Podcast Tour A Story of Two Braunschweigs

Hannover, Germany
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Duration1h 52m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Dive into the magnificent and turbulent world of medieval Brunswick, where the monumental ambitions of a legendary duke clashed with the rising power of a wealthy merchant class. This captivating journey takes you from the epicenter of aristocratic power to the bustling squares of bourgeois rebellion and shows how power is built, challenged, and ultimately transformed.

3.3 km self-guided tour with 7 stations over 112 min.
Ideal for everyone interested in history & memory and power, protest, public space
Excitingly tells in a podcast style from experts and locals
Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app

What's included

  • Exciting audio output in podcast style with experts and locals
  • Interactive guide in the app for questions about history and surroundings
  • Verified facts incorporated into an exciting story
  • Point-to-point navigation between stops

What to expect

  1. Braunschweiger Lowe
    10m
    The iconic bronze statue of the lion, commissioned around 1166 by Henry the Lion and symbolizing the power of the Welfs.
  2. Burg Dankwarderode
    10m
    The main residence of Henry the Lion, built in the 12th century, which shows the architectural ambition of the Welf dynasty.
  3. Braunschweiger Dom
    10m
    The Cathedral of St. Blaise, founded in 1173 by Henry the Lion, which serves as his final resting place.
  4. Altstadtmarkt
    10m
    The bourgeois counterweight to the castle square, where the power of the merchants flourished and the authority of the Welfs was challenged.
  5. 10m
    A massive, reconstructed half-timbered house that served as the official cradle house and represents the economic boom of the city.
  6. Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum
    10m
    This museum, founded in 1754, underscores the immense cultural and artistic richness that the Welf dynasty accumulated over centuries.
  7. 10m
    The residence of the Dukes of Welf in the 19th century, representing the last era of the dynasty's rule and its modern transformation.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Start at the Braunschweiger Löwe on the Burgplatz. Travel from the main station to the city center using local public transport. Walk the last few minutes from the nearest stop to the Burgplatz. Please check the current connection with the transport association on the day of travel.

End point

Walk from the Braunschweig Castle to the nearest stop and take local public transport back to Braunschweig Central Station. The starting point is the Brunswick Castle on Schlossplatz. Please check the current connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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