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Braunschweig showing a city, night scenes and heritage architecture

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Braunschweig featuring a square or plaza, night scenes 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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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 featuring heritage elements and a city

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

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

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Volkswagen Autostadt Complex

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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 AutoMuseum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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

Braunschweig Farmers Market

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

Brunswick Cathedral

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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.

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.

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.

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.

Schloss Wolfsburg

5/5(1 review)

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

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

Braunschweig City Center

5/5(1 area review)

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).

Die Gleise des Bahnhofs Braunschweig-Gliesmarode.

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.

Braunschweig: die Freitreppe auf der Gartenseite der Villa von Bülow.

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.