Brunswick

Go on a driving holiday in Germany and visit Braunschweig, the city of Henry the Lion, which is the largest city in southeast Lower Saxony and also the cultural and economic centre of the region. Must-see sights in the city include Burgplatz with the castle lion, St Blasii Cathedral and the Gothic town hall in the old town. Burgplatz was rebuilt and extended by Duke Henry the Lion in the 12th century. The square is surrounded by Dankwarderode Castle - Henrik Löve's former residence - the cathedral, the classical Vieweghaus and several half-timbered buildings. In the middle of this traditional square stands the town's landmark: a bronze statue of a lion, which the Duke had erected as a symbol of his power and jurisdiction. Find a cheap weekend break for the whole family and explore Braunschweig and the surrounding area with Risskov.