Goslar - Imperial History, Medieval Heritage & UNESCO Treasures

Begin at Goslar’s magnificent Imperial Palace, one of the city’s most important landmarks. Discover how Goslar became a centre of imperial power during the Holy Roman Empire and admire its impressive Romanesque architecture.

Continue to St. Ulrich’s Chapel and discover these important remnants of Goslar’s medieval imperial complex.

Enter Goslar’s historic centre and wander through its atmospheric medieval streets. Admire the city’s remarkable collection of around 1,500 historic half-timbered houses and learn how mining wealth helped Goslar prosper.

Admire the Town Hall, Market Church, historic guild buildings and impressive façades surrounding this medieval square.

See the famous Market Fountain, crowned by its distinctive golden imperial eagle. Learn how the monument reflects Goslar’s historic connection with imperial authority and mining wealth.

Cosmas and Damian. Together, these landmarks create one of the city’s most recognisable historic views.

Experience Goslar’s famous carillon and its animated mining figures. Discover how the display brings the story of Rammelsberg’s mining heritage to life.

Walk through the atmospheric Schuhhof and surrounding historic streets. Discover the world of medieval merchants, craftsmen and guilds while admiring the distinctive architecture of this former commercial quarter.

Explore remnants of Goslar’s medieval fortifications and discover how the wealthy city protected itself. Admire the Breite Tor and learn about the defensive system that once surrounded the historic centre.