Things to do in Goslar

Let yourself be enchanted by skilled workers and imperial buildings in the middle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a look at the Siemenshaus - headquarters of the industrial family and one of the city's largest town houses.

Marvel at the historical paintings in the large hall, which completely fill all the wall surfaces. In the Romanesque Palatinate Chapel you can see the gravestone of Henry III. under which the emperor's heart still rests today. The chair backs of the Kaiserstuhl and a comprehensive exhibition in the vaults of the winter hall will certainly delight you. Goslar, the thousand-year-old imperial city in the Harz Mountains, invites you to an eventful journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. Where emperors and kings once ruled, visitors today find a lively city with picturesque streets and squares to stroll, linger, shop, enjoy and relax.

Get to know Goslar in a relaxed way. Start the self-guided tour whenever you like and spend a varied and enjoyable time in this beautiful city. The tour starts at the railway station and takes you through the old town of Goslar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You will come to the Neuwerk Church, the Jakobi Church and the Church of St Cosmas and Damian. The tour continues to the lively market square with its cafés, where you can admire the town hall, the market fountain and the baker's guild house. You then visit the Schuhhof, the oldest square in the city, before arriving at the Romanesque church of St Cosmas and Damian. Magnificent guild houses are on your way before you visit Peterstraße, which still shows the old original townscape with many small half-timbered houses. The tour ends at the Lohmühle mill at "Klapperhagen", not far from the starting point, after you have, of course, marvelled at the imposing imperial palace. The tour is family-friendly and offers a varied route of around 3 kilometres. In between, there are always opportunities to stop at local cafés and restaurants. It's like being shown Goslar by a good friend who knows the city like the back of his hand and has many exciting stories and anecdotes to tell. 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 Goslar! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Experience the fascinating atmosphere in the evening streets of the historic old town. Hear true, legendary and humorous stories. The evening will end with a rustic drink. Goslar, the thousand-year-old imperial city in the Harz Mountains, invites you to an eventful journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. Where emperors and kings once ruled, visitors today find a lively city with picturesque streets and squares to stroll, linger, shop, enjoy and relax.

Listen how right and order for citizens, guilds and the city have been enforced. "Beisskatze", pillory, torture and witches were part of life and still ensure a scary mood. Goslar, die tausendjährige Kaiserstadt am Harz, lädt ein zu einer erlebnisreichen Zeitreise vom Mittelalter bis in die Gegenwart. Wo einst Kaiser und Könige regierten, finden Besucher heute eine lebhafte Stadt mit malerischen Gassen und Plätzen zum Bummeln, Verweilen, Shoppen, Genießen und Entspannen. Die besondere Atmosphäre Goslars, die Mischung aus Tradition, Geschichte und Moderne, wird bei einem Streifzug durch die zum UNESCO-Weltkulturerbe ernannte Altstadt deutlich.

Das Goslarer Rathaus ist ein Jahrhundertbauwerk im ganz speziellen Wortsinn: beginnend in der Mitte des 15. Jahrhunderts mit dem Ostflügel, dessen Arkaden sich zum Marktplatz öffnen, wurde es über mehr als 400 Jahre durch immer neue Anbauten vergrößert. Der Huldigungssaal im Goslarer Rathaus wurde zwischen 1505 und 1520 als Ratssitzungssaal eingerichtet. Er ist ein einzigartiges Kleinod spätgotischer Raumkunst: seine Wände, die Decke und sogar die Fensternischen sind vollständig mit Tafelgemälden ausgekleidet. Jedes einzelne Gemälde ist ein Kunstwerk von hoher Qualität, das sich in den überwältigenden Gesamteindruck einfügt. Nachdem der Huldigungssaal über Jahre hinweg restauriert worden ist, schützt heute aufwändige Sicherheits-, Klima- und Lichttechnik dieses Kunstwerk vor dem Verfall. Eine multimediale Inszenierung macht den Huldigungssaal heute wieder erlebbar. Es befindet sich neben der Tourist-Information auch ein Welterbe-Infozentrum im Kellergeschoss desRathauses.

Come along on a tour of the picturesque upper town with history and “secret witchcraft”. Follow the traces of the witch hunt during the Renaissance and listen to legends about the witch myth. Goslar, the thousand-year-old imperial city in the Harz Mountains, invites you to an eventful journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. Where emperors and kings once ruled, visitors today find a lively city with picturesque streets and squares to stroll, linger, shop, enjoy and relax.

A dishonest profession - executioner. Nobody likes him – everyone needs him. Learn about the life of the executioner, torture and judgment. Follow Kruse III. through Goslar's alleys and put your sense of justice to the test, you will be rewarded with a delicious “drop of blood”. Goslar, the thousand-year-old imperial city in the Harz Mountains, invites you to an eventful journey through time from the Middle Ages to the present day. Where emperors and kings once ruled, visitors today find a lively city with picturesque streets and squares to stroll, linger, shop, enjoy and relax.

Welcome to the town of gorgeous Goslar, known throughout history as one of the small towns that have survived based on the production of the mine, situated in the outskirts. This town has the largest number of old beautifully-carved, half-timbered houses in Germany, 1800 of them! The Old Town of Goslar and the Mines of Rammelsberg are listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is a charming place for strolling through the winding streets and admiring the well-preserved, picturesque houses. See the St.Ulrich Chapel which originates in the history of this magnificent palace. Inside is a sarcophagus that contains the heart of Henry III, who was interred in Goslar at his request, and has been kept since 1884 in the Chapel of St. Ulrich. Pass the "Lohmühle" Leather Tanners’ Mill to find out that this was the leather tanners. It was built in the early 16th century and served later as both a cement- and a leather tanning mill. You can still see parts of the historic water wheel and the mechanism for grinding oak bark and making tannic acid. Discover the highlights of the beautiful city of Goslar, stroll the streets of the Old Town and visit the Imperial Palace.

You will see the Imperial Palace of Goslar which is a historical building complex at the foot of the Rammelsberg hill in the south of the town of Goslar, north of the Harz mountains in central Germany. It covers an area of about 340 by 180 meters. Here, discover the architectural features of the Kaiser statue, learn about the history of the Wander Kaisertum and its new lighting technology feature of the Imperial Palace. Next, if possible, you will visit the Siemenshaus which is considered one of the most beautiful houses of the area. This 19th century house is a very prominent destination of the city. It is located on the corner of Schreiber- Bergstrasse and was built in 1692-93 by the merchant and city captain Hans Siemens. Finally, you will stroll through the Peterstrasse street which once led to the St. Peter’s Church on the Frankenberg and the mill at the mountain bridge. It begins at the street Am Beek and goes from the confluence Ziegenstraße in the mountain road over. Learn the history of this street from your guide.