What to do in Braunschweiger Land

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

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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 showing 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 featuring 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 showing 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 showing a square or plaza, a church or cathedral and night scenes

What to do in Braunschweiger Land


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

Braunschweig City Center

4/5(5 area reviews)

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

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Western Ring Area

Nordstadt

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

Nordstadt

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
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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 Salder House and Salzgittersee Westufer.

Salder

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