Braunschweig Central Station

Braunschweig Central Station is an interchange railway station in Brunswick with eight platforms and a distinctive administrative building approximately 98 meters wide and nearly 30 meters tall. The layout connects multiple tracks and routes through a unified building complex that handles traffic from various directions.

The current station replaced an older terminal in 1960 following construction that had started four years earlier. This rebuilding marked a turning point in the city's post-war development and its transport infrastructure.

The building reflects post-war modern design principles, with its layout inspired by European stations like Rome's Termini, showing how railway terminals were conceived as gateways to cities. Inside, the spacious main hall with its high ceilings expresses the monumental architecture typical of that era.

The station is straightforward to navigate with entrances from multiple sides, making orientation simple. Information signs in the hall help you plan train connections, and local tram links are located directly outside the building.

In 2000, the station area underwent major renovation for Expo 2000, receiving a large protective canopy and a new bus station. These improvements significantly changed the appearance of this transport hub.

Location: Brunswick

Official opening: October 1, 1960

Accessibility: wheelchair accessible with help

Address: Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 38102 Braunschweig

Website: https://bahnhof.de/bahnhof-de/Braunschweig_Hbf-1031996

GPS coordinates: 52.25220,10.53970

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30