Großes Heiliges Kreuz
An almshouse founded in 1254, one of Germany's oldest, now a timber-framed hall of craft workshops.
Großes Heiliges Kreuz was founded in 1254 and is one of the oldest surviving almshouse buildings in Germany. For a long time it housed the elderly, the sick and pilgrims. The tall medieval timber-framed hall has small rooms partitioned along its sides, which are now used as workshops and small shops by potters, woodcarvers, jewelers and other craftspeople, so you can browse and buy as you look around. The courtyard faces the Abzucht river and has a timeless atmosphere. Entry is free, and it is located between the Market Square and the Imperial Palace.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00; partly closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Market Church St. Cosmas and Damian
- Goslar Cathedral Porch (Domvorhalle)
- Goslar Town Hall & Huldigungssaal
- Goslar Museum
- Imperial Palace of Goslar
- Goslar Old Town
- Siemens House
- Mönchehaus Museum Goslar