On the trail of history: City tour of Osterode on June 24th!

On the trail of history: City tour of Osterode on June 24th!

Discover the multifaceted history of Osterode am Harz on an exciting city tour that will take place on Tuesday, June 24th, 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 discuss the lives of farmers, craftsmen and manufacturers as well as the historical buildings and monuments that characterize 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. in front of the tourist information office at the city wall, Aegidienstraße 16, 37520 Osterode am Harz. The participation fee is 6.50 euros per person; Children and young people up to 16 years of age can take part free of charge. Registration is not required, so just come along and join in! osterode.de reports that ...

But what really makes Osterode a special place? The city has a long and eventful history that dates back to the 10th century, when the first settlement was founded around the Jacobi Church. With the first mention of Osterode in a document from Emperor Lothar III. in 1136 and the receipt 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, shape today's cityscape.
The Guelphs played a central role in the city's history, primarily by transferring the city to the Guelphs and gaining urban freedoms. Over the centuries, various aspects of life in Osterode have been discussed, from the market and crafts to mining and later industrialization. [archiv-vegelahn.de provides information on this](https://www.archiv-vegelahn.de/index.php/osterode-am-harz/2924-leuschner-joerg-osterode-welfensitz-und-buergerstadt-im-wandel-der- Jahrhunderten/).

Historical milestones

Industrialization got rolling in the 19th century with numerous textile factories and an important white lead factory, which made Osterode a pioneer in the Hanover state. osterode-harz.city-map.de provides an overview of these developments.

In summary, the city tour not only offers historical insights, but also the chance to experience the special facets and eventful history of Osterode. The exciting stories about the old streets and historic buildings bring the past back to life and make it clear: there is always something new to discover in Osterode!