In the footsteps of history: city tour through Osterode on June 24th!

In the footsteps of history: city tour through Osterode on June 24th!

Aegidienstraße 16, 37520 Osterode am Harz, Deutschland - Discover the multifaceted history of Osterodes on the Harz with an exciting city tour, which takes place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to around 3:30 p.m. The city tour offers the opportunity to experience the development of the city up close from its medieval roots to the present. The tour guides take the participants on a journey through time and address the lives of arable citizens, craftsmen and manufacturers as well as the historical buildings and monuments that shape Osterode. The cityscape is characterized by old traffic routes and squares that represent the hub of economic and social life. The meeting point for the tour is at 2:00 p.m. before the tourist information on Stadtmauer, Aegidienstraße 16, 37520 Osterode am Harz. The participation fee is 6.50 euros per person; Children and adolescents up to the age of 16 can participate free of charge. Registration is not necessary, so just come over and participate! osterode.de reports that…

But what makes Osterode a special place? The city has a long and eventful story that goes back to the 10th century when the first settlement was founded around the Jacobikirche. With the first mention of Easterodes in a document by Emperor Lothar III. In 1136 and the preservation of city rights in the 13th and 14th centuries, the city became increasingly important. The interactions, be it through wars, economic upheavals or social developments, form the current cityscape.
The Welfen played a central role in the history of the city, especially through the transfer of the city to the Welfen and the acquisition of urban freedoms. Over the centuries, various aspects of life in Osterode from market and craft for mining and later for industrialization have been discussed. [Archiv-vegegelahn.de provides information] (https://www.archiv-vegegelahn.de/index.php/osterode-am-harz/2924-leuschner-joerg-osterode-welfen-und-buergerstadt-im-wandel-der- der Jahrhundte/).

historical milestones

Industrialization started in the 19th century with numerous textile factories and a significant lead white factory, which made Osterode a pioneer in the Hanoverian state. osterode-harz.city-map.de gives an overview of these developments .