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Einbeck is a town in South Lower Saxony, Germany.

Tiedexer Straße

Understand[edit]

Einbeck is located between the Harz mountains and the Weser Uplands some 30 km north of Göttingen.

It is best known for its medieval city centre and its traditional beer.

Get in[edit]

By train[edit]

Einbeck can best be accessed by regional trains from Hanover or Göttingen that stop in Salzderhelden railway station.

By car[edit]

Einbeck is connected to the Autobahn network with A7. From junction Northeim Nord, follow B3.

Get around[edit]

The city centre can best be explored on foot.

See[edit]

Einbeck's medieval town hall
Eicke's house - Tourist Info
  • 1 Altes Rathaus (old town hall), Marktplatz. (1540) It is located at the historic market place with many timber framed buildings.
  • 2 Eickesches Haus (Eicke's house), Marktstraße 13. Built in the 16th century with interesting carving, now housing the Tourist Office.
  • 3 Jacobikirche (St. James's Church), Marktpl. 9. Market church near old town hall.
  • 4 Münsterkirche.
  • 5 PS Speicher, Tiedexer Tor 3. museum, includes bikes and cars.
  • 6 Stadtmuseum Einbeck (Museum of the city of Einbeck), Auf dem Steinwege 11-13. includes bicycle museum.

Do[edit]

  • 1 Einbecker Brewery tour (Einbecker Brauhaus), Papenstraße 4-7. Founded before 1378, it is one of the oldest still operating breweries in the world. 3 hour tour only by prior arrangement.
  • Pick up a schedule in the Tourist Office.
  • Book guided tour through Einbeck, also in the Tourism Office.
  • Basic information: Visitors information (pdf file)[dead link]

Buy[edit]

Souvenirs of the city Einbeck can be easily bought at the Tourism Office.

  • Einbecker Brewery Shop, Papenstraße 4-7. Monday to Friday, 14.30 to 17.30. merchandise about the beer

Eat[edit]

Drink[edit]

Obviously have to sample the Einbecker Bock beer.

  • Clarissen Cafe (near Eicke's house).

Sleep[edit]

Connect[edit]

Post Office, Dr.-Friedrich-Uhde-Street 18

Go next[edit]

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