What to do in Braunschweiger Land

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Volkswagen Autostadt Complex showing modern architecture and a lake or waterhole

Places to Visit in Braunschweiger Land

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Top places to visit

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 showing modern architecture and a lake or waterhole

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 showing heritage elements and a city

4. 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 which includes modern architecture and night scenes

5. 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 which includes heritage architecture, a square or plaza and a city

6. Dankwarderode Castle

Inspired by imperial palaces, Henry the Lion commissioned Dankwarderode Castle in the 12th century. It went on to be the residence of succeeding dukes for centuries. Today, explore its ancient halls and check out the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum’s medieval collection that is housed there.
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Dankwarderode Castle featuring a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and night scenes

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

Braunschweig City Center

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

Braunschweig City Center

Western Ring Area

Western Ring Area is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Braunschweig Farmers Market and Brunswick Cathedral are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

Western Ring Area
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Lebenstedt

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Lebenstedt. You might want to make time for a stop at Salzgittersee or Salzgittersee Westufer.

Lebenstedt

Nordstadt

If you're spending some time in Nordstadt, Eintracht-Stadion and Das Kult Theater are top sights worth seeing.

Nordstadt
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Ehmen

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

Ehmen
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Salder

While Salder may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Salzgittersee Westufer and Salzgittersee.

Salder

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