The former Hanseatic city and half-timbered town Einbeck is one of the five cities of the so-called Half-timbered pentagon in southern Lower Saxony in the Weserbergland, is located on the German Timber-Frame Road and is with its over 400 half-timbered buildings 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 more than 700-year-old Brewing tradition the city.
The stream Crooked water, a northern tributary of the Ilme, flows through the town and was involved in the naming of Einbeck. The Middle Low German version of the word Bach is Beeke, of which one Einbeck derived.
The Einbeck city center in the pedestrian zone Retailers for a stroll through the city and Restaurant operators worry in their Cafes or restaurants for the culinary diversity.
At a Stadtführung A tour guide will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the city and will lead you through the city in an authentic way.
To experience the history of the old town and mobility, a visit to the City Museum with the RadHaus and a visit to the largest vintage car museum in Europe, the PS.STORAGE and its collections within walking distance in the city area. For art lovers, there are several Galleries and exhibitions.
The Landmark the city center is the Old City Hall at the market squarewith its three pointed cone-shaped towers. Directly opposite is the Bread House, which is the only preserved guild house in Einbeck. In the city center there are numerous other points of interest & sights such as the Rats-Apotheke, the Tiedexer Straße, the ramparts including the historic city wall or the Till Eulenspiegel fountain.
If you want to explore the city centre a little spending time outdoors If you're looking for a place to relax, the Wallanlagen Park, Stukenbrok Park, and Stiftsgarten are the perfect place. 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 the Knochenhauerstraße,
You can park or park your bike at a bicycle station at Möncheplatz (parking and charging facilities) or in the weatherproof bicycle boxes (at the StadtMuseum). Charging stations for e-bikes are also available in Einbeck.
More information about Parking -and charging options you can find here.
The stream Crooked water, a northern tributary of the Ilme, flows through the town and was involved in the naming of Einbeck. The Middle Low German version of the word Bach is Beeke, of which one Einbeck derived.
The Einbeck city center in the pedestrian zone Retailers for a stroll through the city and Restaurant operators worry in their Cafes or restaurants for the culinary diversity.
At a Stadtführung A tour guide will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the city and will lead you through the city in an authentic way.
To experience the history of the old town and mobility, a visit to the City Museum with the RadHaus and a visit to the largest vintage car museum in Europe, the PS.STORAGE and its collections within walking distance in the city area. For art lovers, there are several Galleries and exhibitions.
The Landmark the city center is the Old City Hall at the market squarewith its three pointed cone-shaped towers. Directly opposite is the Bread House, which is the only preserved guild house in Einbeck. In the city center there are numerous other points of interest & sights such as the Rats-Apotheke, the Tiedexer Straße, the ramparts including the historic city wall or the Till Eulenspiegel fountain.
If you want to explore the city centre a little spending time outdoors If you're looking for a place to relax, the Wallanlagen Park, Stukenbrok Park, and Stiftsgarten are the perfect place. 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 the Knochenhauerstraße,
You can park or park your bike at a bicycle station at Möncheplatz (parking and charging facilities) or in the weatherproof bicycle boxes (at the StadtMuseum). Charging stations for e-bikes are also available in Einbeck.
More information about Parking -and charging options you can find here.
Good to know
Opening hours
The city center is accessible at all times. Restrictions may apply during festivals, markets, or other events.
Price information
Access to Einbeck’s city center is public and completely free of charge.
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for families
for individual guests
Pets Allowed
suitable for seniors
for children (any age)
Suitable for prams
linguistic proficiency
German
Other equipment/furnishings
Children's playground (outdoor)
toilet facility
Barrier-free toilet
Barrier-free access
Possible ways to pay
for free
Accessibility
Travel for everyone
The city center is barrier-free accessiblePlease note that parts of the city center are cobbled and may not be easy to walk on.
Arrival & Parking
The town of Einbeck is located in the middle of the low mountain ranges of Weserbergland, Harz and Solling and on the Leine river.
Einbeck's city center can be reached from Einbeck-Mitte train station in about 8 minutes (approximately 700 m) on foot. For those arriving by car, there are numerous public parking spaces and electric car charging stations around the old town center.
Einbeck's city center can be reached from Einbeck-Mitte train station in about 8 minutes (approximately 700 m) on foot. For those arriving by car, there are numerous public parking spaces and electric car charging stations around the old town center.
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Tourist Information Einbeck
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37574 Einbeck
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Tourist Information Einbeck
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