"Off the beaten path" Helmstedt by Sjalen

Helmstedt Travel Guide: 19 reviews and 123 photos

Helmstedt is a nice small town on the old DDR border. There are many nice things to see even though it is off the beaten path. For instance a great nature reserve only known to Germans and some historic buildings in the town centre. The main reason for coming is however the DDR legacy. In a village outside town, which like so many others was split in two, a part of the wall has been saved and now been turned into an exhibition so that we never forget...

Pros and Cons

Pros:Off the beaten path, nice scenery
Cons:You need a car to go around
In a nutshell:Modern history and countryside

Last visit to Helmstedt: May 2001
Intro Written Sep 24, 2002
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As something that has meant so much to so many people, it was decided to keep a bit of the wall here so that we will... more travel advice

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christine.j Aug 23, 2010 at 4:00 AM

It's still a miracle,isn't it?
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Mariajoy Apr 18, 2006 at 6:45 AM

I passed through here a few days ago, I should have got off the train and had a look around.
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cbeaujean Mar 10, 2003 at 4:54 AM

remembering helmsted ddr customs!tks for your today (thinking in the past) increible tip!