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Goslar – Imperial History, Medieval Heritage & UNESCO Treasures
- Duration2 hours
- Max Travelers25 people
- CategoryAgent Low Quality Product, Culture
Overview
Discover, admire and explore Goslar’s imperial landmarks, medieval streets, historic market squares and beautifully preserved half-timbered houses. Uncover the influence of Rammelsberg’s mining wealth and experience the unique atmosphere of a UNESCO World Heritage city shaped by more than a thousand years of history.
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What's included
Private guided tour
What's Not included
Gratuities and refreshments
Itinerary
Begin at Goslaru2019s magnificent Imperial Palace, one of the cityu2019s most important landmarks. Discover how Goslar became a centre of imperial power during the Holy Roman Empire and admire its impressive Romanesque architecture.
Explore the surviving Domvorhalle, the former entrance to the Imperial Palaceu2019s collegiate church. Continue to St. Ulrichu2019s Chapel and discover these important remnants of Goslaru2019s medieval imperial complex.
Enter Goslaru2019s historic centre and wander through its atmospheric medieval streets. Admire the cityu2019s remarkable collection of around 1,500 historic half-timbered houses and learn how mining wealth helped Goslar prosper.
Discover the historic Market Square, the heart of Goslaru2019s old town. Admire the Town Hall, Market Church, historic guild buildings and impressive fau00e7ades surrounding this medieval square.
See the famous Market Fountain, crowned by its distinctive golden imperial eagle. Learn how the monument reflects Goslaru2019s historic connection with imperial authority and mining wealth.
Admire Goslaru2019s historic Town Hall and the imposing towers of the Market Church of St. Cosmas and Damian. Together, these landmarks create one of the cityu2019s most recognisable historic views.
Experience Goslaru2019s famous carillon and its animated mining figures. Discover how the display brings the story of Rammelsbergu2019s mining heritage to life.
Walk through the atmospheric Schuhhof and surrounding historic streets. Discover the world of medieval merchants, craftsmen and guilds while admiring the distinctive architecture of this former commercial quarter.
Explore remnants of Goslaru2019s medieval fortifications and discover how the wealthy city protected itself. Admire the Breite Tor and learn about the defensive system that once surrounded the historic centre.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.