Braunschweig – discover sustainability

Lively shopping and cultural city

Since the city was founded by Henry the Lion, Braunschweig has been shaped over the centuries by the Guelphs and the Hanseatic League and is now an attractive shopping city and lively cultural center. Discover Braunschweig sustainably: Everything that makes a big city can be reached within a short distance: a charming city center with historic squares, varied stores, restaurants, sights and event highlights as well as the beautiful parkland along the River Oker, which flows around the city center. The Lion City is easily accessible by train thanks to the good connections to the German rail network. From the main train station, visitors can reach Braunschweig’s nearby city center in a short time by public transport, on their own bike or on foot.

Discover Braunschweig sustainably:

9 tips:

– To incentivize the use of electric vehicles, the city of Braunschweig has installed sufficient charging stations in the city. In addition, you can park your electric car for up to three hours free of charge in public parking spaces in the city.

– On the cycle and footpaths of the Braunschweig ring track, you can get to know the Lion City in a relaxed way. The route takes you past several leisure facilities and offers a high recreational value with its differently shaped sections.

– Whether in the cosy Café Lüttes on the Alte Waage, in the makery, a café in the middle of the quaint Magniviertel district or in one of the many other cute cafés in the city center, you can enjoy coffee specialties, homemade cakes or hearty snacks. Best of all, all the ingredients used are fair trade or locally sourced.

– Enjoy a coffee to go on the go without a guilty conscience – the RECUP reusable deposit system makes it possible. Have your RECUP cup filled by one of the participating restaurateurs and simply return it to any of the campaign partners after use.

– Browse Naturalou, Jojeco or the Naturladen for environmentally friendly and fair trade products such as household utensils, decorative items, jewelry, clothing and all kinds of other sustainable products

– Every Saturday, the weekly market at the historic old town market attracts visitors with fresh food from the region. The goods on offer range from regional foods such as fruit, vegetables, cheese and sausage to honey from local bees.

– If you are specifically looking for fair trade or regionally produced delicacies such as delicious chocolate and aromatic coffee, you should stop by the tourist information office at Kleine Burg 14 or Contigo, a charming store in the city center.

– A relaxing walk through the Riddagshausen nature reserve is not just a chance to observe plants and birds. A herd of fallow deer also awaits your visit in the forest enclosure. If you like, you can also take part in the ranger guided tour of the Haus Entenfang nature experience center and learn exciting details about the local flora and fauna.

– From the end of November to the end of December, the traditional Braunschweig Christmas market invites you to visit. There you can enjoy a wide selection of delicious food and drinks, served on sustainable disposable or reusable tableware. Energy-saving LED lighting and the use of 100 percent natural electricity from renewable sources ensure a festive market atmosphere.