Oker

River Brunswick, Lower-Saxony, Germany

What to expect

Braunschweig, also known as Brunswick, is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, located on the Oker River. The city has a rich history, dating back to the 9th century, and was a powerful and influential centre of commerce in medieval Germany. Today, it is a major centre of scientific research and development, with several federal institutes and a technical university. The city is home to many medieval buildings, including the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral of St. Blasius, and has a population of around 250,000 people. Braunschweig is also known for its metalworking, biotechnology, and microelectronics industries, and is a leading German sugar market. The city has a diverse population, with many immigrants from other European countries, Asia, and Africa

Plan your family visit to the Oker with these blog insights 👇

Braunschweig with children: City trip into the countryside

This family's experience:

Activities: We paddled on the Oker. "It goes across the Oker, which is not so narrow." We started by looking at the gardens of some noble city villas

Highlights: We felt like we were in the middle of nature. The water is shallow and the current is weak - paddling is pure pleasure ✨