Att göra i Goslar - 11 tips till en historisk stad i Tyskland

What to do in Goslar? This German town is a charming and historic little gem, with an old town centre that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here are our top tips for things to see and do!

Goslar in Germany

Goslar is a medieval town full of historic churches and charming half-timbered houses. In 1992, the old town was added to UNESCO's prestigious list, along with the Rammelsberg mine just outside the town.

We visited Goslar by motorhome in the summer of 2022, when the town celebrated its 1100th anniversary. The town was founded in 922.

Goslar is located in the federal state of Lower Saxony, about 9 kilometres southeast of Berlin. Hanover.

What to do in Goslar?

What to see and do in Goslar? This city has a lot of history and a lot of interesting sights. We have compiled a list of our top tips here.

1. Strolling in the Old Town (Altstadt)

Perhaps the most obvious thing to do in Goslar is to stroll around the old town (Altstadt), which is also the part of the city that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city is full of charming houses and alleys, many with a medieval history. A lot of the houses are beautiful and finely decorated half-timbered houses.

2. Admire facades and signs

Don't miss a closer look at all the houses! We were fascinated by all the beautiful and unique facades. It's also fun to look up at all the nice and creative signs hanging over cafés and shops. A bit like in a fairy tale!

3. Experience the carillon on the Marktplatz

One of the places you'll want to check out in Goslar is the Markplatz, with the town hall and market fountain, which is adorned with Goslar's landmark eagle.

In the square you can also, at certain times, watch the city's carillon. This is really nice with figures coming out of small gaps and moving in front of their audience.

4. Impressed by Kaiserworth

On the Marktplatz is the historic Kaiserworth House, which is both beautiful and impressive. It has stood on the square since 1484, when it was built as a 'guild house'. Today the building serves as a hotel.

5. Peek into the church of St James the Elder

The Church of St James the Elder, commonly called St James or Jakobikirche, is a historic church building in the old town of Goslar. The church today serves as the parish church for the Catholic community.

6. look in Market Church of St Cosman and Damian

The Marktkirche Sankt Cosmas and Damian is an Evangelical Lutheran church building in the centre of Goslar's old town. This church, named after Saints Cosmas and Damian, is today the main parish church of the town.

7. Visit the Imperial Palace in Goslar

One of the most important sights in Goslar is the Imperial Palace (Kaiserpfalz). As early as 1005, Henry II built a first imperial mansion in Goslar, which soon became larger and more powerful than neighbouring palaces due to the rich ore deposits in the Rammelsberg mine.

The interior of the palace can be visited for a fee, which is interesting. There are several fine exhibitions that tell the story.

Most fascinating of all is the Great Hall of the palace, which is richly decorated with majestic paintings and has a lovely view of the palace gardens.

8. Walk to the church Frankenberger Kirche

The former monastery church and current Evangelical Lutheran parish church of St Peter and Paul in Goslar is commonly referred to as the Frankenberg church and stands on the Frankenberg hill at the western end of the historic old town. The church is mainly Romanesque, but also has Gothic and Baroque elements.

Next to the church are several other historic buildings, such as a medieval hospital and an old gate. The area is also green and pretty, with charming houses and a beautiful landscape in the background.

9. See art in the Mönchehaus Museum

At the Mönchehaus Museum you can see modern art. The art is displayed in an old half-timbered house from the 16th century, as well as in surrounding houses, the cellar and a sculpture garden.

10. coffee in a cosy outdoor café

During the summer months you will find plenty of cosy outdoor cafés in Goslar. It's nice to sit down for a bite to eat, or perhaps a tasty German pastry.

11. Take a guided tour of the mine in Rammelsberg.

The Rammelsberg mine is a site where metals were extracted for a thousand years. Mining activities ceased in 1988 and in 1992 the mine was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, together with the old town of Goslar. Various guided tours are organised in the mine, and it is a very interesting place to visit.

READ MORE: Rammelsberg Mine - a Unesco World Heritage Site in Goslar

More things to do in Goslar for culture and history lovers

Want to experience even more in this beautiful city? Here you will find more suggestions for things to see and do in Goslar, for those interested in culture and history.

Wide door is part of the medieval city fortifications.
Gustav Adolf's stave church is a stave church from 1908, which is a copy of the medieval Borgund stave church in Norway (Hahneklee).
Church of the New World is a former monastery church from the 12th century, which today serves as a Protestant parish church (Rosentorstrasse 27).
Siemens House is a half-timbered house built in 1692/1693 by the merchant and mayor Hans Siemens (Schreiberstrasse/Bergstrasse).
Collegiate church of St George is a baroque church and part of the former Augustinian monastery of St Georg (Gut Grauhof 2).

More to do in Goslar with kids or teens

Travelling with children or teenagers? Then you can find some more tips for things to do in Goslar here.

Horse and carriage is a way to experience the sights in Goslar.
Love Bank Path is a beautiful hiking trail, with a total length of seven kilometres.
Tourist trains is another way to get around and experience Goslar.
Tin figure museum is a museum of tin figures - emperors, bishops, miners, women and children. (Klapperhagen 1)

Things to do in Goslar - on film

Where can you stay or park your caravan?

There are of course many different hotels and other accommodation options in Goslar to choose from. We visited the city by motorhome and stayed at the Füllekuhle car park on Bertha von Suttner Strasse. This car park is completely free, you are allowed to park your motorhome here, and you have an excellent starting point for visiting the city. However, there are no services.

More things to see and do around Goslar

There is of course more to see and do in the neighbourhood of Goslar. We can recommend nice resorts such as Quedlinburg, Blankenburg and Wernigerode. If you appreciate beautiful nature, we can recommend a visit to Thale, and perhaps even at Germany's longest suspension bridge.

Even more tips for things to do in Goslar?

Have you been to Goslar? Tell us about your experiences and your relationship with the city! Do you have any other tips for things to see and do in Goslar?

Facts about Goslar

Country: Germany
Federal Republic of Germany: Lower Saxony
Location: The town is located on the edge of the Harz mountain range.
Residents: More than 50 000 (2019)
Read more: You can find more information at Niedersachsen Tourism.

History of Goslar

922: Goslar was founded by Henry I.
11th century: Emperor Henry 11 built a Kaiserpfalz (imperial palace) in the town. The city became an important centre of the German-Roman Empire, partly because of the silver deposits in Rammelsberg, and several national parliaments were held here.
14th century: The city was granted the status of a free national city and became a member of the Hanseatic League.
17th century: The city was occupied by Swedish troops.
1802: The city's status as a free national city ended and Goslar was assigned to Prussia.
1807: The city fell to Westphalia.
1866: The city fell to Hanover.
1866: The city became Prussian again.
The Second World War: In Nazi Germany, Goslar was known as the 'Reichsbauernstadt' (Reich farmers' town) and was the centre of the Reichsnährstand organisation.
1992: The historic city centre, together with the Rammelsberg mine, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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Helena+från+Finland says:

We visited Goslar a few years ago. However, it was only a state visit. At least we had time to stroll around the old town and look at nice houses. Of course, did not miss the coffee☕😊. Cosy city that we can probably imagine coming back to.

30 October 2022 - 9:05

- Helena+från+Finland says:
  
  😂😂😂great with writing programmes....We were of course on a day visit.
  
  30 October 2022 - 9:07
  
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    Helena says:
    
    Haha, recognition of the spelling! "State visit" was really fun!!! But certainly Goslar is a cosy town !!! Funny that you have also been here! 🙂
    
    30 October 2022 - 17:29
    
Lena+i+Wales+och+Spanien says:

Oh, lovely little Goslar.
I have been there several times and guided Swedish tourists around. Such a nice and interesting little town. Gives me great travel guide memories.
However, I have not been to the mine.
Have fun!

03 November 2022 - 14:33

Things to do in Goslar - 11 tips for a historic town in Germany

Goslar in Germany

What to do in Goslar?

1. Strolling in the Old Town (Altstadt)

2. Admire facades and signs

3. Experience the carillon on the Marktplatz

4. Impressed by Kaiserworth

5. Peek into the church of St James the Elder

6. look in Market Church of St Cosman and Damian

7. Visit the Imperial Palace in Goslar

8. Walk to the church Frankenberger Kirche

9. See art in the Mönchehaus Museum

10. coffee in a cosy outdoor café

11. Take a guided tour of the mine in Rammelsberg.

More things to do in Goslar for culture and history lovers

More to do in Goslar with kids or teens

Things to do in Goslar - on film

Where can you stay or park your caravan?

More things to see and do around Goslar

Even more tips for things to do in Goslar?

Facts about Goslar

History of Goslar

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