Town and Cityscapes - Historic Atmosphere

The historic cities of Niedersachsen are situated on the old trade roads or picturesque rivers. Every style époque is well represented here. Medieval city walls protect tranquil city centres with old market squares and atmospheric churches. The fairytale half-timbered houses of the Weser Renaissance adorn the neat cobbled side streets, which have not lost any of their historic charm.

Lüneburg - vibrant Hanseatic and salt city

Lüneburg, the over 1050 year old city built on salt, attracts visitors with its historic cityscape – and in no way resembles a museum exhibition. Salt has been mined here for 1000 years and was transported all over the world by ship from the old harbour.more

Celle - residence city

Celle has century old half-timbered houses and unrivalled sights from its courtly time as a royal residence. 700 years of city history are still vibrant in Celle. The closed Old Town centre has over 500 half-timbered houses mainly from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. more

Wolfenbüttel - former Guelph residence and vibrant half-timbered town

Wolfenbüttel and its 56,000 inhabitants will welcome you with a historic ambience, but also with the comforts of a cosmopolitan, friendly small city. Let yourself be captivated by our Old Town with over 600 half-timbered houses, the important churches, the representative castle district, or the mighty half-timbered Town Hall.more

Hildesheim - a city full of tales and traditions

The historic market square with the famous Knochenhauer-Amtshaus (Butchers’ Guild Hall) forms the vibrant centre of Hildesheim. Marvel at the ensemble of half-timbered houses and sit back and watch the world go by in one of the countless cafés. more

Goslar - World Heritage and loveable medieval town

Amidst impressive scenery like mountain pastures, fir forests, river dams and bathing lakes the city of Goslar, UNESCO World Heritage Center, is located. Defiant towers and many churches, colourful framework houses as well as paved avenues shape the medieval townscape.more

Hameln - the historic old town and the Pied Piper attract tourists with their magic

The Pied Piper legend has made Hameln world famous. The city generated its wealth, however, as conveniently situated trading city on the Weser. This economic boom saw the construction of magnificent ornate houses, which were built by affluent merchants to testify their wealth. This is how Hameln developed into a jewel of the Weser Renaissance.more

Hann. Münden - Three-river city and half-timbered jewel in the Weserbergland region

Like no other city Hann. Münden is defined by its location on three rivers and its approx. 700 half-timbered houses from six centuries. The medieval city is situated on the river triangle of the Werra, Fulda and Weser. more

Grafschaft (County) Bentheim - Experience the historic cities

Ready for the island? The city centre of Nordhorn is enclosed by the Vechte. The former textile metropolis is the biggest city in the Grafschaft (County) Bentheim. It has many facets and has developed into an attractive city with lovely pedestrian zone.more