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.
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.
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.
