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Half-timbered love

Timeless beauty

Do you love the charm of historical architecture and the stories old building have to tell? Then Niedersachsen is the perfect destination for you! Take the time to immerse yourself in Niedersachsen’s fascinating world of tradi

Colourful façades, steep wooden gables, golden inscriptions, intricate ornamentation and carvings – the attention to detail makes every half-timbered house a unique work of art. The craft of half-timbering is an integral part of Niedersachsen’s history. From the 15th century onwards, people began decorating their homes. The finer details and architectural styles vary from region to region, with some buildings offering insights into the area’s cultural history. 

 

Half-timbered beauty

Celle

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UNESCO World Heritage Site

Old town of Goslar

Beer brewing and half-timbered houses

Einbeck

Marktplatz mit Brunnen
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Elbe River – Wendland region 

Rundling tour

Rundlinge are villages where houses are arranged in a circular layout, with just one road leading in and out. This 23 km cycle route takes you past beautiful old half-timbered houses – each one unique and restored with great care.  

 

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The North’s finest  

German Half-Timbered House Road 

From the Elbe river to the Harz Mountains, the Half-Timbered House Road (Deutsche Fachwerkstraße) winds its way through countless charming towns, both large and small. In places like Nienburg, Osterode am Harz, Lüneburg and Wolfenbüttel, you’ll find fascinating examples of half-timbered architecture at every turn – buildings that have stood the test of time. A stroll through these old towns is like stepping back in time. Beautifully restored half-timbered façades, romantic alleyways and peaceful courtyards all bear witness to centuries of history. 

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More half-timbered masterpieces in Niedersachsen  

Hann. Münden

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Brunswick

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Wolfenbüttel

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Stade

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Hanover

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Lüneburg

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Hildesheim