Another place the b&b owners recommended us for a visit, was Einbeck:
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One of Einbeck’s biggest industries has always been beer. At some point in history, there were more breweries in the town than actual houses… Nowadays, most of the breweries are gone; the biggest one that is left is the Einbecker brewery, which can be visited. Have a look at their website for more information.
Another interesting feature are the half-timbered houses. Most of the historical center is indeed still left intact; most of the colored decoration dates from the 20th century though.