Let's Go by Bike: Discover Göttingen anew on two wheels
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By bike through three centuries of Göttingen history
This open Sunday tour at the Göttingen City Museum offers a glimpse into a city that has been closely connected to the bicycle for generations. The new special exhibition Let's Go by Bike! – On two wheels through three centuries combines cultural history, everyday life, and a spirit of innovation into a lively discovery experience.
Bicycle history to touch and feel
Between high-wheel bicycles, Dutch bikes, racing machines, and curious two-wheeled objects, a story of inventiveness and mobility unfolds. Historical photographs, design models, and rare exhibits tell stories of the first velocipedists, of clubs, and of the bicycle as a symbol of freedom, sport, and social engagement.
Göttingen from a new perspective
The exhibition shows how cycling has left its mark on Göttingen since the 1880s. Bicycle races on the Sandweg, the dream of their own bike paths, and protests against highway expansion illustrate how closely technology, urban development, and local history are interwoven. Those who look closely will also discover in the objects the atmosphere of a city in transformation.
A museum experience at Hardenberger Hof
The tour takes place at the Göttingen City Museum on Ritterplan and is aimed at everyone who appreciates culture, history, and unusual exhibits. The tour is compact, informative, and ideal for guests who want to get to know Göttingen through a concise theme. The open Sunday tour turns the museum visit into a cultural enrichment with clear thematic depth.
Practical information for your visit
The date is set for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:00 AM and lasts about an hour. Entry to the museum is free of charge. The museum is located at Ritterplan in the city center; it is easily accessible on foot, by public transport, or after a short city stroll.
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This Sunday tour connects regional history, illustrative museum objects, and the fascination of bicycles into a delightful cultural event. Those who want to not only see Göttingen but really understand it should mark this special tour and plan ahead.
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