Braunschweig City Center Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Braunschweig City Center
Popular places to visit
Brunswick Cathedral
From the Imervard cross to Henry the Lion’s sepulchre, discover all the secrets to be found within the four walls of Braunschweig’s iconic cathedral.
Castle Square (Burgplatz)
While much of Braunschweig was destroyed during World War II, this square – famed for its Christmas market – offers a glimpse of what it looked like before.
Braunschweig Farmers Market
Discover classic Braunschweig in this bustling and beautiful market square, which has been at the epicenter of the city for centuries.
Dankwarderode Castle
While you explore Henry the Lion’s historic castle, don’t forget to say hello to the Brunswick Lion, Braunschweig’s most famous monument.
Happy Rizzi House
Find out about the history of Braunschweig when you take a trip to Happy Rizzi House. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Magniviertel
You can find out about the history of Braunschweig when you stop by Magniviertel. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.
Our pick of the best Braunschweig City Center Hotel Deals
ACHAT Hotel Braunschweig
Clean room and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig
IntercityHotel Braunschweig
Fruehlings Hotel
Best Western City-Hotel Braunschweig
Check-in staff was great. Room was larger than expected. Clean. Nicely appointed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Hotel StadtPalais
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Other neighbourhoods around Braunschweig City Center
Magniviertel
If you're spending some time in Magniviertel, Magniviertel and Stadtisches Museum Braunschweig are top sights worth seeing.
Western Ring Area
Western Ring Area is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Braunschweig Farmers Market and Castle Square (Burgplatz) are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
Eastern Ring Area
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastern Ring Area and surrounding area, you can visit Magniviertel and Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum.
Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof and surrounding area, you can visit Stadtisches Museum Braunschweig and Magniviertel.
Siegfriedviertel
If you're spending some time in Siegfriedviertel, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Nordstadt
If you're spending some time in Nordstadt, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
