Tour 3: Lion, Lamborghini and Lessing: from Braunschweig to Wolfenbüttel
9 Things to Do in Braunschweig
- Guided city tours
- View from the Town Hall tower
- Tour of Richmond Palace
- Romanesque buildings, e.g. Dankwarderode Castle
- Riddagshausen nature protection area and Europe Bird Reserve
- Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
- Exciting restaurants
- Botanical Garden
- Rafting trips on the river Oker around the city centre
Evening
The Magniviertel district is a must: the attractive half-timbered pubs and wine bars are a magnet for locals and visitors looking for that typical Braunschweig atmosphere. More information on beer etc. available at a beer seminar in one of the traditional private breweries in Braunschweig.
Hallmarks
Braunschweig is a great place to “schnassel”, which means taking your time to enjoy good food and drink. One of the most interesting local drinks is Braunschweig Mumme, a dark beer that is reputedly good for the digestion.
Tour
On to the AutoCity in Wolfsburg. Speeding would be a waste here with over 70 attractions in beautifully landscaped surroundings: find out how a car is created and what the car of the future may look like. The AutoCity also brings alive 110 years of motoring history. The exciting attractions have something for the whole family.
9 Things to Do in Wolfenbüttel
- Guided city tours and theme tours
- Royal Palace with museum
- Herzog August Library with the world famous Gospel Book of Henry the Lion
- Lessing House: literature museum
- Main Church: the first major new Protestant church in Germany
- Culture Route: Wolfenbüttel waterways
- Historic Old Town with over 600 half-timbered houses
- Memorial to the victims of Nazi judiciary
- Musical Instrument Museum
Evening
Wolfenbüttel means romance – no less a heart-throb than Casanova is said to have spent the most pleasurable weeks of his life here. Come along and see for yourself with our exclusive package arrangement: “An evening with Casanova in Wolfenbüttel Palace”.
Hallmarks
World famous: Jägermeister from Wolfenbüttel. Served in a historic city centre restaurant to round off your evening guided tour.
Route: Distance/approx., Travel time approx.
Braunschweig – Wolfsburg: 30 km, 40 minutes
Wolfsburg – Wolfenbüttel: 40 km, 50 minutes
Braunschweig – Wolfenbüttel: 12 km, 15 minutes
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