Things to do in Braunschweiger Land

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Braunschweig featuring heritage architecture, a city and night scenes
Volkswagen Autostadt Complex which includes a lake or waterhole and modern architecture
Braunschweig featuring heritage elements
Braunschweig which includes night scenes and heritage elements
Braunschweig showing a square or plaza, a city and night scenes

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1. Volkswagen Autostadt Complex

You might describe Volkswagen Autostadt Complex as a working theme park. Volkswagen uses this site for delivery of its German-bound cars and has created an entertainment complex that millions of people visit annually. Step into this amazing world of cars with its own train station, lakes, parks, events center and restaurants.
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Volkswagen Autostadt Complex which includes a lake or waterhole and modern architecture

2. Volkswagen AutoMuseum

Volkswagen AutoMuseum (Stiftung AutoMuseum Volkswagen) displays an amazing collection of historic cars from the Volkswagen family. See the economical Beetles that revolutionized the market as the “people’s cars,” Campers that became symbolic of the free spirited hippie movement and numerous prototypes.
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Volkswagen AutoMuseum showing interior views and heritage elements

3. Braunschweig Farmers Market

The Coal Market, referred to as Kohlmarkt by the locals, has been a center of Braunschweig life for centuries. History, art, culture and shopping converge in the market square. Admire buildings that have stood for hundreds of years, relax in a sidewalk café or explore the square’s many shops.
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Coal Market featuring a city and heritage elements

4. Brunswick Cathedral

Find relics, religious history and an array of art within Brunswick Cathedral. The stately church, which is called a Dom in German, was consecrated in 1226. Today, it is used by a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran State Church of Brunswick. Find the cathedral on the edge of Castle Square in Braunschweig.
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Brunswick Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and a square or plaza

5. phaeno

Phaeno, a science center built in 2005, provides the local community and visitors with in-depth understanding of natural phenomena using its fun and educational dynamic displays. Stop to view and photograph its unusual architecture as you approach the neighborhood in Wolfsburg. Plan for a whole day of entertainment exploring the hands-on exhibits in science and technology. See how art intersects with science.
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Phaeno Science Center featuring night scenes and modern architecture

What to do in Braunschweiger Land

Popular places to visit

Volkswagen Autostadt Complex which includes a lake or waterhole and modern architecture

Volkswagen Autostadt Complex

Marvel at this “city of cars,” where one of the world’s greatest auto companies has created a complex with entertainment, restaurants and, of course, cars.

Volkswagen Autostadt Complex
Volkswagen AutoMuseum showing interior views and heritage elements

Volkswagen AutoMuseum

See original Beetles, iconic Campers, Golfs and all kinds of vintage Volkswagen vehicles at this museum in the heart of Wolfsburg.

Volkswagen AutoMuseum
Coal Market featuring a city and heritage elements

Braunschweig Farmers Market

Discover classic Braunschweig in this bustling and beautiful market square, which has been at the epicenter of the city for centuries.

Braunschweig Farmers Market
Brunswick Cathedral showing heritage architecture, night scenes and a square or plaza

Brunswick Cathedral

From the Imervard cross to Henry the Lion’s sepulchre, discover all the secrets to be found within the four walls of Braunschweig’s iconic cathedral.

Brunswick Cathedral
Phaeno Science Center featuring night scenes and modern architecture

phaeno

Whatever your age, have a great time learning about science while having fun with the numerous hands-on exhibits in this truly unusual architectural structure.

phaeno
Dankwarderode Castle featuring a church or cathedral, night scenes and heritage architecture

Dankwarderode Castle

While you explore Henry the Lion’s historic castle, don’t forget to say hello to the Brunswick Lion, Braunschweig’s most famous monument.

Dankwarderode Castle
Castle Square which includes heritage elements

Castle Square (Burgplatz)

While much of Braunschweig was destroyed during World War II, this square – famed for its Christmas market – offers a glimpse of what it looked like before.

Castle Square (Burgplatz)
Schloss Wolfsburg featuring heritage architecture

Schloss Wolfsburg

Learn about the region’s art and history as you take a tour of this impressive castle in the Lower Saxony city of Wolfsburg.

Schloss Wolfsburg

Badeland

Bring the kids to Badeland and enjoy the excitement of this amusement park in Wolfsburg. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

Badeland

Areas of Braunschweiger Land

Dankwarderode Castle showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Braunschweig City Center

Braunschweig City Center is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Brunswick Cathedral and Castle Square (Burgplatz).

Braunschweig City Center
Die Gleise des Bahnhofs Braunschweig-Gliesmarode.
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Östliches Ringgebiet

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Östliches Ringgebiet and surrounding area, you can visit Magniviertel and Schloss Arkaden Braunschweig.

Östliches Ringgebiet
Braunschweig: die Freitreppe auf der Gartenseite der Villa von Bülow.
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Western Ring Area

The restaurants and shopping are a few reasons travelers visit Western Ring Area. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighborhood, you can visit Altstadtmarkt and Braunschweig Farmers Market, a few notable attractions nearby.

Western Ring Area
Der Braunschweiger Nordbahnhof
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Nordstadt

While visiting Nordstadt, you might make a stop by sights like Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater.

Nordstadt
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Salder

While there might not be top attractions in Salder, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Salzgittersee Westufer and Salder House.

Salder
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Ehmen

Though Ehmen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like phaeno and Designer Outlets Wolfsburg.

Ehmen