Redesign of the Hagenmarks: Braunschweig Green Oasis awakens!

Redesign of the Hagenmarks: Braunschweig Green Oasis awakens!

Hagenmarkt, 38100 Braunschweig, Deutschland - The redesign of the Hagenmarks in Braunschweig is progressing quickly. The urban project, which will extend over a period of 13 months, is invested in a budget of 5.1 million euros. This place has severely lost charm due to the storm "Xavier" eight years ago. Now it is to be upgraded with new plantings, resting and playing areas around the Heinrichsbrunnen. The design comes from the creative pen of a Berlin landscape architect that wants to bring a breath of fresh air to the city. News38 reports that ...

archaeological excavations that started in October 2024 provide exciting insights into the past of the square. Some historical remains, including parts of the once magnificent ducal opera house, have already been discovered. These foundations and remains of the wall indicate that significant construction phases took place over the centuries, including possibly in the 18th and 19th centuries. Archaeology42 reports that…

archeology and city history

The discovery of the former opera house, which was estimated as a national venue and entered history with performances by Lessing's "Emilia Galotti" and Goethe's "Faust I", adds a cultural -historical value. Klaus Hornung, head of the cityscape unit and monument preservation, emphasizes that the exact positions of the building edges do not meet the historical maps - this requires even more extensive studies. The excavations are particularly important because they promise new knowledge of city history.

In the course of the redesign, the area around the Heinrichsbrunnen is sealed and around 80 new trees and shrubs are planned. In addition, rainwater management is set up, which has to open the areas for the new plants up to two and a half meters deep. As a result, the city hopes not only the aesthetics, but also the functionality of the square. The construction work will also affect the surrounding roads and intersections, which will result in some traffic disruptions, especially on the Bohlweg.

Mixed reactions to the project

The city, however, receives mixed reactions to the planned changes. While some citizens support the new green space, different criticisms and ridicule express them on social media. The need to renew the Hagenmarkt is often discussed, which can not only be regarded as an optical upgrading, but also as an overhaul of city history.

The planned completion is planned for 2026. As part of the project, public information events are also planned to bring the results of the archaeological work closer to the citizens and to provide an insight into the uncovered city history. The redesign of the Hagenmarks could not only be an architectural, but also a living history chapter for Braunschweig.