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Lappwald Forest
The Lappwald is an extensive woodland on the ridge west of Helmstedt and a popular local recreation destination. Old beech and mixed forests, marked hiking trails and quiet clearings make it ideal for walks, bike rides and wildlife watching. The inner-German border once ran through the Lappwald, recalled today by a border nature trail. Anyone seeking quiet, fresh air and wide views will find the perfect retreat in the Lappwald all year round.
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Old Town & Market
The Juleum, the market square with the town hall and the half-timbered heart of the university town.
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Old Town & Market
Juleum
Helmstedt's landmark: the magnificent Renaissance assembly hall of the former university, with its striking watchman's tower, today a regional museum and library.
Free entry
Old Town & Market
Market Square & Town Hall
The heart of the old town: a lively market square with the historic town hall, surrounded by half-timbered houses, cafés and the weekly market.
Free entry
Old Town & Market
Half-Timbered Old Town
Winding lanes, colourful half-timbered houses and historic courtyards — the old town tells of Helmstedt's heyday as a university city.
Free entry
Old Town & Market
Watchman's Tower
The soaring tower of the Juleum shapes Helmstedt's skyline and offers wide views over the old town and the Lappwald forest.
Free entry