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Things to see in Braunschweig (Germany): 39 places and when to go
Braunschweig is a city in Germany with around 245,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 39 places in and around it, mainly History (20), Nature (12), Wildlife (9). The best known are Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Brunswick Cathedral and Herzog August Library. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.25, 10.5
- Population
- About 245,000
- Places
- 39 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (20) · Nature (12) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (5) · With kids (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Also possible
- January to March and November.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 157 km as the crow flies
What to see in Braunschweig
The places in and around Braunschweig, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Herzog Anton Ulrich MuseumArt museum in Braunschweig, Germany2.7 km
- Brunswick CathedralChurch building in Brunswick, Lower Saxony, Germany2.3 km
- Herzog August LibraryLibrary in Wolfenbüttel, Germany9.8 km
- Braunschweig HauptbahnhofRailway station in Brunswick, Germany2.7 km
- Brunswick PalacePalace in Lower Saxony, Germany2.4 km
- Brunswick LionMedieval bronze sculpture in Brunswick, Germany2.3 km
- Schloss WolfenbüttelCastle in Germany9.9 km
- Dankwarderode CastleReconstructed lowland castle in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany2.3 km
- Riddagshausen AbbeyMonastery5.6 km
- Staatstheater BraunschweigTheatre and opera house in Brunswick, Germany2.8 km
- Marienkirche, WolfenbüttelChurch building in Wolfenbüttel, Lower Saxony, Germany10 km
- Royal palace of Werla10th century palace of the Holy Roman Empire, located in Lower Saxony24 km
- Schloss RichmondCastle in Braunschweig, Germany2.1 km
- St. Trinitatis, WolfenbüttelChurch building in Wolfenbüttel, Germany10 km
- Essehof ZooZoo in Lehre, Landkreis Helmstedt, Germany13 km
- Kleines SchlossBaroque building in the town of Wolfenbüttel in Lower Saxony10 km
- St. Martini (Braunschweig)Church building in Brunswick, Germany1.8 km
- Allertal im städtischen Bereich von GifhornNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany26 km
- Braunschweiger OkeraueNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany6.8 km
- Geitelder BergHill in Germany4.3 km
- Mascheroder- und Rautheimer HolzNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany5.5 km
- SeilbahnbergNature · Mountains12 km
- St. PetrusChurch building in Wolfenbüttel, Germany10 km
- Bismarck Tower (Oberg)Observation tower near Ilsede-Oberg, Lower Saxony17 km
And the other 15, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Memorial Wolffenbüttel Prison
- Nature: Findling, Lutterlandbruch, Riddagshausen, Okeraue bei Volkse, Viehmoor, Weddeler Teich
- Hiking: Braunschweiger Jacobsweg
- With kids: Freibad am Elm, Geopunkt Hondelager Mergelkuhle, Stadtbad Okeraue
- Food and drink: Hofbrauhaus Wolters, Lonesome Oak, National Jürgens Brauerei
- History: Hotel Bayrischer Hof
When to go to Braunschweig
The best time to visit Braunschweig is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:27
- DecBest time7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. In April, 39 of the 39 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Braunschweig
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 157 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Braunschweig?
The best known: Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Brunswick Cathedral, Herzog August Library, Braunschweig Hauptbahnhof, Brunswick Palace. In all, 39 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Braunschweig?
April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Braunschweig?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 157 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Braunschweig as the destination and these 39 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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