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Braunschweiger ZeitSchiene: 1838

A Journey Through Railway History

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Braunschweig: First Steps10 pts

Braunschweig: Explorer25 pts

Braunschweig: Insider50 pts

At the Braunschweig TimeLine, you delve into 175 years of railway history. This open-air museum showcases the evolution of transportation technology and the economy in Brunswick. Stroll among historic locomotives and carriages, and feel history come alive. Be captivated by the engineering marvels and the stories they unfold.

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Did you know?

The Braunschweiger ZeitSchiene was opened in 2008 to commemorate 175 years of the city's railway history, inspired by the title 'City of Science 2007.'

Quick Facts

Founded: 2008

Guided Story

Can you feel the whispers of history around you? Look around and imagine these locomotives as the pulsing heart of a growing city. The railway transformed Brunswick, carrying not just goods and people, but also ideas and innovation. Just behind you, towards the old cemetery, the city began to expand and flourish as the tracks were laid down. Did you know that Brunswick's first railway line opened in 1838 and was one of the first in Germany? The engines here aren't just machines; they're witnesses to an era when progress was driven by steam and steel.