Braunschweig City Center Travel Guide
Braunschweig
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Popular places to visit
Castle Square (Burgplatz)
While much of Braunschweig was destroyed during World War II, this square – famed for its Christmas market – offers a glimpse of what it looked like before.
Brunswick Cathedral
From the Imervard cross to Henry the Lion’s sepulchre, discover all the secrets to be found within the four walls of Braunschweig’s iconic cathedral.
Braunschweig Farmers Market
Discover classic Braunschweig in this bustling and beautiful market square, which has been at the epicenter of the city for centuries.
Dankwarderode Castle
While you explore Henry the Lion’s historic castle, don’t forget to say hello to the Brunswick Lion, Braunschweig’s most famous monument.
Magniviertel
You can find out about the history of Braunschweig when you stop by Magniviertel. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Happy Rizzi House
Find out about the history of Braunschweig when you take a trip to Happy Rizzi House. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Things to do
1000 years of city history. The Braunschweig city walk.
Top hotels in Braunschweig City Center
ACHAT Hotel Braunschweig
Clean room and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Premier Inn Braunschweig City Centre
Breakfast was lovely. Included everything you could want. On Easter Sunday they even put out Easter eggs for the children! The rooms were clean. The location was perfect!
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig
pentahotel Braunschweig
The room was comfortable and perfect for a solo traveler.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Best Western City-Hotel Braunschweig
Check-in staff was great. Room was larger than expected. Clean. Nicely appointed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
IntercityHotel Braunschweig
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Other neighbourhoods around Braunschweig City Center
Magniviertel
If you're spending some time in Magniviertel, Magniviertel and Stadtisches Museum Braunschweig are top sights worth seeing.
Western Ring Area
Western Ring Area is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Braunschweig Farmers Market and Castle Square (Burgplatz) are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Eastern Ring Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastern Ring Area and surrounding area, you can visit Magniviertel and Staatstheater Braunschweig.
Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof and surrounding area, you can visit Magniviertel and Happy Rizzi House.
Siegfriedviertel
If you're spending some time in Siegfriedviertel, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Nordstadt
If you're spending some time in Nordstadt, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
