Broyhanhaus, Timber-framed house in Mitte, Germany
The Broyhanhaus on Kramerstrasse 24 in Hannover's old town is a timber-framed building with a white facade that dates to the 16th century in its core structure. Today the lower floors house a restaurant while upper floors contain residential apartments.
The building was constructed in 1576, built upon medieval cellar vaults from the 14th century that survive from even earlier structures. This layering of different periods makes it one of Hannover's oldest surviving timber-framed buildings.
The house is named after Cord Broyhan, a brewer whose beer became famous across northern Europe in the 16th century. When you walk by or enter, the name connects you directly to Hannover's brewing heritage and the merchants who shaped the city.
The house sits centrally in the old town and is easy to reach on foot, especially if you are wandering through the main shopping streets. Visiting the restaurant in the lower levels is one of the best ways to experience the interior spaces and historic details of the building.
Beneath the building are vaulted cellars from the 14th century, revealing medieval construction techniques used centuries before the current structure was built. These underground spaces are silent witnesses to Hannover's earliest trading traditions.
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