Braunschweig
Top Places to Visit
With A Caveat:
With a caveat: Bruchstrasse [12] is Braunschweig's red light district. Referred to as Gurke (gherkin or cucumber) by locals, this area is off-limits to minors ... more
Rizzi-house
Rizzi-House [11]. Office building designed by New Yorker pop-artist James Rizzi, located next to the Schlossarkaden.
Raabe-haus
Literaturzentrum Raabe-Haus [10] is a historical builidng in which German author Wilhelm Raabe lived from 1901 until his death in 1910. The house now functions ... more
Brunswick Palace
Brunswick Palace [9] Braunschweiger Schloss or Braunschweiger Residenzschloss, rebuilt in 2007 after having been bombed out in WWII and torn down in the years ... more
Dankwarderode Castle
Dankwarderode Castle (German: Burg Dankwarderode) on the Burgplatz ("castle square") in Braunschweig (Brunswick) is a Saxon lowland castle. It was the residence... more
The Brunsick Lion
The Brunsick Lion [7] is the best-known landmark in the city of Brunswick. It stands on the Burgplatz square in front of Dankwarderode Castle and Brunswick ... more
Top Places to Eat
Schalander
Schalander (Stobenstr. 12, 38100 Braunschweig - 0531/2615074) [57] offers a rustic interior and inexpensive German cuisine.
Stresa
A very traditional pizza parlor is Stresa, located on Bohlweg.
Schnitzelhaus
Schnitzelhaus (Wendenring 1-4, 38114 Braunschweig - 0531 341104) [64] serves typical German schnitzel in many variations and sizes. The place has an all-you-can... more
Zum Gemütlichen Conny
A definite Brunswick original is Zum Gemütlichen Conny (Diesterwegstrasse 1, 38114 Braunschweig - 0531 54150). In the glorious days when local soccer club ... more
William's Dorfklause
William's Dorfklause (Ohlenhofstraße 11, 38120 Braunschweig Timmerlah - 0531 86 04 03) [65] serves Germany's largest Schnitzel. Eat two of those monsters (1.5kg... more
Top Shopping Places
Mediamarkt
When shopping for electronics, Mediamarkt [44] on Lange Strasse is a good address.
Galeria Kaufhof
Department store Galeria Kaufhof, right next to Schloss-Arkaden is on the other side of Bohlweg, so it is technically not part of the main shopping district any... more
City Point
Mini-mall City Point [40] accommodates over 40 shops on five floors.
New Yorker'
Brunswick-based fashion chain New Yorker's [41] flagship store (Schuhstraße 27, 38100 Brunswick) is located in the downtown shopping area. The building is hard ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Nexus
Nexus [82]. This venue attracts an alternative clientele for Punk/ Ska/ Indie /Alternative acts.
Knochenhauer
Knochenhauer, with weekly Salsa lessons.
Latino
Latino, on Tuesdays discount for their excellent pizza.
Fritz
Fritz, [80], near the Schützenplatz.
The Wild Geese
The Wild Geese [73], Irish pub and hangout for the English-speaking expat crowd.
Kaufbar
Kaufbar [81] quirky mix between bar, cafe, restaurant, and cabaret theater, this place often hosts live bands, readings, and improvs/ comedy theater.