
Things to do in CELLE, Germany
01:04 Celle Castle and Gardens
02:43 Celle Castle Chapel
03:10 Half-timbered Houses in the Old Town
04:09 Alter Provisor
04:56 Italian Garden Bauhaus Neighbourhood
05:21 Lunch at Ratskeller
06:40 French Garden
08:24 Sampling Ginger Liqueur
15:12 Try Raw Roulade at Thaers
CELLE TRAVEL GUIDE: Visiting a German Castle + Trying Unique German Cuisine (Raw Meat Dish: Roulade)
🇩🇪 Whirlwind Tour of Celle, Germany | Medieval Timber Frames, Secret Schnapps & Raw Roulade
Welcome to Celle, Lower Saxony’s picture-perfect medieval town on Germany’s famed Timber Frame Road! In just one day we: castle-hopped, roasted our taste buds on secret-recipe liqueurs, time-traveled from half-timbered to Bauhaus, met castle-yard critters and even braved a raw beef roulade. Ready? Let’s go! 🍻🏰✨
📍 What You’ll See (In Order):
Morning Greetings
“Hello and greetings from Celle, Germany!” We kick off at the hotel, pumped for a jam-packed day.
Celle Castle & Castle Gardens
Stroll through baroque-style gardens with perfect triangles, enjoy Renaissance & Baroque mix.
Goose Encounter
Spotted the coolest goose napping on one leg—nature’s yoga master!
Horse-Trainer Sculpture
Quirky statue of a rearing horse & trainer—felt like stepping into a fairy tale.
Castle Chapel Tour
Guided access to Celle’s only Renaissance-interior chapel north of the Alps, peeking behind glass barriers to preserve the masterpiece.
Old Town Half-Timbered Houses
Walk the maze of 1,300+ Fachwerkhäuser—Europe’s densest cluster! Secret alleys & hidden courtyards await around every corner.
Alter Provisor Liqueur Tasting
In an old pharmacy-turned-gift shop, we sampled two potent schnapps:
Ratzepetz (58% ginger schnapps)
Alter Provisor (50% secret-recipe herbal liqueur)
Italian Garden Bauhaus Walk
Three blocks from medieval to modern: Otto Hössler’s red & blue cube-like villas feel straight out of the future.
Lunch at Ratskeller (Town Hall Basement)
Starter: Cream of mushroom soup
Mains: Currywurst & fries + Venison stew with cabbage, puff pastry, pear & cranberry
Dessert: Panna cotta with wild berries
French (English-Style) Gardens
South of the old town, quiet linden-tree avenues inspire a leisurely post-lunch stroll.
Hotel Treats & Mini Schnapps
Welcome platter of fruit & macarons + two more liqueurs to fuel the evening adventures.
Evening Quiet Stroll
From Saturday’s buzz to peaceful cobblestone lanes at dusk—Celle transforms under the lantern glow.
Dinner at Tears Sports Bar
Raw Roulade: Thinly sliced beef rolled with onions, gherkins & mustard—like steak tartare meets carpaccio.
Käsespätzle: Cheesy Swabian noodles with crispy onions—ultimate comfort food!
Farewell & Next Up
“And that’s our whirlwind tour of Celle!” Subscribe for more Canadian-flavoured travel guides and join us next time as we sip wine in Saale-Unstrut! 🍷
✨ Pro Tips for Visiting Celle:
Best Photo Ops: Castle Gardens at sunrise; half-timbered streets mid-morning light.
Liqueur Lovers: Grab Ratzepetz & Alter Provisor at Alter Provisor shop—perfect holiday souvenirs.
Bauhaus Detour: Don’t miss the nearby Italian Garden for a modern twist.
Raw Roulade Only Here: Be brave—Celle’s raw roulade is a town speciality not found elsewhere!
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CELLE TRAVEL GUIDE: Things to do in Celle, Germany (German Castle + Unique German Food: Raw Roulade)
🏰✨ Hello from Celle, Germany! Join us on a whirlwind tour of this fairy-tale town:
🌳 Stroll the Renaissance-Baroque castle gardens & meet the laziest goose on one leg
🏠 Wander the world’s densest half-timbered old town & sip century-old secret liqueurs
🚀 Zip through Otto Hesse’s Bauhaus “future” neighborhood
🦌 Say hello to exotic creatures in the castle grounds
🍽️ Taste the ultimate raw beef “Roulade” & cheesy Spätzle
…plus more hidden gems, secret courtyards & sweet treats!
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