Overview
With its rows of timber-framed houses, imposing ducal palace and historic old town, Celle is a popular tourist destination. It makes a great base for excursions into the Lüneburg Heath and to nearby cities like Hanover and Brunswick.
Architecture · Day Trips · Festivals · History · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget accommodation starts from €26 per night for a single room.
Activities
Guided walking tours cost €5. Christmas market entry is free.
Food
Local specialties include Heidschnuckenbraten (mutton from heathland sheep) and Spargel (asparagus in season).
Transport
Celle is on the B3 road and has a railway station (Bahnhofsplatz 6) with connections to Hanover and Brunswick.