Breites Tor
A grand medieval city-gate fortress on the east side of the old town, the best-preserved city gate in Goslar.
The Breites Tor (Broad Gate) was begun in the 15th century. It consists of an inner and an outer gatehouse, two round towers and a courtyard between them. It is one of the better-preserved medieval gate fortresses in Germany, and it is the eastern main gate into the old town from the direction of the railway station. Inside, Breite Straße is lined with half-timbered houses and shops, and you can walk all the way to the Market Square. The gate itself now houses a hotel and restaurant. You can view the exterior for free, and allow about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Goslar Old Town
- Zwinger Goslar
- Goslar Museum
- Goslar Town Hall & Huldigungssaal
- Market Church St. Cosmas and Damian
- Großes Heiliges Kreuz
- Goslar Cathedral Porch (Domvorhalle)
- Neuwerk Church