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Introduction
45km (28 miles) NE of Hannover, 111km (69 miles) SE of Bremen, 117km (73 miles) S of Hamburg
The well-preserved town of Celle stands at the edge of a silent expanse of moorland, looking like something out of a picture book. Its ancient half-timbered houses were untouched by the war. Look for the wooden beams on the facades of the houses, which are often engraved with biblical quotations. Most of the houses date from the 16th and 17th centuries -- the oldest was built in 1526 -- but they're in such good condition that they could have been constructed in the 1900s.
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Celle
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Holstentherme
- If you like swimming, you should visit Holstentherme in Kaltenkirchen. Since it has its own stop, it is easily accessible by public transport provided...
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Bomann Museum
For a picture of 16th- to 20th-century everyday life in Celle and the surrounding countryside, visit this fine regional museum. Included is a complete...
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Celle
- If you stay in Hanover for any length of time, you should definitely visit the former Duke town of Celle. The town is lined with half-timbered...
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