Bizarre city whispers: anecdotes with Notarius Schellschläger in Osterode!

Bizarre city whispers: anecdotes with Notarius Schellschläger in Osterode!

Life in Osterode am Harz is all about the town whisper event with the charming notary Schellschläger. On Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to around 2:30 p.m., the former landlord of the “City of London” inn invites everyone interested to an entertaining walk through the old town. The meeting point is at 6:00 p.m. in front of the tourist information office at Aegidienstrasse 16. Adults can take part in this adventure tour for just 8.00 euros, while children and young people up to the age of 16 can go along for free. No registration is required and this promises to be a fun event!

Osterode, with its historic past, offers plenty to talk about. In addition to the well-known Easter or brewing industry, the town whisper also highlights bizarre events and previously unpublished anecdotes. Dramatic moments of the city's history and strange facets of life in Osterode are vividly told and make you smile. As the local history shows, this town is more than just a pretty place between the Harz mountains, as it was once a thriving residence of the Dukes of Braunschweig.

The historical context

As early as 1152, Osterode was mentioned as a “villa opulentissima”, which means something like a flourishing place. In the heart of the city you can still find historic half-timbered houses and centuries-old town houses that shape the image of the old town. Churches and towers rising along the city walls are also characteristic. The Harzkornmagazin, an impressive baroque building on the Söse, bears witness to the city's important role in the Upper Harz mining industry, where in the Middle Ages it served as access to the Harz and supplied the surrounding towns with grain.

The city's rich history is also reflected in its special buildings. You can bring the stories to life in the most beautiful places in the old town, such as the Ratswaage on Waagstrasse or the Commandant's House on Aegidienstrasse. Of course, the weekly market on Tuesdays and Saturdays also attracts many visitors, and in summer there are exciting open-air events. The Christmas market around the Kornmarkt, which is surrounded by magnificent half-timbered buildings, creates a festive atmosphere during Advent.

Beer and brewing tradition

Another important part of Osterode's history is its brewing industry. In the Middle Ages, Osteroder beer was very popular and was known for its high quality, comparable to the beer from Einbeck or Göttingen. The right to brew for the local breweries was a valuable asset that gave rise to the development of a brewers' guild that significantly influenced the fate of beer brewing. Even though the great time of brewing beer in Osterode is long over, the stories of the old brewery culture don't stop there. The tradition of “row brewing” and the innovative approaches that emerged from the introduction of “Osteroder Felsenbier” provide a vivid insight into the city’s dynamic economic changes.

In summary, anyone who visits Osterode am Harz will not only find a city full of history, but also an active cultural life that captivates both residents and visitors. The city whisper with Notarius Schellschläger is the perfect opportunity to be enchanted by these stories and the charm of the city and to find out more about its entertaining and exciting facets.

Further information about the events and the history of Osterode can be found on the pages of the city of Osterode, Fachwerk5Eck and the Vegelahn archive.