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- German
- English
How do you rebuild a city when ninety percent of its history burns to ashes in a single night? This tour takes you into the heart of Braunschweig, a medieval trading metropolis that had to reinvent itself after the firestorm of 1944. Discover the ideological struggles that shape today's cityscape: the dreams of the car-friendly city, islands of tradition, and modern compromises between commerce and memory culture. From the reconstructed castle that hides a shopping center to the Old Weigh House, first rebuilt in the 1990s, the tour asks: What makes a city authentic?
2.4 km self-guided tour with 6 stations over 89 min.
Ideal for history, memory, urbanism, and innovation.
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Braunschweig main station with local public transport towards Magniviertel and Magnikirche. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the last few minutes to St. Magni Church. Check the connection on the day of travel with the local transport association.
From Alte Waage, walk to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Braunschweig Central Station. The starting point is Alte Waage, Braunschweig, Germany. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The starting point stands for survival and the concept of 'islands of tradition' – a curated piece of the past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The emotional core of the tour. A reconstructed castle facade hiding a huge, modern shopping center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Rathaus Braunschweig
The prime example of the 'car-friendly city' of the post-war period, characterized by massively widened streets and functionalist architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Burgplatz Braunschweig
The city's historical anchor, which seems almost like an open-air museum in the middle of the modern grid.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Jakob-Kemenate
A brilliant architectural synthesis, in which a medieval stone ruin was extended with striking, rusty Corten steel.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A half-timbered house from the 16th century, which was completely destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt from scratch as a perfect replica in 1994.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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