Gräber erzählen Geschichte - Reformierter Friedhof - St.-Ulrici-Brüdern-Friedhof - Martinifriedhof

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Castle walk with Andreas Schwarz

Meeting point: Entrance to the Reformed Cemetery, Juliusstraße 43, 38118 Braunschweig

Since the 18th century, Braunschweig's city center has been surrounded by a ring of cemeteries. Each parish established its own cemetery and buried its dead in the countryside outside the city gates. An eventful period of our history is hidden beneath the grass and stones. The traces of those days are still visible today.

Reformed cemetery - St. Ulrici Brothers cemetery - Martini cemetery

Discover the rich history of three unique cemeteries in Braunschweig.

In 1749, Duke Karl I gave the Reformed community land just outside the city gates for its own cemetery.

At St. Ulrici-Brüdern rests Heinrich Werner, composer of the Heideröslein and eyewitness to the Brunswick riots of 1830, when Duke Charles II fled and his brother Wilhelm took over the government.

Continue to the St. Martini cemetery and meet Georg Carl Wilhelm Henneberg, who had the tragic task of transporting the body of the fallen Duke Friedrich Wilhelm to Brunswick after the Battle of Quatre-Bras. Immerse yourself in the moving stories and historical moments that bring Brunswick's past to life in these three cemeteries.

Tickets can be purchased in advance at the museum ticket office or directly at the meeting point. Only cash payment is possible on site.
If the minimum number of 7 participants is not reached one week before the event, the Schlossmuseum reserves the right to cancel it.

Participation from the age of 14.

Price information:

Registration under 0531/470-4876 or schlossmuseum@residenzschloss-braunschweig.de.