Braunschweig / Wolfsburg / Wolfenbüttel

Braunschweig: A Guelph and Hanseatic city rich in art and culture

Braunschweig is home to historic ensembles and authentic neighborhoods steeped in a thousand years of history. As the residence of Henry the Lion, Duke of the Guelphs, and an imperial city, Braunschweig was already an important commercial center in its day and, then as now, a member of the Hanseatic League.

The cityscape is defined by the Oker River, which flows along the historic fortifications surrounding the city center. Today, inviting parks, mansions, and cultural institutions line the river, which is best explored on a leisurely boat tour.

With a population of around 250,000, this vibrant cultural scene offers the largest city between Hanover and Berlin an attractive year-round selection of art, theater, opera, dance, and music across all disciplines and genres; Braunschweig is also a leader in sports. Home to the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, the “City of the Lion” is home to one of Europe’s oldest museums—featuring exquisite collections and renowned masters such as Rubens and Rembrandt.

© Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH / Daniel Möller

Wolfenbüttel – the City of Lessing: Culture and Genütt-Riek

Look forward to a romantic half-timbered town, rich history, friendly residents, a world-famous book, and a world-famous liqueur—and to Leibniz, Casanova, Wilhelm Busch, and, of course, Lessing. Only here in Wolfenbüttel will you find authentic sites where the most important German poets of the Enlightenment left their mark, such as the Guelphs’ Residential Palace, the Duke August Library, and the Lessing House. In the rooms of the Lessing House, significant works such as “Nathan the Wise” and “Emilia Galotti” were written.

Don’t worry—here you’ll find not just “high culture,” but a whole host of experiences, leisure activities, and culinary delights—the perfect mix for a stimulating stay with us. And don’t forget to sample our unique “Jägermeister” before you leave.

© Photographer Christian Bierwagen/ Rights City of Wolfenbüttel

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg – A Journey into the World of Mobility

The Autostadt in Wolfsburg—its motto is “People, Cars, and What Drives Them.” Through its exhibits and events, this theme and experience park explores human mobility in all its facets.

At the ZeitHaus, a cross-brand automotive museum, visitors will find a collection of historic milestones in vehicle construction from various manufacturers. In the KonzernWelt, you can gain insights into automotive design and technology, or explore the topic of sustainability in the multimedia exhibition “LEVEL GREEN.” Thanks to its collaboration with the Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture and its many educational events, the Wolfsburg theme park has become an important extracurricular learning destination with offerings for all age groups.

Since its opening in 2000, Autostadt has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany—more than two million visitors come to the automotive theme park every year.

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