Germany's Hidden Fairytale Town | Celle
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🇩🇪Celle is a charming small city located in northern Germany.
About 2 hours from Hamburg and just 1 hour from Hanover!
Full of fairytale-like alleys and medieval sensibilities,
it's perfect for those who love history, art, and nature.
✔️5 must-visit places in Celle
1. 📍Celle Old Town (Altstadt und Stechbahn)
A street with about 500 beautifully preserved traditional timber-framed buildings.
With many buildings from the 16th to 18th centuries, the colorful exterior walls and elaborate carvings are eye-catching.
There are many souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants hidden inside the cute alleys, making walking around fun.
A photo spot where you can't stop snapping your camera!
2. 📍Celler Schloss
This castle, built in the 14th century, was once the summer residence of the Electors of Hanover.
It is now a museum, a place to learn about the history and culture of Celle.
This year, there will be special exhibitions, readings, plays, concerts, and even a party to celebrate the castle’s 250th anniversary!
3. 📍Französischer Garten
A few minutes’ walk from Celle Castle,
this sunny French-style park is perfect for a walk or a picnic!
A tranquil atmosphere with flowers and trees,
and there is even a bee academy inside the park – great for visiting with children.
4. 📍Bomann-Museum
This museum introduces the folk culture, agricultural history, and crafts of Lower Saxony.
It’s exciting to see old farming tools, everyday items, and other tools that were actually used!
5. 📍Nature and Festivals in Celle
The area around Celle is rich in forests and lakes, making it perfect for summer activities like hiking, boating, and swimming!
In winter, the Christmas market is the best! Traditional handicrafts, warm Glühwein (Bangshaw), and a festive atmosphere under twinkling lights make for an unforgettable experience.
Celle is small, quiet, but full of charm.
If you are visiting Hamburg or Hanover,
make sure to take a day to visit this hidden German fairytale town!