--- title: "The Historic Town Hall in Duderstadt" url: "https://www.niedersachsen-tourism.com/poi/the-historic-town-hall-in-duderstadt" description: "Once built as a Kophus (department store), it also served as an administrative and court building for later generations. The three-towered oak timber-framed construction rests on a massive foundation of light sandstone. The core of the building was already constructed around 1302, the south wing in 1432, the arbour and the half-timbered building around 1530, the Renaissance staircase in 1673/74. Despite this long building history, the Rathaus gives the impression of rare unity and harmony.Deep within its walls, the town hall still houses the old council wine cellar, the torture chamber and other interesting exhibition areas. Since the final renovation work was carried out in 2011 and 2012, visitors have been able to explore this magnificent building over nine levels, from the vault deep down in the cellar to the tower.Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a unique view over the old town of Duderstadt with its small streets and alleys and its brick-red roofs." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/591889/ef281a48000b6a0679e4e8477af90644abc7c7771adc605fa3bcf3ae2a34903e/duderstadt-das-duderst-dter-rathaus.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share The Historic Town Hall in Duderstadt ==================================== - Historical building Duderstadt - Das Duderstädter Rathaus The historic Rathaus in Duderstadt is probably one of the oldest town halls in Germany; its construction history can be traced back to 1302. Once built as a Kophus (department store), it also served as an administrative and court building for later generations. The three-towered oak timber-framed construction rests on a massive foundation of light sandstone. The core of the building was already constructed around 1302, the south wing in 1432, the arbour and the half-timbered building around 1530, the Renaissance staircase in 1673/74. Despite this long building history, the Rathaus gives the impression of rare unity and harmony. Deep within its walls, the town hall still houses the old council wine cellar, the torture chamber and other interesting exhibition areas. Since the final renovation work was carried out in 2011 and 2012, visitors have been able to explore this magnificent building over nine levels, from the vault deep down in the cellar to the tower. Once you reach the top, you will be rewarded with a unique view over the old town of Duderstadt with its small streets and alleys and its brick-red roofs. Read more Duderstadt - Das Duderstädter Rathaus - Wertvolle Exponate aus der Stadtgeschichte Duderstadt - Das Duderstädter Rathaus - In der Folterkammer Duderstadt - Das Duderstädter Rathaus - Tief unten im Gewölbekeller Duderstadt - Das Duderstädter Rathaus - Der Rundgang führt bis hoch in den Turm über die Dächer der Stadt Good to know ------------ Openings Mo - So: 10.00 - 16.30 Uhr Dayoff: Closed all holidays Read more Price info Price adult: €4.00 Price child: Free entry Price reduced: €2.00 Ticket Rathaus: €4.00 Kombiticket Rathaus und Westerturm: €6.00 Für die Ausstellungen im historischen Rathaus und im Westerturm-Ensemble empfehlen wir das Kombiticket für 6 € pro Person (Kinder kostenfrei). Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for familys - for individual guests - Pet allowed - Suitable for the Elderly - for Children of all Ages Linguistic proficiency German, English Payment methods chargeable, Apple Pay, Cash payment on site, Giropay, Google Pay, Maestro, Mastercard, Visa, Debit card, V-Pay Certification and seal of quality - miscellaneous - i-Marke (tourist information certification) - Reisen für Alle (accessibility certification) Accessibility **Travel for Everyone** **General Information on Accessibility** Read more Contact person Gästeinformation DuderstadtMarktstraße 66 37115 Duderstadt License (master data) Harzer Tourismusverband e.V. Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Fancy-dress tour - Guided tour - Guided historical tour - Place of interest - Town hall - Monument - Tourist information Contact **Gästeinformation der Stadt Duderstadt** Marktstraße 66 37115 Duderstadt