If you take a day trip
to the timber-framed town of Celle, you will be overwhelmed by the wealth its
attractions. It’s too much to do it all in one day, so we’ll give you an
overview and show you the 10 most popular sights in Celle.
The main attractions
are located primarily in the old town. That's handy as you can park your car in
one of the car parks that are well signposted by the parking guidance system
and explore Celle on foot.
The old town consists
of the largest timber-framed ensemble in Europe and is a landmark in its own
right. It is especially romantic here at sunset, when you can sit outside in
one of the many places in the evening and enjoy a glass of wine.
The 10
most popular attractions in Celle
The
castle is the landmark of the city of Celle. Given its history and its many
connections to the English royal family, Celle Castle is the attraction to start with on your trip
around the city. A guided tour will also take you to the recently restored
castle chapel.
Residence museum at Cell Castle
The
residence museum is definitely worth a visit. It brings the history of Celle to
life and many little anecdotes about the rulers sharpen the view of the long-standing
tradition of the Dukes of Celle.
Hoppener house
Hoppener
house in Poststrasse / Rundestrasse is probably the most beautiful timber-framed
house in Celle. Six stories with figures, diabolical and foolish characters and
rich carvings make this a very special timber-framed house.
The
Bomann Museum is situated directly opposite Celle Castle. The history of the
city of Celle and the history of the former Kingdom of Hanover have been
presented here for more than 100 years.
Stechbahn and Kalandgasse
The
Stechbahn is located near the old town hall and the church of Sankt Marien and
is a former tournament site. Today, it is probably the most photographed location
in Celle.
Kalandgasse
next to the church leads you away from the square. This little alley with the
school built in 1602 is also a popular photo opportunity.
The
large town church on the Stechbahn has two attractions: from time to time the steeple
bugler climbs up the high church tower and plays a choral in all four
directions, just like in ancient times. The town church also houses the royal
tomb, which can be visited by appointment on certain days.
The oldest
baroque theater still in use in Europe is located in Celle. It is always worth
a visit, even if you cannot attend a performance.
Otto
Haesler was one of the great settlement architects of the 20th century and
enjoyed an international reputation. The Otto Haesler Museum features an
originally preserved and furnished workers Bauhaus apartment.
Take a
little break in the heart of the city of Celle. You’ll have to drive to the
medicinal plant garden, so it should be at the end of the tour. Walking through
the garden with its water features is a calming and interesting experience.
The history of Stechinelli i s very interesting and the house is a part of
it. Stechinelli was a very influential figure in and around Celle and as far as
Wietze.
More information about Celle:
What's on
in Celle and the area
Event Calendar for Celle and the local area
Hotels in Celle
An overview
of all the hotels in Celle from guest house to 5-star hotel
All attractions in Celle
