Celle, at the Aller river, is located in the state Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen). It has a population of around 71,000 and is rich in culture and old brick houses.

Its flattering position on the River Aller has provided it the impetus to come to terms with the growing commercialization. Celle got its Town Charter and turned into the residence of Lunenburg royalty in 1378. It also gone through the trauma of the World War II, but luckily, could not witness enough of it. Its Old Town emerged entirely unscathed from the clutches of the worst hours.

Being a historical town, it has put forward its much effort into its preservation.

Celle has a lot of attractions for its visitors. The old town, or Altstadt, is a charming and well-liked tourist center in the midst of gardens, churches, museums, and other places of interest.

You could see festivals and markets in the town which are organized throughout the year. These “carnivals” could give any visitor an excellent way of experiencing the local culture at first hand.

The Hengst Parade, put on the show every September, rejoices and exhibits the town’s long custom of horse breeding and training and very admired as well.

The town takes pride in its wonderful buildings and the old town building dates back to the 16th century. Among the buildings, some 500 have been restored; half-timbered houses are making the town a significant place for tourism.

The most striking structure is the Ducal Palace which was constructed in 1530 at the site of the former castle. The Stadtkirche, also known as town church, is another trendy site in the town and was built in 1308. It is distinguished for its white tower which still carries an old tradition through which the town trumpeter blows a fanfare twice a day.

Celle also has a synagogue which was built in 1740, and comes among the few synagogues that lived to tell the anecdote of the Nazi pogrom night of 1938. It escaped due to its location next to a key leather factory.

The town is also known for the Bomann Museum. The museum demonstrates its regional history and modern art and also forms an entry point for tourists to the Lüneburg Heath.

Its Christmas market is very fashionable which is held nearly every year in Old Town.

And the countryside is also amazing… Lots of nature conservation areas with wildlife in abundance.