Explore Celle's old town — Europe's largest closed ensemble of half-timbered houses — at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone. No app needed, no physical guide, no fixed groups or schedules: just follow the map through 9 stops, from the moated Celle Castle to the carved gables of Hoppener Haus and the Altes Rathaus, listening to the stories behind each one. Along the way, solve interactive quizzes and riddles that turn local history into a game. Start anytime, pause whenever you like, and explore freely.
What's included
Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour
A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
Access offline. Internet needed on your phone
What to expect
Herzogschloss Celle
Pass by
The dukes' moated stronghold at the heart of Celle. Admire the Renaissance castle and one of Europe's oldest court theatres as you begin your walk.
Bomann Museum
Pass by
Lower Saxony's story under one roof, built in 1903-1907 as an eclectic showcase of local folk history. Step inside to see a full 1571 farmhouse reconstructed within its walls.
Stechinelli-Haus
Pass by
A stately Neoclassical mansion on Grosser Plan, forever named for 'Stechinelli' - a duke's Italian valet turned wealthy postmaster known at court for his famously spindly legs.
Hoppener Haus
Pass by
The most carved facade in town: six overhanging timber levels covered in painted mythological figures and planetary gods, built in 1532 for a ducal scribe.
Kalandgasse
Pass by
A small iron horseshoe set in the cobblestones marks where Duke Otto the Magnanimous fell fatally jousting in 1471. Local lore says a secret wish made here comes true in ten years.
Pass by
The 74.5-metre white tower anchoring the Markt, where a town trumpeter still climbs 235 steps each afternoon to sound a fanfare in all four directions.
Stechbahn
Pass by
The lively market square at Celle's heart, trading continuously since 1292 and home to the Ratskeller, one of Lower Saxony's oldest taverns.
Das Alte Rathaus
Pass by
Celle's Renaissance-gabled Old Town Hall, its walls covered in painted trompe-l'oeil stonework rediscovered under thirteen layers of paint during 1980s restoration.
Altestdatiertes Haus Celles
Pass by
The oldest dated house in town, its 1526 timber frame inscription still visible above a threshold that has outlasted five centuries of ducal rule.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Celle Castle. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.
End point
The tour ends near Celle's Ältestdatiertes Haus. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
