come across this unusual figure: the story of the Pied Piper is omnipresent even today.

Pied Piper open-air performance80 citizens from Hameln act out the old legend every Sunday at noon from mid-May to mid-September. Lasting about half an hour. Admission free.

“RATS“ Pied Piper musicalHumorous interpretation of the story with a medley of catchy tunes from waltzes through marches and ballads to rap. Every Wednesday at 4.30 pm from the end of May to the middle of September. Lasting 45 minutes. Admission free.

Museum HamelnAt the mechanical Pied Piper theatre visitors can learn about the story and experience dra-matic scenes from the mediaeval legend first-hand.

Glass-blowing at HamelnVisitors to the historical Pulverturm can watch the glass blowers as they apply this traditio-nal technique and even try their hand at it themselves.

Trip down the riverTourists should not miss the opportunity of a trip down the river Weser. The promenade offers delightful walks by the water‘s edge. This is also the starting point for cycle trips along the Weser-Radweg and the landing stage for outings by boat.

RattenfängerhausThe Pied Piper‘s house was built in the style of Weser Renaissance between 1602 and 1603. It owes its name to the inscription it displays about the procession of the children from the town.

Christmas marketHameln‘s Christmas market, which runs from the end of November to 23 December, is one of the finest in northern Germany, with its festive wooden stands thronging round the

Hochzeitshaus and market church.

Adventure toursA guided tour of the town with the Pied Piper himself is bound to be an unforgettable experience. Visitors bra-ve enough to see the dark side of this character will discover completely new mysterious versions of how the children came to leave the town.

View from KlütClimb the Klüt, the city‘s nearest hill, for a fascinating view of the Pied Piper‘s town.

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Royal Gardens of HerrenhausenBaroque splendour and fountains in the Great Garden, the romantic landscaped scenery of the Georgengarten and the botanical treasures of the Berggarten: The former summer residence oft he Royal House of Hannover with the Herrenhausen Palace Museum will give you an impression of the princely lifestyle in any season of the year.

Hannover Adventure ZooWith its eight fantastic theme worlds, Hannover Adventure Zoo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in northern Germany. The zoo accommodates over 3,000 animals and visitors can watch shows and animals being fed daily.

New Town HallAt the magnificent edifice of the New Town Hall, surrounded by the idyllic scenery of the Maschpark, visitors can admire four models of the city, describing the eventful past of Han-nover. One very special experience is the trip in the unique lift, which follows the curve of the cupola to reach the top – a height of 97 metres.

Maschsee lakeA maritime paradise right in the middle of the city! Whether you want to take to the water or go jogging, skating or walking, the Maschsee lake is Hannover‘s nearest leisure destina-tion in the heart of the town.

MuseumsVariety combined with an outstanding reputation: the city‘s many museums contain exhi-bits dating from the Middle Ages to contemporary works. The Sprengel Museum in Hanno-ver is world-famous for its collections of 20th and 21st century art.

Street artHannover‘s cityscape is characterised by 170 objects of street art. On the banks of the Leine visitors can admire Niki de Saint Phalle‘s famous Nanas. Once a subject of controversy, they became one of the most popular choices for snapshots of the city long ago.

International fireworks competitionOn five dates from May to September the world‘s best pyrotechnicians light up the evening sky against the magical backdrop of the Royal Gar-dens of Herrenhausen.

Lake Maschsee festivalEvery year from the end of July to the middle of August over 2 million visitors meet up at a huge party held on the promenades around the Maschsee. This lakeside event includes con-certs, cabaret performances as well as culinary specialities.

SchützenfestThe world‘s biggest marksmen‘s fair lasts a total of ten days and nights. Shooting competitions, hustle and bustle and an enormous funfair are guaranteed to put visitors in a good mood. The traditional highlight is the colourful procession

involving some 12,000 participants.

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...from its best side!Virtually no other city offers such a variety of attractive leisure-time opportunities as Hannover, the capital of Nieder-sachsen. Stroll through the parkland of the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, breathe in the fresh air of the Eilenriede forest or savour the Mediterranean flair of the Maschsee by the side of the lake.

The Great Garden in Herrenhausen is an absolute gem of Baroque garden design. In summer it is the perfect stage for fireworks, theatre performances and concerts. With its eight fascinating themed areas containing habitats specially created for each species, Hannover‘s Adventure Zoo is the most spectacular animal park in Germany.

Visitors to the bustling city of Hannover will be tempted to go on a shopping spree in its extensive pedestrian precinct, the new Ernst-August-Galerie and the elegant arcades. Wander through the mediaeval alleyways of the old town, relax on the banks of the Leine or stop off at one of the many cafés. Lovers of culture from all over the world will be fascinated by the first-rate selection of plays, concerts and art on offer as well as the city‘s numerous museums and monuments.

As a city that stages trade exhibitions, visitor events and sporting activities Hannover is characterised by its cosmopo-litan flair. Annual attractions include the Lake Maschsee festival or the world‘s largest marksmen‘s funfair. Hannover, Niedersachsen‘s capital city, is just bursting with charm – discover the variety it has to offer!

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Hildesheim

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World.Heritage.Site.Hildesheim, 30 kilometres to the south of Hannover, has plenty to offer tourists: Hildesheim is specially famous for its churches, which include St. Michaelis and St. Mary‘s cathedral. In 1985 these edifices were awarded the status of a UNESCO World Heritage Site as exceptional examples of religious art from the Romanesque period.

Visitors will be impressed by the large number of historical objects to be found in Hildesheim‘s churches, including the bronze castings in the cathedral as well as the famous decorated ceilings in the church of St. Michaelis. Another interesting item is the legendary 1,000-year-old rosebush which twines its way up the apse of the cathedral.

Hildesheim‘s museums house superb world-class works of art, while the Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum is known for its ancient Egyptian collection, which is among the most important in Europe. It also regularly stages top-class special exhibitions on a range of different subjects. The well-known Knochenhauer-Amtshaus is home to the town‘s museum and portrays the history of Hildesheim and surrounding region. It is located right on the authentic market square, the focal point of tourism for the city. With its magnificent half-timbered buildings this square makes visitors feel they have travelled back centuries in time.

World Heritage Site: St. Michaelis and MariendomWith their historical objects the religious edifices of St Mary‘s Cathedral and St Michael‘s Church offer a unique insight into church architecture of the Romanesque period. Do not miss the legendary 1,000-year-old rosebush in the cathedral apse.

Historical market square and town museum at Knochenhauer-AmtshausWith its magnificent half-timbered buildings the market square makes visitors feel they have travelled back to days of yore. The town museum can be found in the famous Butcher’s Guildhall.

Half-timbered buildings in the „Kehrwiederviertel“Do not miss the cluster of timber-frame houses between „Brühl“ and „Keßlerstraße“ in summer when the little streets bloom with roses.

Roemer and Pelizaeus MuseumThis eminent museum will delight tourists with its world-famous collection from ancient Egypt as well as top-class special exhibitions.

Theater für Niedersachsen (TfN)The varied repertoire of the TfN includes opera, drama and concerts. It even has its own musical company and stages performances all over Niedersachsen.

Exciting guided tours of the town (including in costume) Guides offer a wide range of themed tours, also available in foreign languages for tourists. One experience that should not be missed is the tours in costume – they make Hildesheim‘s 1000 years of history really come to life.

“Rosenroute“ Small cobblestones with roses marked along the streets guide tourists to the most important sights in Hidesheim.

Ascent of church tower of St.-AndreasAt 114.5 metres this is the tal-lest church tower in Nieder-sachsen. At a height of 75 met-res the viewing platform offers a panorama that extends far into the countryside around Hildesheim.

Fascinating festivals and eventsNumerous festivals, markets and open-air events delight visitors to Hildesheim in sum- mer, while in winter they throng the Christmas market set against the historical back-drop of the city centre.

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Old Town Hall Lüneburg‘s town hall is one of the most significant mediaeval city halls in northern Ger-many. The magnificent mediaeval and renaissance rooms provide a life-like impression of Lüneburg‘s history.

German Salt MuseumInteresting exhibitions in the former salt works, which remained in operation for over 1000 years, describe the importance of salt to Lüneburg and the world in general.

Kloster LüneThe Benedictine nunnery Kloster Lüne, located in Lüneburg‘s north, was founded in 1172. With its courtyard, fountain hall, church and the adjoining textile museum, the precious architectural ensemble is well worth a visit.

Wasserturm The water tower is a striking example of early industrial architecture. It was built in 1906/07 on what was left of the mediaeval walls of the city. A viewing platform offers a unique view of Lüneburg from a height of 56 metres.

Three Gothic churches in the city centre The churches of St. Nicolai, St. Johannis and St. Michaelis are impressive examples of the architectural style of redbrick Gothic, which characterises the historical face of the town.

Old town – subsidence zone When walking through the old town to the west, the consequences of salt working become apparent. This has left its mark in the form of subsidence, obvious from the sunken streets and crooked buildings dating from the 16th and 17th century.

Ostpreußisches LandesmuseumThe Ostpreußisches Landesmuseum focuses on the rich history and culture of East Prussia. Exhibits on its art, regional history, economy and nature tell stories of the life and the past of a former German province.

Sülfmeistertage Every year a large mediaeval spectacle revolving around salt takes place in Lüneburg at the beginning of October. This festival pays tribute to the so-called master salters or Sülfmeister, who were key figures here in the Middle Ages and thus instrumental in endowing the town with its riches and standing.

Lüneburg Christmas marketAs soon as Christmas comes round, the Hanseatic salt-trading town of Lüneburg decks itself out in festive garb. The gables of its historical buildings are bathed in the glow of Christmas lights, creating a festive atmosphere throughout the town.

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Modern urban life in a historical setting

Wherever they go in the town centre, visitors cannot escape Lüneburg‘s history, which goes back over 1050 years. For over 1,000 years, salt was boiled at the Lüneburg salt works. In the Middle Ages Lüneburg owed its wealth and stan-ding to its trade in what in those days was known as “white gold“. With its northern German redbrick architecture and magnificent gabled houses, the typically Hanseatic face of the town and historical ambience bear witness to its former riches and busy trading within the Hanseatic League.

Trade in salt within the Hanseatic League has now given way to modern urban life in the mediaeval streets of this town. The traffic-calmed city centre invites shoppers to linger in its well-stocked retail outlets, cafés and bistros or to wander down the bustling pedestrian precinct. After Madrid, Lüneburg has the highest density of bars and restaurants in Europe – ranging from rustic taverns to exclusive restaurants, whatever you might fancy. Besides taking a stroll along Schröderstraße, tourists can also turn their steps to the picturesque canal district of the Wasserviertel next to the former port. There they will find the Old Crane and historical buildings overlooking the river Ilmenau at Stintmarkt – with this area almost developing Mediterranean flair on warm summer evenings.

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Residential PalaceThe second largest palace in Niedersachsen and landmark of the town. Today the Late Ba-roque state apartments and magnificent facade bear witness to the pomp and splendour that characterised court life under the rule of the Guelphs.

Duke August Library with Lessing‘s houseOnce Europe‘s largest library and the Eighth Wonder of the World. And the most precious treasure of all: the Gospel Book of Henry the Lion. The Lessing‘s house is a literary museum honouring the life and works of the well-known writer Lessing.

Old townIncluding over 600 timber-frame buildings protected as historical sites, magnificent chur-ches, the prestigious palace as well as little winding alleys, picturesque rows of houses such as “Little Venice“ or the street “Krambuden“: a truly romantic atmosphere!

JägermeisterExperience a whole day dedicated to our world-renowned liqueur by participating in our range of offers: guided tours of the city and the factory, visit to the fan shop and a delicious lunch or dinner.

Main Church Beatae Mariae Virginis Germany‘s first large post-reformation church of importance, built in a mixture of styles including Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque (Mannerism). Do not miss the princes‘ vault, an exhibition devoted to the composer Praetorius and a fine organ.

Culture trail Wolfenbüttel waterwaysToday little remains of the winding system of waterways that was created from the river Oker in the 16th century. A signposted tour allows visitors to imagine how the canals and ditches once used to look.

Easter nestEvery Easter Saturday the Easter Rabbit distributes sweets to all children from an enormous nest of straw. This is followed by the popular duck race on the Oker: fun for the whole family!

Cultural summerIn the summer holidays Wolfenbüttel‘s open-air festival offers a platform for national and international performers of all genres in the unique atmosphere of the palace courtyard.

Christmas MarketA fairy-tale Christmas market in the romantic surroundings of the historic city market square. Situated in front of the imposing, illuminated half-timbered city hall, it is a popular destination for visitors both local and from far away.

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The residence of the Guelphs and the home of “Jägermeister“

Allow yourself to be captivated by the old quarter with over 600 half-timbered buildings, the magnificent churches, the prestigious Palace district, the world-famous Herzog August Library and the Lessinghaus – together these historical attractions make up a work of art that is unmatched in Niedersachsen!

For more than four centuries, Wolfenbüttel was the residence of the Dukes of Braunschweig and Lüneburg, a centre of intellectual life and the fine arts. Admire its splendid buildings such as the palace, the Zeughaus armoury, the church to St Mary or the innumerable houses for court officials. Here you will also find the traces of gifted artists, writers and composers such as Lessing, Praetorius, Leibniz, Busch and Casanova, who once lived and worked in Wolfenbüttel. Discover“ Little Venice“ and marvel at the impressive town square with its mighty timber-frame town hall.

By the way... Did you know that today Wolfenbüttel is above all world-famous for Jägermeister, its herbal digestif? It has meanwhile conquered 80 countries, so make sure you sample it when you are in town!

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MovimentosOnce a year the cultural highlight of the Autostadt is the Movimentos fes-tival. Although it originally started as an event just involving world-famous dance companies, the programme now includes concerts of classical music, jazz and pop, readings, a show by the academy for youngsters as well as dance workshops for adults.

SummerOrganic ice cream at the “Cool and Creamy“, a trip with a pedalo in the sha-pe of a swan or a cocktail on the “Cool Summer Island“ floating lounge: In summer Autostadt becomes a paradise for the whole family to take a break. In August visitors throng to see the water shows accompanied by music, la-sers and fireworks. This spectacle has already been awarded the title of the World‘s Best Show.

WinterThe highlight of the events staged at the Autostadt in winter is the Ice Revue, which is based on a different theme every year. During the day visitors can even skate on the frozen lagoon themselves and then take a stroll around the winter market. The light show featuring blazing fire baskets, flaming torches and the illuminated stacks of the power station make this a truly thrilling experience.

ZeitHausOne of the Autostadt‘s most popular attractions is the ZeitHaus. The car museum with the world‘s highest visitor numbers not only displays vinta-ge vehicles from Volkswagen‘s past but milestones for over 50 different car manufacturers. All exhibits have one thing in common: they have pushed forward and influenced development of the automobile, whether in terms of technology, design or concept.

GastronomyTen Autostadt restaurants operated by Mövenpick follow a unique culinary concept: the highest standards concerning taste are combined with principles of healthiness and sustainability. Regional products are used consistently, to a great extent produced organically and chosen in harmony with the change of the seasons.

LEVEL GREENSix theme areas with a total of 26 exhibits of the „LEVEL GREEN – The Idea of Sustainability“ exhibition invite you to find out about use and consump-tion of resources, future mobility concepts, the effects of climate change, the economy or the social dimension of sustainability.

AutoTürme – CarTowersAutostadt‘s landmarks and storage facility for 800 new cars: the two car tow-ers, illuminated at night and visible far beyond the territory of Autostadt. The fully automated high-rise racks are instrumental in the delivery of 500 cars per day on average. During a tour of the towers, rise up to 48 metres and get a view of the Volkswagen plant and the entire surrounding region.

Experiences Behind the WheelTest your own driving skills under expert guidance while getting to know Volkswagen‘s products – our visitors have this opportunity during the fuel-saving and driving safety training units or on Autostadt‘s off-road course, the GeländeParcours. Experience a completely new panorama of Autostadt – from the water, taking a tour on board FGS Havelland along the Mittelland-kanal. The one-hour boat trip leads you along the Volkswagen plant towards Fallersleben and back. A tour guide provides explanations to all the sights on the way.

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg invites you on a journey to the world of mobility. As an automobile event world, venue for cultural and other events as well as an extracurricular place of learning, the theme park is a popular destination for travellers of all ages, attracting more than two million excited visitors each year. In a park landscape of over 28 hectares, architecture, design and nature create the background for a multitude of attractions.

At the ZeitHaus, the world‘s most popular automobile museum, visitors will find a collection of historical milestones in vehicle engineering involving different car manufacturers. At GroupWorld they can gain insights into automotive design and technology or look round the multimedia exhibition “LEVEL GREEN“ based on the concept of sustai-nability. Eight pavilions in the park of the Autostadt presenting the concerns brands. Each of the pavilion expresses its own brand philosophy via its architecture. Once inside, the visitor is enveloped by the illustrated world of this particular brand.

In the car distribution center, the world‘s biggest car delivery centre, every day around 550 people pick up their new car. Right next to it, the high glass-encased car towers, each one 48 metre high, are rising up.

Whether in the motion landscape, at the children‘s cookery school or during joint workshops – at Autostadt, you will spend unforgettable hours with your whole family. At the LernPark, kids age 5-11 can speed around in mini Beetles or mini Porsches and do their children‘s driving licence. At the MobiVersum, Autostadt invites you and your children to experience, make and do, to learn, play and cook.

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9 Things to Do in Lüneburg• Guided experience tours around the old hanseatic town• Tour of the Medieval Town Hall• Salt production in the Salt Museum• Visit to the only North German Brewery Museum• Brewery Company banquet in the Kronenbrauhaus brewery• Tour of Lüne Convent• Lüneburg salt spa leisure pool (SaLü)• Beautiful views: Kalkberg nature conservation area with a panoramic view over Lüneburg / Water Tower viewing plat- form 56 metres above the ground• Horse-drawn coach trips and shepherd evenings in the mellow heather-covered heathlands of the Lüneburg Heath

EveningDo you know that Lüneburg boasts the second-highest number of pubs per square metre in Europe after Madrid? Two stretches of bars invite you to stroll past or linger around. “Am Stintmarkt“, the town‘s old river harbour, where you will find Lüneburg‘s lon-gest continuous row of pubs. The other is Schröderstrasse, a favo-rite shopping strip, where you can sip a coffee in one of the many bars while watching the city buzz.

HallmarksSalt: ample evidence of the commercial wealth accrued from thewhite gold is found in every corner of this former Hanseatic city:from the salt works in the Salt Museum to the SaLü salt spa.

TOUR | Famed in poem and song: the Lüneburg Heath. Give yourself plenty of time on your journey to Celle to discover the quiet and peaceful corners of the tranquil and picturesque Heide landscape. The largest connected heath areas in western Europe are located around the Wilseder Berg. Here you find many sig-nposted cycling and hiking trails. It is also possible to discover the Heath landscape by carriages available at all parking-places. You will find one of the oldest open-air museums in Germany in the village Wilsede. Wilsede is not reachable by car.

9 Things to Do in Hannover• Hannover Card – big offers, small prices Hop-on Hop-off City tour in a double-decker panorama bus (Summer season: daily from 10.30 am to 4 pm, sat until 6 pm)• Exploring the city by following the “Red Thread“• Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen with Niki des Saint Phalle Grotto• Relax in the city centre around the lake Maschsee• Hannover Adventure Zoo with eight theme landscapes• Visit of the New town hall and travelling up to 97-metre-high dome in a unique curving lift• Shopping in one of the largest pedestrian zones in Germany• Soccer: first division Bundesliga games with Hannover 96

EveningExperience big-city life. From opera, to variety, to a traditional Hannoverian pub with its own brewery, or a trendy disco: Han-nover has something for everyone.

HallmarksLüttje-Lage: a very special local drink, which requires a very trickydrinking technique. Served throughout the year, not only at the tra-ditional Marksmen’s Fair beer festival.

TOUR | Lake Steinhuder Meer. Traditional “Auswanderer” boats ferry passengers from Steinhude to the fortified island of Wilhelmstein in the middle of the lake. After enjoying a lei-surely lunch, take time out to stroll through the picturesque fishing village and visit an eel smoke house. Continue the tour through the hilly countryside of the Deister and beyond to Hameln.

9 Things to Do in Hameln• A welcome and/or guided city tour from the pied piper himself• Traditional trade of glass-blowing at Hameln Glassworks• Pied Piper house with inscription referring to the children‘s exodus• Hochzeitshaus with Pied Piper and moving figure carillon• Leist House and Stiftsherren House (Hameln Museum)• Relaxation during river cruising on the Weser• Panoramic view of Hameln from the Klütberg• Canoeing tours on the river Weser• Bike tours along the Weser Bicycle Path

EveningMany cosy restaurants in the Old Town serve international cui-sine as well as local delicacies. Hameln Theatre hosts around 80 theatre companies and ensembles from around the world putting on around 200 performances each season.

9 Things to Do in Celle• Experience Celle with the night watch man• Ducal palace with baroque theatre• Bomann museum• Town Church with ascent of the tower • French garden with Bee institute• Niedersachsen Stud Farm• Celle Medicinal Herb Garden• Wienhausen Convent • 24-hour Art Museum

EveningPerformances in the Celle Palace Theatre: Europe’s oldest baroque theatre with its own cast still in regular use.

HallmarksCelle delicacies: Roast Heide lamb, heather honey and Heide asparagus: Celle‘s restaurants serve expertly prepared delicacies from the Lüneburg Heath.

Route Distance* Journey time*

Lüneburg – Wilsede 40 kilometres 60 min.

Wilsede – Celle 60 kilometres 70 min.

Lüneburg – Celle 85 kilometres 80 min.

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HallmarksIn Hameln the grey cute little animals are on display of all kinds and for every taste. From flambéed rats tail to bread rats, and a whole variety of sweets in ratty shapes.

TOUR | The road from Hameln to Hildesheim takes you past a neo-Gothic fairy-tale Marienburg castle built in the 19th century. Set in picturesque surroundings, it boasts luxurious interior fur-nishings with painted vaults and carved furniture.

9 Things to Do in Hildesheim• Guides in historic costumes lead you back to days gone by• The Rose Route guides to the most important sights.• Ascent to the tower of the St. Andreas Church (114.5 meters)• Ancient Egyptian collection in Roemer- and Pelizeaus Museum • City museum in the Knochenhauser Amtshaus, Cathedral- Museum• UNESCO world heritage: Cathedral and St. Michael‘s Church• Magdalenen Garden, one of the oldest monastery gardens in Niedersachsen, reconstructed according to old plans from the baroque period• “Wasserparadies“ fun and leisure pool• Castles, palaces, stately homes in the Leinebergland hills

EveningThe “Theater für Niedersachsen“ for opera, chamber concerts, plays, Music theatre and children and youth theatre has an own firm Musical Company. Live music and entertainment in Hildesheim’s trendy venues: Vier Linden, Bischofsmühle and Kulturfabrik.

HallmarksAccording to the legend, Hildesheim’s origins are closely linked to the 1000-year-old rose bush growing on the apse of the cathedral.

Route Distance* Journey time*

Hannover – Steinhude 35 kilometres 45 min.

Hannover – Hameln 50 kilometres 50 min.

Steinhude – Hameln 60 kilometres 60 min.

Hameln – Schloss Marienburg 35 kilometres 40 min.

Schloss Marienb. – Hildesheim 15 kilometres 15 min.

Hameln – Hildesheim 60 kilometres 60 min.*approx

Princes, the Pied Piper and proud heritage: from Hannover to Hameln and Hildesheim

Hanseatic harbour, heath and half timbered houses: from Lüneburg to Celle

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9 Things to Do in Braunschweig• Visit to the Staatstheater or one of the numerous smaller stages• Rafting and canoeing tours on the river Oker• Shopping in the attractive city centre• Walk in the natural surroundings of the Cistercian monastery at Riddagshausen• Explore the city on a guided tour, e.g. guided history tour on foot, tour on a vintage bus, and many others• View from the 61-metre Rathausturm (city hall tower)• Experience history up close in more than 10 exciting museums• Visit to the Jakob-Kemenate and the Brüdern-Kloster• Audio guide tours of the medieval Braunschweig

EveningIn the Magniviertel with its numerous well-preserved historic half-timbered buildings and charming little alleys, restaurants and rustic pubs invite you to spend some time. Other places with a lot that‘s worth exploring are the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Viertel, the Uni-Viertel or the eastern part of the Ring (östliches Ringgebiet)!

HallmarksBraunschweig is known for its numerous culinary specialities, such as Lebkuchen, Braunkohl or Braunschweiger Wurst. Yet a particular highlight is Braunschweiger Mumme. Everybody on a visit to Braunschweig should taste this sweet malt extract – whe-ther pure, as Mumme liqueur, beer, mustard or of course in the form of Mumme Glühwein at the Christmas market.

TOUR | On to the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. Speeding would be a waste here with over 70 attractions in beautifully lands-caped surroundings: find out how a car is created and what the car of the future may look like. The Autostadt also brings alive 110 years of motoring history. The exciting attractions have something for the whole family.

9 Things to Do in Wolfenbüttel• Electronic city guide• Residential Palace with high baroque ducal apartments • Duke August Library with the world famous Gospel Book of Henry the Lion• Lessing House: A literature museum commemorates one of the most famous German poets

9 Things to Do in Goslar• Guided city tour “The Old Town in a 1000 steps”• Kaiserpfalz Palace with St. Ulrich’s Chapel• Rammelsberg World Cultural Heritage Site – museum and tourist mine• Multimedia experience hall of homage in the Goslar Town Hall• Münchehaus – Museum of Modern Art• Handicrafts in the Great Holy Cross Hospital• View from the top of the Maltermeisterturm, the Rammels- berg roadhouse with panoramic view of Goslar, or a stop at the rugged Steinberg Alm with its delicious rustic dishes and delightful view of the city.• Hiking on the awarded “Liebesbank“ trail• Nordic stave church in Hahnenklee

EveningA good mood, fun with like-minded people, live music or disco sounds: this is what Goslar night life is like – small but with great style. Cozy pubs in the old city centre, modern cocktail bars as scene venues for young and old people alike, or the large-scale dance club just outside of town offer the right variety for a noc-turnal stroll through Goslar‘s alleys.

HallmarksThe Harz mountains and Goslar stand for mining. The history of the Rammelsberg Mine is played out every day by the moving figures and carillon on the Market Square at 9 am, noon, 3 pm and 6 pm. Legend has it that the horse ridden by Sir Ramm pawed the ground to expose the first silver vein.

TOUR | First make a short detour to Wernigerode and ride the famous Harz narrow-gauge railway to the summit of theBrocken mountain – the highest point in Northern Germany at 1142 metres, and wreathed in myth and legend. On arriving back in Wernigerode, don’t miss strolling through the colour-ful streets with their brightly painted half-timbered houses. Continue your tour to Göttingen in the late afternoon.

9 Things to Do in Göttingen• Guided sightseeing tour with visit of the historic university “Karzer“ (student prison)• Shopping in the historic city centre• A visit to the venerable Georg August University• Tour of the old Botanical Gardens

• Main Church Beatae Mariae Virginis: the first major new Protestant church in Germany• Culture Route: Wolfenbüttel waterways• Historic Old Town with over 600 half-timbered houses• Memorial to the victims of Nazi judiciary• Wolfenbüttel weekly market each Wednesday and Saturday at 1 p.m.

EveningWolfenbüttel means romance – no less a heart-throb than Ca-sanova is said to have spent the most pleasurable weeks of his life here. Come along and see for yourself with our exclusive package arrangement: “An evening with Casanova in Wolfen-büttel Palace”.

HallmarksWorld famous: Jägermeister from Wolfenbüttel. Served in a his-toric city centre restaurant to round off your evening guided tour.

Route Distance* Journey time*

Braunschweig – Wolfsburg 30 kilometres 40 min.

Wolfsburg – Wolfenbüttel 40 kilometres 50 min.

Braunschweig – Wolfenbüttel 12 kilometres 15 min.

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• Tour of the oldest pan salt works in Europe (groups)• Panoramic view of Göttingen and the surrounding area from the Bismarck Tower• Splashing about in the leisure pool• Tour of the city cemetery (graves of eight Nobel laureates)• Trip to the Wilhelm-Busch Mill and the European Bread Museum in Ebergötzen

EveningThe night comes alive in Göttingen. Cosy student pubs, interna-tional restaurants and fashionable bars. Not to mention lots of culture, variety and three theatres.

HallmarksThe most-kissed girl in the world. If you are lucky you may be in Göttingen to see for yourself the famous Gänseliesel Kiss. There is a long tradition that every new Ph.D graduate from the university has to kiss the statue of “Gänseliesel”.

Route Distance* Journey time*

Goslar – Wernigerode 35 kilometres 50 min.

Wernigerode – Schierke 20 kilometres 25 min.

Schierke – Göttingen 75 kilometres 90 min.

Goslar – Göttingen 70 kilometres 80 min.

Harzer Schmalspurbahn Schierke – Brocken 30 min.1

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Barbarossa, Brocken witches and the brothers Grimm: from Goslar to Göttingen

Lion, Lamborghini and Lessing:from Braunschweig to Wolfenbüttel

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hannover airport –

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Get a relaxed start on your journey to Northern Germany. Hannover Airport offers a host of destinations

and a good connection to all major European hubs making it easy to reach from all directions. Boasting

a wide range of services, short distances on site, top access to the German rail network and its own

highway junction, Hannover Airport is the ideal starting point for your discovery tour.

Hannover Airport is also one of the best destinations in Northern Germany for excursions. As well as

fascinating airport tours, it is also worth visiting the 360° observation deck and the „Welt der Luftfahrt“

(Aviation World) exhibition, and discovering two true-to-original flight simulators (A320 and B737).

www.hannover-airport.de

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