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.
Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig
During your trip to Braunschweig, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment choices.
Our pick of the best Braunschweig City Center Hotel Deals
Premier Inn Braunschweig City Centre
Room was great!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
pentahotel Braunschweig
Super nice room and comfy beds. Loved the Hotel Lobby and bar. One of the best Hotel gyms I’ve ever seen, plus a sauna. Definetely staying there again, if I’ll ever be in town again.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
ACHAT Hotel Braunschweig
Clean room and very helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Steigenberger Parkhotel Braunschweig
Best Western City-Hotel Braunschweig
Check-in staff was great. Room was larger than expected. Clean. Nicely appointed.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Fruehlings Hotel
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 Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig 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 Happy Rizzi House.
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.
