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.
Braunschweig Farmers Market
Discover classic Braunschweig in this bustling and beautiful market square, which has been at the epicenter of the city for centuries.
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.
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 and spacious
Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025
Premier Inn Braunschweig City Centre
Excellent hotel! The location is ideal for the main historic and cultural sights of Braunschweig, and is even walkable from the railway station (if you don’t mind a 35+ minute walk). Plenty of shopping and dining options in area, including a terrific bookstore just across the street. My room was ...
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Best Western City-Hotel Braunschweig
Area around the hotel was easily walkable. But noisy at night Close to areas of interest and many places to eat or get snacks
Reviewed on 5 May 2025
Fruehlings Hotel
Thanks for the great service and stay there in Braunschweig!
Reviewed on 30 June 2025
pentahotel Braunschweig
Centrally located hotel
Reviewed on 22 June 2025
Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig
Great room and great service at the hotel. Convenient location
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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, Altstadtmarkt and Braunschweig Farmers Market are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
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.
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 Staatstheater Braunschweig.
Nordstadt
If you're spending some time in Nordstadt, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
Siegfriedviertel
If you're spending some time in Siegfriedviertel, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.
