Stadt Braunschweig in the news

Mayor Dr. Thorsten Kornblum addresses the painful closure of Wolters brewery, emphasizing support for employees and the desire to preserve the brand under new ownership.

Dr. Thorsten Kornblum was re-elected Mayor of Braunschweig, but his party, the SPD, now needs at least two coalition partners to secure a majority in the city council.

Braunschweig is finalizing its subsidized fiber optic expansion, connecting about 430 previously underserved addresses to high-speed internet, significantly boosting the city's digital infrastructure.

Thorsten Kornblum (SPD) was re-elected as Mayor of Braunschweig with a three-quarters majority, leading to celebrations for the SPD and disappointment for the CDU.

Kornblum of the SPD won the mayoral runoff election in Braunschweig.

The digital city platform "Braunschweig – Deine City of Lions" expanded its features with a sports matchday hub, energy services from BS Energy, and a digital loyalty program for local retailers.

Thorsten Kornblum has been re-elected as Mayor of Braunschweig with a substantial lead over Maximilian Pohler in the run-off election.

Braunschweig is holding a run-off election for mayor, with a few thousand residents receiving new election notifications for specific circumstances, and voters can now vote at any polling station.

Braunschweig is undertaking a significant renovation of Burg Dankwarderode, aiming for public reopening by the city's 1000th anniversary in 2031.

Braunschweig's Burg Dankwarderode will be renovated and reopened to the public by 2031 for the city's 1,000-year anniversary.

Braunschweig and Lower Saxony plan to renovate Dankwarderode Castle for its 1,000-year anniversary in 2031, aiming to transfer its long-term responsibility to the city.

Shida Bazyar won the Wilhelm Raabe Literature Prize 2026 for her novel "Die Lücken," an award from Deutschlandfunk and the City of Braunschweig for exceptional German narrative work.

Braunschweig is renovating a bicycle and pedestrian path in Bürgerpark, causing a detour until mid-October.

Braunschweig is holding a mayoral run-off election on September 27th between Thorsten Kornblum and Maximilian Pohler, with details provided on voting eligibility, absentee ballots, polling, and result access.

The city of Braunschweig is touring districts to inform citizens about its communal heating plan for transitioning to renewable energy, which includes events addressing local renewable potential and heating network expansions.

The City of Braunschweig introduces a strategic plan for future heat supply using renewable energies and will hold eleven public information events.

Braunschweig is undertaking major urban development projects, including the Stiftshöfe and Bahnhofsquartier, and investing in cultural and public infrastructure, with significant funding from both public and private sources.

Many motorists continue to use Adolfstraße in Braunschweig as a shortcut despite new traffic rules, prompting the ADFC to demand further action from the city.

Braunschweig's City Council is to vote on accepting a donated two-million-euro lion-themed playground, initiated by entrepreneurial families and funded by various donors, offering inclusive play for all ages.

Braunschweig is hosting an "Ideas Workshop" on September 22nd to gather and fund new projects aimed at revitalizing its city center.