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| federal state | Lower Saxony | |
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| Residents | 52.174 (2019) | |
| height | 77 m | |
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Wolfenbüttel is a county seat in Lower Saxony. It has almost 54,000 inhabitants and is located on the Oker.
background
Wolfenbüttel is a typical residential town with well-preserved half-timbered houses and secular buildings in the Renaissance style. The city was hardly destroyed in the war. The renovation of the old town was largely carried out in compliance with the preservation of historical monuments.
getting there
By plane
By train
The city lies on the Braunschweig-Bad Harzburg railway line. Trains run approximately every 30 minutes during rush hour. The 1 Wolfenbüttel station is on the outskirts of the city center, which can be quickly reached on foot from there.
By bus
The 2 Long-distance bus stop Wolfenbüttel is located at Halchtersche Strasse 33, a little out of town from the train station.
In the street
From the north, east and west you drive over the 
(Hanover-Berlin) to the Braunschweig-Nord junction. Continue on the 
, 
and 
direction Bad Harzburg to the exit Wolfenbüttel-Nord.
You leave it from the south 
at Dreieck Salzgitter and drives on the Direction Braunschweig to the exit Salzgitter-Watenstedt. Then continue in the direction of Wolfenbüttel.
There is a parking guidance system in the city. This means you can also find free parking spaces on the edge of the old town, e.g. B. "Bahnhof 2" and "Alte Spinnerei".
The German half-timbered street leads through the place.
By boat
By bicycle
On foot
The European long-distance footpath E6 runs through Wolfenbüttel.
mobility
The main tourist attractions are located in the old town and can be easily reached on foot. KVG fines [1] serve the entire city area. There are connections to the surrounding communities by regional buses. Taxis and mini cars are also available.
Tourist Attractions
- 1 lock, Schlossplatz 13, Tel. 92460, Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Museum with halls from the Baroque period, with inlaid walls, stucco ceilings and wall paintings. Admission: € 3.50, children up to 12 years of age, free, young people: € 1.
- 1 Herzog-August-Bibliothek, Lessingplatz 1, Tel. 808214, Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Modern research library with approx. 800,000 books, around half of them from the 15th - 18th centuries. In the museum rooms you can admire bibliophile treasures, e.g. the Gospel Book of Henry the Lion, which was auctioned for 32.5 million DM. However, this is only fetched from the safe every two years, in the intervening period the audience has to be content with a facsimile. Admission adults 3 EUR (also valid for Lessing House and Armory).
- 2 Lessing House, Lessingplatz 1, Tel. 808214, Tuesday to Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Study of the great German writer Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, who worked here as a librarian. Among other things, he wrote the play "Nathan the Wise". Adults EUR 3 (also valid for the library and armory).
- 3 Musical instruments museum, Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Straße 1, Tel. 802504, Tuesday and Wednesday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The collection includes approx. 3000 exhibits from almost all cultures in the world from more than 1000 years. Free entry.
- 4 MarienkircheMain church of Beatae Mariae Virginis, Kornmarkt, Tel. 855043, Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., SUN (after the service) until 4 p.m. The construction, which was started in 1608, combines stylistic elements of the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque to a magnificent unit (Mannerism). Entry 1 EUR (donation).
- 5 St. Trinity, Holzmarkt Tel. 75230, TUE 11 a.m.-1 p.m., WED 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2 p.m.-4 p.m., THU 3 p.m.-5 p.m., SAT 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The church was built from 1716 to 1720 while retaining the older parts of the facade of the previous building and the remains of the former imperial gate. Free entry.
- 6 St. Johannis, Glockengasse, Tel. 298544. Half-timbered church from 1663. Visits only possible by prior arrangement by telephone.
- 7 Little Venice, Schiffwall / Stobenstrasse. Remainder of the 16th century canal system.
activities
Wolfenbüttel invites you to play disc golf (Frisbee sport) with two large facilities in parks.
movie theater
- 1 Movie palace, Lange Strasse 5, 38300 Wolfenbüttel.
.Price: Adults € 4.50 to € 7.50. - 2 CineStar, Bahnhofstrasse 9 b, 38300 Wolfenbüttel. .Price: Adults € 6.00 to € 8.30.
shop
The city center offers many opportunities for shopping. Market day is Wednesday and Saturday.
kitchen
The world-famous herbal liqueur Jaegermeister comes from here. The production can also be visited.
- 1 Old coffee house, Harz gate wall 18. Tel.: 49(0)5331 8880. Regional specialties and international dishes.
- 2 Bavarian court, Brauergildenstrasse 5. Tel.: 49(0)5331 5078. Bavarian and international cuisine in the historic half-timbered house.
- 3 La Domenica, Schlossplatz 5. Tel.: 49(0)5331 5953. Italian kitchen.
- 4 Brewery in the Ratskeller, City market 3. Tel.: 49(0)5331 882734. Open: daily; Closed on Mondays.
- 5 Sun, Leipzigerstrasse 8a. Tel.: 49(0)5331 31788. Chinese Kitchen.
nightlife
Cafés and ice cream parlors
- Café at the city market, Kanzleistraße 1, Tel. 1472; Opening times: Mon - Sat 7.30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Ice cream parlor cappuccino, Krambuden 15, Tel. 903833
- Lessing Café, Kommissstrasse 9b, Tel. 902955
Restaurants
- Old Fritz, Großer Zimmerhof 20, Tel. 298641
- Castle tavern, Schlossplatz 17, Tel. 887189
accommodation
The prices mentioned in the following selection are valid for 1 night with breakfast for 1 person.
- 1 Hotel Crown Prince, Bahnhofstrasse 12th. Tel.: 49(0)5331 984711. Hotel in the heart of the historic old town.Price: Single from € 49, double from € 79.
- 2 City hotel Bayrischer Hof, Brauergildenstrasse 5. Tel.: 49(0)5331 5079. Modern rooms in a historical ambience in the heart of the city.Price: single room from € 52, double room from € 77.
- 3 Parkhotel Altes Kaffeehaus, Harz gate wall 18. Tel.: 49(0)5331 8880. 3-star hotel in close proximity to the old town.Price: single from € 69.50, double from € 89.
- 4 Rilano 24 | 7, Bahnhofstrasse 9. Tel.: 49(0)5331 98860. The modern 3-star hotel is close to the train station.Price: 40 to 114 €.
Practical advice
- The Tourist information, Stadtmarkt 7, Tel. 86280 offers advice on finding accommodation, information on tourist destinations and city tours.
trips
- In the resin (approx. 50 km south) - Numerous hiking opportunities. A good starting point for hikes in the Harz is z. B. Bad Harzburg (Travel time by train approx. 30 minutes). If you want, you can also improve your fitness on the Chunks test, the ascent via the Goetheweg from Torfhaus is popular.
- Braunschweig (approx. 10 km north; journey time by train only approx. 10 minutes) - historic city center.
- Goslar (approx. 37 km south) - historical city center with many architectural monuments; Starting point for hikes in the North Harz.
- The ridge Aces (approx. 8 km south) offers many opportunities for short hikes; old Asseburg (ruin).
literature
Web links
- https://www.weltenbuettel.de/ - Official website of Wolfenbüttel
