Things to do in

Celle

This tour is only available in German. Get to know Celle in a relaxed way. Start the tour, marvel at the Celle Castle, one of Celles landmarks and discover the Old Town with its more than 450 half-timbered houses. The tour begins at Thaerplatz, where you will learn about the history of Germany's oldest "prison". The tour continues to Magnusgraben and the palace park, where you can admire the sculpture of the stallion Wohlklang. In the castle park you will also find an impressive Caucasian winged walnut tree. The next stop is Celle Palace, one of the most outstanding residences in Germany. Here you can visit the magnificent state apartments and the baroque theatre (You can buy tickets on site.). The tour continues to Fritz-Grasshoff-Gasse and Kalandgasse, the smallest and oldest alley in Celle. The tour also takes you to the town church of St Mary's, where you can climb the Tower. 235 steps lead to the viewing level at a height of 52 metres. On the Stechbahn, the town's former tournament ground, you will learn more about the history of Celle and the founding of the town. After you hear the Celle carillon, which plays melodies such as "In die Weite Welt" or "Freude schöner Götterfunken" you have the chance to listen to lanterns, see a hanging toilet and discover other charming places of Celles Old Town and its history. The tour is a family-friendly 3 kilometres long. At the tour stops, there are entertaining tasks to solve and fun questions to answer. Who knows, for example, what ... but no, we won't tell you yet! The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Celle by a good friend. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city. You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa. Enjoy your time in Celle! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Explore the city with 400 timber-framed houses and a ducal palace dating back to the 13th century is the reason why it is so famous among tourists. Towering over the town is the Celle castle, which combines Renaissance and Baroque elements and is home to a museum, a chapel, and a theatre. It was used as the main residence of the dukes of Saxe-Wittenberg and Brunswick-Lüneburg. Not to forget is also the serene 18th-century French garden, designed as a baroque courtyard. But the modern days have marked their presence here as well, thanks to the ultramodern Kunstmuseum, illuminated during the night as a 24-hour museum. Celle certainly will seduce visitors with its charm and juxtaposition of old and new, and as you stroll down from site to site, you will be fascinated by the beauty of this charming city.