Things to do in Braunschweiger Land

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

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 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 featuring interior views and heritage elements

3. 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 featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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 featuring night scenes and modern architecture

5. 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 heritage elements and a city

What to do in Braunschweiger Land

Discover the most popular places to visit in Braunschweiger Land

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

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 featuring 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
Brunswick Cathedral featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

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
Coal Market featuring heritage elements and a city

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

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
Braunschweig showing night scenes, a city and outdoor art

Happy Rizzi House

Find out about the history of Braunschweig with a stop at Happy Rizzi House. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Happy Rizzi House
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

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Braunschweiger Land

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

Braunschweig City Center

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

Braunschweig City Center
Braunschweig: die Freitreppe auf der Gartenseite der Villa von Bülow.
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Western Ring Area

3/5(1 area review)

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
Braunschweig: Der Magnifriedhof
Photo by Benutzer:Brunswyk (CC BY-SA)

Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof and surrounding area, you can visit Stadtisches Museum Braunschweig and Magniviertel.

Viewegsgarten-Bebelhof
Die Gleise des Bahnhofs Braunschweig-Gliesmarode.
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Eastern Ring Area

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastern Ring Area and surrounding area, you can visit Magniviertel and Stadtisches Museum Braunschweig.

Eastern 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
Der Braunschweiger Nordbahnhof
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Siegfriedviertel

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

Siegfriedviertel

Popular day trips from Braunschweiger Land

Braunschweig showing heritage architecture and night scenes

Braunschweig

Photo "Peine" by Losch (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Losch (CC BY-SA)

Peine

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

Wolfsburg

Photo by Hector N.

Wolfenbuettel

New Town Hall which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture

Hannover

Photo "Langelsheim" by Harke (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Harke (CC BY-SA)

Langelsheim