Podcast Tour A Story of Two Braunschweigs

1 hr 52 minGerman, EnglishHannover, Germany

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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

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 you'll do

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

Meeting and pickup

5 locations

Pickup details

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.

Good to know

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

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

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