Attractions around Helmstedt

Lothar, born in 1075, came from the Saxon nobility. His home was the region between Braunschweig and Helmstedt. He is called "von Süpplingenburg" after the ancestral home of his … read more

This creek has only a length of about 7, 5 km. It is located just outside the city on the edge of the Elms. The present Königslutter was initially named … read more

Very nice place to enter the early history of our region.
Nice cultural monument

Better from Esbeck drive over the bush house

This geopoint is a paradise for those interested in geology, geologists and anyone who wants to become one. Here is Elmkalk in all its variants.
On the northern edge of … read more

Here you can experience history up close.

There is nothing like it in Elm.

For a short rest.

A nice place and some nice old buildings. Especially worth seeing is the old university and the town hall. But otherwise Helmstedt is quite charming and worth a visit. You can spend the night in the centrally located Park Hotel.

Very nice motto: in the land of the elves 🧝🏻‍♀️.
Let yourself be inspired by the nature of the elves 🧚‍♀️ and marvel at the beautiful park with the big old trees.

Traces from the Ice Age can be discovered here. The glaciers came from Scandinavia / Sweden 🇸🇪 and left scratches in the ground and stones 🪨.

Many small ponds have been created here as a result of stone quarrying. Information boards explain the origin and the special features of the geological formations.
During our hike, however, … read more

Stone 🪨 was quarried here! The quarry area is now a great local recreation area and is wonderful for hiking 🥾. Here you can also learn something about the geological … read more

Very well-kept castle as a base for walks or to linger.

Very surprising when you come out of the forest like this.

The source of the Schunter lies at the northeastern foot of the main saddle of the mountain Elm. Its and the subsequent valley follows a road southeast of which, about … read more

Here the glaciers that came from Scandinavia have left scratches in the ground and stones 🪨. In the geo-path you can 🪨 see 👀 the different stones and read the exciting journey 🧳 on information boards.

Here you can find out which geological formations occur where in "Velpker Switzerland" 🇨🇭.

In the middle of the forest, a beautiful little valley which is easy to explore for families and children! Very nicely done right! A little adventure !!

There is a lot of interesting things to discover on the entire tour! Preferably on foot !!