Zwinger, Goslar

Name: Zwinger
Address: Thomasstraße 2, Goslar, 38640, Germany
Telephone: +49 5321 43140

#4 among attractions in Goslar

Tower, Museum, Specialty museum

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The Zwinger in Goslar is a battery tower that is part of the fortifications of the old imperial city of Goslar, Germany. It is located on the Thomaswall in the south of the town and was built in 1517. On this side Goslar was strongly dominated by the nearby hill of Rammelsberg, which would have made a good location for positioning enemy guns in the event of an attack on the town; the town fortifications therefore needed the extra protection of a strong battery tower at this point. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°54'10"N, 10°25'58"E

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Thomasstraße 2Goslar 38640 Germany

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+49 5321 43140

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Nearby attractions include: Rammelsberg, Imperial Palace of Goslar, Goslar Cathedral, Mönchehaus-Museum Goslar.

1.1 miSW
Historic mountain with a museum and mines
Rammelsberg, Goslar
28 min walk • Nestled in the historic town of Goslar, Germany, the Rammelsberg stands as an emblem of the region's rich mining heritage. This mountain, a treasure trove of minerals for over a thousand years, has played a pivotal role in the economic and cultural development of the...
~1640 ftW
Sprawling former imperial palace site
Imperial Palace of Goslar, Goslar
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Goslar, Germany, the Imperial Palace of Goslar (Kaiserpfalz Goslar) stands as a testament to the grandeur of medieval architecture and the town's significance during the Holy Roman Empire.
~670 ftSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Goslar Cathedral, Goslar
4 min walk • The church known as Goslar Cathedral was a collegiate church dedicated to St. Simon and St. Jude in the town of Goslar, Germany. It was built between 1040 and 1050 as part of the Imperial Palace district. The church building was demolished in 1819–1822; today, only the porch of the north portal is preserved.
0.5 miNW
51°54'26"N • 10°25'27"E
Mönchehaus-Museum Goslar, Goslar
13 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~1500 ftNW
Church
Market Church, Goslar
8 min walk • The Market Church of St. Cosmas and Damian is an Evangelical Lutheran church building in the center of the old town of Goslar. It is the town's council and main parish church and is named after Saints Cosmas and Damian.
~1030 ftNW
51°54'16"N • 10°25'44"E
Zinnfiguren Museum, Goslar
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miW
Church
Frankenberger Kirche, Goslar
16 min walk • The former monastery church and current Evangelical Lutheran parish church of St. Peter and Paul in Goslar is usually referred to as the Frankenberg Church and stands on the hill called Frankenberg at the western end of the historic old town.
~1390 ftNW
Fountain
Marktbrunnen, Goslar
7 min walk • The market fountain in Goslar is considered one of the most important bronze castings from the Romanesque period and is the largest and oldest preserved Romanesque market fountain in Germany.
0.5 miN
51°54'35"N • 10°26'15"E
Breites Tor, Goslar
14 min walk • City gate
~1760 ftN
Church
St. Stephani, Goslar
9 min walk • The St. Stephani Church is an Evangelical Lutheran Church in the old town of Goslar.
1.6 miNE
Neighbourhood
Sudmerberg, Goslar
42 min walk • Sudmerberg is a quarter of Goslar in Lower Saxony, Germany, named after a prominent 354 m-metre-high hill to the east.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Zwinger open?

Zwinger is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 4 pm
Thursday 11 am - 4 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 11 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Zwinger?

Nearby attractions include Goslar Cathedral, Goslar (4 min walk), Zinnfiguren Museum, Goslar (5 min walk), Marktbrunnen, Goslar (7 min walk), Market Church, Goslar (8 min walk).

How to get to Zwinger by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zwinger:

Bus

Goslar, AWO-Sozialzentrum • Lines: 802 (17 min walk)
Goslar, ZOB (19 min walk)

Train

Goslar (21 min walk)
Grubenbahn Rammelsberg (27 min walk)