When does the tour take place?

The next date is 27.06.2026 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.

What does participation cost?

The tour is free; admission is free.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the Municipal Museum Braunschweig in the Old Town Hall at Altstadtmarkt 7, 38100 Braunschweig.

Do I need to register?

No registration is required for up to five people.

Is the event accessible?

The location is generally centrally located, but due to the renewal of the elevator system, not all areas will be accessible for those with mobility impairments from 22.06.2026 to 11.08.2026.

Does the tour happen regularly?

Yes, the public tour is offered on Saturdays at 3:00 PM.

History of the City of Braunschweig

Name: Guided Tour: History of the City of Braunschweig – From the Beginnings to Today
Start: 2026-06-27T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-27T18:30:00+02:00
Location: Städtisches Museum Braunschweig

Experience Braunschweig's City History Up Close at the Old Town Hall

This guided tour at the Municipal Museum Braunschweig takes you on a lively journey through the history of the Lion City. In the historic Old Town Hall at Altstadtmarkt, city history unfolds where medieval architecture, cultural memory, and museum education come together impressively. The public tour is offered by volunteer staff of the museum and takes place on Saturdays at 3:00 PM; admission is free, and registration for up to five people is not required. ([braunschweig.die-region.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101242714/fuehrung-geschichte-der-stadt-braunschweig-von-den-anfaengen-bis-heute/))

History to Touch in a Special Building

The Old Town Hall is considered one of the most important historical places in Braunschweig. Here, visitors encounter the development of the city from its beginnings to the present in an environment that is part of the cultural heritage itself. The museum presents the exhibition on city history on the ground floor and in the vaults below; this makes the discovery experience not only informative but also atmospherically rich. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/kultur/museen/staedtisches-museum/))

From Medieval Roots to the Modern Lion City

The city tour provides insights into the tumultuous development of Braunschweig, ranging from early settlement structures to medieval urban culture, industrial influence, and the present. The museum has been a central address for art and cultural history in Northern Germany since 1861 and is one of the largest of its kind in Germany. This expertise makes the tour a cultural enrichment for guests who want to truly understand Braunschweig. ([braunschweig.de](https://www.braunschweig.de/vv/oe/IV/0413/index.php?utm_source=openai))

Cityscape, Museum, and Orientation On Site

The meeting point is centrally located at Altstadtmarkt 7 in the city center of Braunschweig. According to the event page, the location is well connected; moreover, municipal notices refer to Altstadtmarkt as an area with public transport connections and parking facilities. Please also note: Due to the renewal of the elevator system in the Old Town Hall, not all parts of the museum will be accessible for those with mobility impairments between 22.06.2026 and 11.08.2026. ([braunschweig.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101242714/fuehrung-geschichte-der-stadt-braunschweig-von-den-anfaengen-bis-heute/))

What Makes This Tour Special

Anyone looking for historical contexts, local history, and an authentic museum experience will find here a calm, well-informed, and simultaneously vivid city tour. The view of Braunschweig's development is not told abstractly but conveyed in the context of a place where the past remains visible. The result is a compact, inspiring discovery experience right in the city center. ([braunschweig.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101242714/fuehrung-geschichte-der-stadt-braunschweig-von-den-anfaengen-bis-heute/))

Conclusion: This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to see Braunschweig with new eyes. Discover the history of the city where it feels particularly alive, and secure your place for a free journey through the Lion City. ([braunschweig.de](https://braunschweig.die-region.de/veranstaltungen-detailseite/event/101242714/fuehrung-geschichte-der-stadt-braunschweig-von-den-anfaengen-bis-heute/))