Einbecker Innenstadt

The former Hanseatic city and half-timbered town of Einbeck is one of the five towns in the so-called half-timbered pentagon in southern Lower Saxony in the Weserbergland, is located on the German Half-Timbered Road and, with its more than 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 700-year brewing tradition.

The Krummes Wasser stream, 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 brook is Beeke, from which Einbeck was derived.

In the pedestrian zone in Einbeck's town center, retailers invite you to take a stroll through the town, while cafés and restaurants provide culinary variety.
On a guided tour of the town, a tour guide will give you a wonderful insight into the history of the town and guide you through the town 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 the largest classic car museum in Europe, 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 Einbeck's only remaining guild house. There are numerous other sights in the town center, such as the Rats-Apotheke pharmacy, Tiedexer Straße, the ramparts including the historic town wall and the Till Eulenspiegel fountain.

If you are looking for a bit of 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 office 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 facilities can be found here.