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- German
- English
Dive into the magnificent and turbulent world of medieval Brunswick, where the monumental ambitions of a legendary duke clashed with the rising power of a wealthy merchant class. This captivating journey takes you from the epicenter of aristocratic power to the bustling squares of bourgeois rebellion and shows how power is built, challenged, and ultimately transformed.
3.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 112 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest, public space
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start at the Braunschweiger Löwe on the Burgplatz. Travel from the main station to the city center using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Burgplatz. Please check the current connection with the transport association on the day of travel.
Walk from the Braunschweig Castle to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Braunschweig Central Station. The starting point is the Brunswick Castle on Schlossplatz. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
The iconic bronze statue of the lion, commissioned around 1166 by Henry the Lion and symbolizing the power of the Welfs.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The main residence of Henry the Lion, built in the 12th century, which shows the architectural ambition of the Welf dynasty.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The Cathedral of St. Blaise, founded in 1173 by Henry the Lion, which serves as his final resting place.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
The bourgeois counterweight to the castle square, where the power of the merchants flourished and the authority of the Welfs was challenged.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A massive, reconstructed half-timbered house that served as the official cradle house and represents the economic boom of the city.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
This museum, founded in 1754, underscores the immense cultural and artistic richness that the Welf dynasty accumulated over centuries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
The residence of the Dukes of Welf in the 19th century, representing the last era of the dynasty's rule and its modern transformation.
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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