Schöppenstedt can be explored through two distinctive themes: the traces of Till Eulenspiegel and historic buildings such as the leaning tower of St. Stephen’s Church. There is also a 50 km cycling route that starts in the town. If you are planning a stay, you can weigh up culture, architecture and this specific route option as different focal points.

Till Eulenspiegel in the Museum and Around Town

The Till Eulenspiegel Museum tells the story of the life and work of the famous trickster figure through historical exhibits and interactive elements. The museum also offers a tour of the town centre introducing the traces Till Eulenspiegel left in the town. This gives you two distinct ways to explore: the exhibition focuses on the figure, while the tour follows his traces around town. The museum recommends that groups book guided tours in advance.

A notice from 2024 reported that visitors could get free information about the region in the museum foyer. If you are planning to use this for orientation, check in advance whether it is still available.

Church, Half-Timbered House and Blacksmithing

St. Stephen’s Church is known for its leaning tower. Directly behind the church, not far from the market square, stands a renovated half-timbered house, a cultural monument dating from 1612. In the tower museum at St. Stephen’s Church, the Old Smithy displays historical tools and examples of blacksmithing. If you are choosing what to visit based on your interests, the distinction is clear: the church and half-timbered house represent architecture and a specific building date, while the smithy offers traces of historic craftsmanship. If you would like to visit the Old Smithy, check the visiting arrangements in advance.

Routes with Different Itineraries

The Kaiserdom Route is a 50 km cycling route. It starts at Elm-Asse-Platz in Schöppenstedt and first leads to Kneitlingen. Check the route details before setting out, as they may change. In the wider Wolfenbüttel destination, the Eulenspiegel Tourist Route connects Braunschweig, Wolfenbüttel, Schöppenstedt and Helmstedt; it is about 170 km long.

Wider Wolfenbüttel Destination

The wider Wolfenbüttel destination has its own historical and natural attractions. The historic half-timbered old town comprises around 1,000 half-timbered houses. The Bürger Museum presents unusual and typical exhibits from 500 years of Wolfenbüttel’s town and civic history in themed displays. The Herzog August Library was founded in 1572 and is considered the “eighth wonder of the world.” Gotthold Ephraim Lessing lived at Lessing House in Wolfenbüttel from 1777 to 1781. Wolfenbüttel Castle developed from a medieval moated castle and is the second-largest castle in Lower Saxony.

Another highlight in the wider Wolfenbüttel destination is Elm-Lappwald Nature Park. It is located in the districts of Wolfenbüttel and Helmstedt and covers 470 square kilometres. Its landscape includes extensive forests, valleys, protected wetlands, heathland, spring-fed rivers and small lakes. Away from the main roads, the nature park is ideal for hiking, cycling and exploring. Its network of walking trails extends for about 500 km and includes signposted circular routes, car parks and shelters.

Discover more destinations: Wittmar, Denkte, Sickte, Dettum, Baddeckenstedt, Lucklum, Börßum, Dorstadt.

Go to the wider travel overview: Wolfenbüttel.