Einbeck is characterized by its painterly Fachwerk, the brewing tradition and its vintage car scene.
The former Hanseatic city and half-timbered town of Einbeck is one of the five towns of the so-called Fachwerk-Fünfeck in southern Lower Saxony in the Weserbergland, is located on the German Half-Timbered Road and, with over 400 half-timbered buildings, is probably one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Germany. A true half-timbered jewel. The facades of the half-timbered houses in the historic old town still reflect the town's more than 700 years of brewing tradition.
The Krummes Wasser stream, a northern tributary of the Ilme, flows through the town and was involved in giving Einbeck its name. The Middle Low German version of the word Bach is Beeke, from which Einbeck was derived.
In the Einbeck town center in the pedestrian zone, retailers invite you to stroll through the city and restaurateurs provide food and drink in their cafés or restaurants provide culinary variety.
On a guided city tour, a tour guide will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the city and guide you through the city in an authentic way.
To experience the history of the old town and mobility, a visit to the StadtMuseum with the RadHaus is a good idea, as is a visit to Europe's largest classic car museum, the PS.SPEICHER and its collections within walking distance in the city area. For those interested in art, there are several galleries and exhibitions in the city.
The landmark of the city center is the old town hall on the market squarewith its three pointed cone-shaped towers. Directly opposite is the Brodhaus, which is the only remaining guild house in Einbeck. There are numerous other sights in the city center, such as the Rats-Apotheke pharmacy, Tiedexer Straße, the ramparts including the historic city wall and the Till Eulenspiegel fountain.
If you are looking for a little nature in the city center, the ramparts, Stukenbrok Park and Stiftsgarten are the right places for you. Although these places are no longer in the pedestrian zone, they are located directly around the old town.
Tip:
Cyclists can park their bikes at various bike racks, in a bicycle garage directly behind the Tourist-Information in Knochenhauerstraße,
a bicycle station at Möncheplatz (parking and charging facilities), or in the weatherproof bicycle boxes (at the StadtMuseum). E-charging stations for e-bikes are also available in Einbeck.
Further information on parking and charging options can be found here.
The Krummes Wasser stream, a northern tributary of the Ilme, flows through the town and was involved in giving Einbeck its name. The Middle Low German version of the word Bach is Beeke, from which Einbeck was derived.
In the Einbeck town center in the pedestrian zone, retailers invite you to stroll through the city and restaurateurs provide food and drink in their cafés or restaurants provide culinary variety.
On a guided city tour, a tour guide will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the city and guide you through the city in an authentic way.
To experience the history of the old town and mobility, a visit to the StadtMuseum with the RadHaus is a good idea, as is a visit to Europe's largest classic car museum, the PS.SPEICHER and its collections within walking distance in the city area. For those interested in art, there are several galleries and exhibitions in the city.
The landmark of the city center is the old town hall on the market squarewith its three pointed cone-shaped towers. Directly opposite is the Brodhaus, which is the only remaining guild house in Einbeck. There are numerous other sights in the city center, such as the Rats-Apotheke pharmacy, Tiedexer Straße, the ramparts including the historic city wall and the Till Eulenspiegel fountain.
If you are looking for a little nature in the city center, the ramparts, Stukenbrok Park and Stiftsgarten are the right places for you. Although these places are no longer in the pedestrian zone, they are located directly around the old town.
Tip:
Cyclists can park their bikes at various bike racks, in a bicycle garage directly behind the Tourist-Information in Knochenhauerstraße,
a bicycle station at Möncheplatz (parking and charging facilities), or in the weatherproof bicycle boxes (at the StadtMuseum). E-charging stations for e-bikes are also available in Einbeck.
Further information on parking and charging options can be found here.
