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What makes the cities of Niedersachsen so unique? Everything! There is so much diversity to discover ranging from
the North Sea across the moors to the far reaches of the Harz, yet these cities all have much in common: Each one
of them has something special to offer. Be captivated by the romantic charm of the historical old city quarters, expe-
rience the colourful hustle and bustle of the metropolises of Niedersachsen and immerse yourself in the blue diver-
sity of the maritime harbour cities. No doubt everything there is to discover will come as a surprise: UNESCO world
heritage sites in the midst of lively towns, products renowned around the globe with only very few in the know that
they are in fact “Made in Niedersachsen” and the fascinating architecture of places where you never expected to
find such gems – and where you would now be happy to linger longer, even spend a few days. Has this sparked
your curiosity? Then come and see for yourself...
Maritime
charm
Wilhelmshaven · Leer
Worpswede · Bremerhaven
Stade · Buxtehude
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How to
Kiel get there
245 km
Be it with your own car, public transport,
by ship or air – all routes lead to Nieder-
sachsen.
375 km
280 km Berlin By air:
Amsterdam Hannover
Hannover Airport (HAJ) in the Nieder-
sachsen federal state capital is the main
hub from which to get there. Other inter-
national airports can be found in close
295 km proximity:
· Hamburg Airport (HAM)
· Paderborn Airport (PAD)
Köln
· Airport Münster / Osnabrück (FMO)
· Airport Bremen (BRE)
By car or by ferry:
630 km
Are you thinking of travelling to Nieder-
sachsen in your own car taking advan-
tage of the ferry links to Germany, the
Netherlands or France? You will find that
you will reach Niedersachsen within only
a few hours after embarking by ferry. The
infrastructure at the disposal of this state
is very good. Especially the A7 (running
north to south) Autobahn and the A2 (run-
München ning east to west) Autobahn make for fast
connections.
An overview of distances:
Amsterdam–Hannover:
3 hours 45 minutes
Calais–Hannover: 6 hours
Contents
Hannover – EXPO hub, trade fair city and federal state capital...................................................... page 7
Oldenburg – Surprisingly personable. ...................................................................................... page 8
Osnabrück – “City of the peace” (“Friedensstadt”) situated in a nature reserve....................................page 9
Göttingen – University city bursting with tradition and quality of life...................................................page 10
Wolfsburg – Pure fascination..........................................................................................................page 11
Braunschweig – House of Guelph, a Hanse town, “physics for brilliant minds”.....................................page 11
ZeitOrte – A journey through time...................................................................................................page 12
What is your favourite dish? A culinary journey through Niedersachsen’s cities .......................... page 28
World class design and architecture ............................................................................... from.page 30
Events highlights in Niedersachsen’s cities. ...................................................................................page 36
Niedersachsen at a glance . ........................................................................................................page 38
Christmas Markets . .....................................................................................................................page 39
Further brochures for your Niedersachsen holiday .......................................................................page 40
Contact details – How to reach us ...............................................................................................page 41
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Übermorgenstadt Oldenburg
– Surprisingly personable
Welcoming, likeable and cosmopolitan, honest, authentic and 3 for 2:
tradition conscious: With a population of more than 160 000, Übermorgenstadt Oldenburg offers you
an energetic commercial sector and a unique cultural site, Über- a third night’s stay for free
morgenstadt Oldenburg is the best kept secret. Is it possible to see, take in and experience Oldenburg in two
days? Not a chance! That is why you will receive your third night
The variety and splendour of the architecture is what catches in your hotel free as a guest at the expense of Übermorgenstadt.
the eye. Its silhouette is characterised by elegant residential ar- Doubles from 99 € per person, singles from 148 € per person
eas, a small city harbour and obviously the imposing castle. Ad- (3rd overnight stay in a three-star hotel includes breakfast), arriv-
ditionally a varied theatre scene with the imposing state theatre als daily and available throughout the year
permeates Oldenburg’s cultural landscape. You will also enjoy
charming, vibrant, colourful market-style and varied gastronomic
shopping experience, because aside from the big world of shop-
ping and exclusive fashion boutiques, there are the romantic al-
leys with charming shops that turn Oldenburg into an excellent Museum of Nature and Man
shopping destination. (Landesmuseum für Natur und Mensch)
What makes this state-run natural history museum
so unique is that it showcases the North West’s di-
versity under one roof: Taking the three dominant
landscapes of the moors and heaths, the coast
and the marshes as a vantage point, the museum
displays bog bodies, rare objects that have been
found and animals of the regions. Its artistic pres-
entation that makes the museum so unique is what
has specially singled it out for its award winning in-
novative design.
Horst-Janssen-Museum
In 2000 the city of Oldenburg honoured its sensational art-
ists in the true sense of the word with their own museum. Re-
gardless of how eccentric Horst Janssen (1929–1995) may
have been, his drawings and etchings gained world fame and
turned him into one of the biggest illustrators and graphic de-
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signers of the 20th century.
www.oldenburg-tourist.de
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Osnabrück
“City of the peace” (“Friedensstadt”)
situated in a nature reserve
Together with Münster, Osnabrück was once the negotiation city for
the Peace of Westphalia, a peace treaty signing that stands out in the
city’s history, with the tradition associated with it being maintained “Himmlische Frauen” – A women’s best friends day
to this very day: In October around 1200 fourth-year pupils will ride Sip a cappuccino at sunrise, a cocktail at sunset and indulge in a whole
down the town hall stairs with their homemade hobby horses to com- day of chatting, looking around and shopping. The “Himmlische Frauen”
Osnabrück city tour offers endless enjoyment and a great experience.
memorate the Peace of Westphalia. The city tours begin on the his-
You have the option of booking for one day only or a whole weekend.
torical benches of the Hall of Peace (Friedenssaal) as do the popular For more information and bookings go to:
night watchman tours. Today’s colourful atmosphere can be ascribed www.osnabrueck.de/angebote
to the combination of modern buildings such as the Felix-Nussbaum-
Haus or the Kamp-Promenade alongside the delightful historical old
city alleys in the Heger-Tor quarter. The partly preserved medieval
warehouses, so-called stone works, today house galleries, coffee
shops and bistros. The market square is the “heart of the city”: It is here
where weddings, festivals, wine and Christmas markets take place.
The coffee shops and restaurants take their wicker chairs outdoors lin-
ing them up outside the red and yellow gabled houses. With a great
view of the town hall (Rathaus) and the Church of St Mary (Marien-
kirche) this is the place to indulge in a slice of cake or a more hearty
meal. A little further on Saint Peter’s Cathedral (Dom St. Petrus) dating
back to the 13th century never fails to impress with its varied towers, its
tranquil cloister and its sought after treasures in the Diocesan Museum
(Diözesanmuseum). Osna-
brück is the only big city
metropolis to be located Zoo Option
in the middle of a nature
The Underground Zoo (“Unterirdische Zoo”) was launched at
reserve, the TERRA.vita the Osnabrück Zoo in 2009 and is the only one of its kind in
Geopark. This means that the whole of Germany and takes its visitors through a labyrinth.
your outing into nature Above ground “Takamanda”, an African adventure world, was
added to it in 2010. The Zoo Option offered by the “advena ho-
can already begin in the
tel Hohenzollern” is particularly appealing to families.
city with designated cycle Tourist Information Osnabrück
www.advenahotels.de/osnabrueck/specials 3
routes and walking trails. www.osnabrueck.de
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– University city bursting with found in the many side streets of the his-
torical old city. Trend-setter boutiques,
stores selling accessories for the home,
Göttingen
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www.goettingen-tourismus.de
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Braunschweig 6
Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH
www.braunschweig.de
Historical
Ambience
“Once upon a time …” fairytale-like, romantic, majes-
tic and exciting is what the stories that Niedersachs-
en’s historic cities have to tell are like. They invite you
to a journey into the past. A journey past UNESCO
world heritage sites, past medieval city walls of vari-
ous Hanse towns, past magnificent architecture and
old timber framework takes you through winding al-
leys and across bascule bridges decorated with flow-
ers. We acquaint ourselves with Dr. Eisenbart, Casano-
va and a world famous Pied Piper before we take the
time to recuperate with a cup of coffee and a slice of
cake in an idyllic courtyard atmosphere fit for a movie
set. Perhaps you care for a small shopping spree? We
amble through the historical settings to make our way
to fashionable shops that bring us back to a reality
full of life and variety: Imposing cruise ships pass by
us here, while elsewhere proud horses show us what
they can do and during a tour of a corn distillery we
learn a lot: “Cheers!”. We saunter across the beauti-
ful promenade along the bank to where the ships are
moored and once more pass the romantic setting that
is gradually fading away in the glowing red of the set-
ting sun, this time observing it from our steamer boat
excursion. One thing is certain: We will be back in
the Advent period running up to Christmas when the
historic squares of the romantic cities are transformed
into magical Christmas markets once more.
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The Welf Castle with the oldest Baroque castle theatre (Schlosstheater) still
in operation is the city’s highlight. The castle can be found bordering the
French Garden (Französischer Garten) together with the Residence Museum.
Another highlight is the Bomann Museum with an ethnology collection rep-
resenting Eastern Niedersachsen, as is the Niedersachsen Celle State Stud.
Celle
first 24-hour art museum that is home to collections by Rob-
ert Smon and Bomann. 2 × 3 course gourmet meals at the Pal-
io Taverna&Trattoria and at the Postmeister Weinkeller von
Hinüber, including afternoon tea at a coffee shop from 175 €
per person. www.kultur-sternstunden.de
Hildesheim
– Rich historical and cultural heritage
Hildesheim, located 30 kilometres south of Han-
nover has plenty to offer in terms of tourism: The
city is particularly famous for its churches, of
which Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Mariendom) and
the thousand-year-old Church of Saint Michael
(St. Michaeliskirche) were recognised as UN-
ESCO Heritage sites in 1985 for the exception-
al testimony they bear to the religious art of the
Romantic period. What is very impressive about
these churches is their large number of historic or-
naments. The 1000 year-old rosebush entwined
with legends and that can be found at the apses
of the Mariendom deserves special mention.
Hann. Münden
– Timber framework and three river city
Shopping at its best in Hann. Münden
Shopping in the historical old city of Hann. Münden is magical. Many
small specialty shops with their own individual choice and rustic an-
tique shops with rarities, not to mention culinary specialities are yours
to discover. Suitable for the whole family the shops are also open on
the first Sunday of every month from 2pm to 6pm.
Distinctive to Hann. Münden, unlike most other cities, is its location on the three
rivers and its timber framework houses numbering more than 700 that date back 13 Touristik Naturpark Münden e. V.
to six different centuries. Magnificent timber framework architectural styles from www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de
every epoch, defence towers, fortifications, the Welf castle, stone
bridge and a Weser Renaissance period town hall are a reflection
of its rich history. „Wo Werra sich und Fulda küssen,
Tip
sie ihren Namen büßen müssen,
Thanks to intense restoration efforts Hann. Münden is today regard-
und hier entsteht durch diesen Kuss,
ed as a timber framework city of European renown. Interactive wa-
ter fountains decorate central inner city squares and attract both Deutsch bis zum Meer der Weserfluss“
young and old. Explore the magnificent timber framework architec- This poetic commemorative slab was put up in 1899 where the
ture with its inscriptions, bays and gables, historical doors and por- Rivers Werra and Fulda meet and which reads something along
tals. Dine at one of the rustic restaurants or go on one of the guid- the lines of:
ed city walks. History comes alive in Hann. Münden. The historical “Where the River Werra and Fulda merge,
old city with its idyllic alleys and streets is also ideal for a Sunday is where they must surrender their names,
outing on foot, with its shops and coffee shops open for business. and through the merger what will emerge is the River Weser,
with German spoken all along its banks, until it reaches the sea”
You may also come across the legendary Baroque physician, Doc-
It is at this plaque that the round trip cruises start. Also located here
tor Eisenbart who, using humour, rids people of their toothache eve- is a site for camper van holiday makers.
ry Saturday at 1.30pm from May through to October. www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de/hann-muenden-fuer/camper-
und-wohnmobilisten.html
Hann. Münden is a sought after city travel destination with piz-
zazz. All kinds of accommodation from privately-run timber frame-
work hotels to camper van camping sites can be found online for every budget.
Tourist Information provides comprehensive information on all specials and sub-
jects in your native language by going to: www.hann.muenden-tourismus.de
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Goslar
as closely as possible. www.goslar.de
Tourist-Information der
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– vibrant 1000 year-old Harz region history www.goslar.de
The millennium city Goslar is an exciting ing holiday is what you really want Gos- Wasserwirtschaft” or Upper Harz wa-
city destination to travel to, aside from lar is the place to be. The atmosphere in ter conservancy in 2010. An impressive
which it is located in superb nature right the small alleys or at the vibrant market award that turns Goslar’s testimonies of
by the Harz region. square with its coffee shops and restau- ore mining and the city’s history into one
Its special tradition-rich atmosphere and rants invites you to come along and enjoy. of Germany’s most valuable cultural mon-
cultural treasures, such as the historical The Rammelsberg ore mine and the his- uments. Other city attractions are the
old city core, churches and museums are toric old city of Goslar were declared a monumental imperial palace, the Kaiserp-
an exceptional experience (not only) for UNESCO world heritage site in 1992 falz and the Mönchehaus Museum with its
culture enthusiasts, but also if a relax- that was expanded with the “Oberharzer prominent modern art exhibitions.
Hahnenklee
– appealing at any time of year
The climatically healthy spa town of Hah- trails in and surrounding Hahnenklee-
nenklee-Bockswiese 16 km south of Gos- Bockswiese – the many leisure options on
lar lies on a sunny plateau and is the ide- offer will not only guarantee you rest and
al holiday resort for old and young. relaxation but also a variety of things
to do and entertain you.
Irrespective of whether you prefer to take
a leisurely walk along the ponds replete For example you can broaden your Discover the beauty of Hahnenklee-Bocks
with cranes in the spa gardens or prefer knowledge by joining a city guided wiese and the attractions that it has to of-
to while away the time on the path with tour. Our hiking guide will also take fer, for example the unique Stabkirche or
stave church. The Stabkirche, Hahnen-
its lovingly designed lover’s benches that you around the Oberharzer Wasser-
klee’s landmark, is a uniquely built church
make for spectacular views of the Harz wirtschaft for you to enjoy the charm- using the Norwegian wooden version as
foothills, or if you wish to acquaint your- ing landscape. its template. It is very impressive with its
self with the expansive network of hiking modern carillon comprising four octaves.
Why not see and hear for yourself?
www.stabkirche.de
HAHNENKLEE tourismus marketing gmbh
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www.hahnenklee.de
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Wolfenbüttel
A must for every visitor is this world famous library, strong-
hold of the most spectacular and valuable manuscripts of the
Middle Ages such as the Gospelbook of Duke Henry the Lion
(1188). The most famous librarian was Lessing, in whose hon-
our a Museum of Literature was established in the Lessing-
Begin your visit to our town with a discovery tour of the his-
torical old town and acquaint yourself with “Little Venice”
(Klein Venedig), the Ducal Liberty district, the magnificent
church architecture and the Palace District (Schlossviertel).
Your very accomplished tour guide will take you to one of Jägermeister
our restaurants in the historical old town to give you the + Culture
chance to re-energise for the rest of the day. Let the dance + Enjoyment
master sweep you off on an adventure tour through the pal- = Wolfenbüttel
ace state rooms with coffee and cake served afterwards to
Experience an interesting tour
round off an unforgettable day in Wolfenbüttel. through the production line of the
famous Firma Jägermeister, which
Of course the best way to discover our town and its delight- produces the delicious herbal di-
ful surroundings is to stay for a few days. Our special “Drei gestive with the same name. Add a
stroll through the historical old town
wundervolle Tage in Wolfenbüttel’’ offers you three marvel-
to it and to this add a delicious
lous days in Wolfenbüttel and aside from organised excur- meal in a restaurant there – then
sions and tours, allows for enough time each day to enjoy a the result has to be the Wolfenbüt-
dinner out or an event of cultural interest. There is also room tel experience! For further informa-
tion and bookings go to:
for an excursion to the surrounding areas, like the Harz
www.wolfenbuettel-tourismus.de
Mountains or the world heritage sites of Goslar, Quedlin-
burg or Hildesheim, the Mühlenmuseum (Mill Museum) in
Gifhorn or Auto City in Wolfsburg: All these destinations
are within 50 km of Wolfenbüttel. How does that sound?
Stadtmarketing Wolfenbüttel GmbH & Co.KG
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www.wolfenbuettel-tourismus.de
historical
Emsland
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Emsland
– cruise ships, recreational
boats and the
Papenburg barges
Emsland Touristik GmbH
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www.emsland.com
Emsland – cruise ships, recreational boats and the Papenburg barges – the name is synony-
mous with dreamlike cruise ships which are built in the renowned Meyer Werft dockyard and
transported to the North Sea via the River Ems watched by thousands of spectators. A glance
into the construction dock of Meyer Werft is spectacular. The bascule and swivel bridges dec-
orated with flowers for the most part and the historical ships in the long canals make the city- The history of Papenburg is cap-
scape a site well worth seeing. The Gut Altenkamp estate, the Meyers Mühle mill and the Von- tured and presented interactively
at the “Zeitspeicher” and there
Velen Museum can be found on the many cycling routes that intersect in Papenburg outside
are numerous options you can
the old town hall (Rathaus) and in front of the Brigg Friederike, an ancient seagoing vessel. take part in. There is a holiday
centre at Dankern Castle in Ha-
Haren (Ems), the harbour city: 300 maritime vessels and 50 inland ships are in operation ren that has everything you could
run by Harener Reeder ship owners. A short distance from the Maritime Museum (Schifffahrts- wish for. Never a dull moment at
the 5.000 m2 roofed over amuse-
museum) where the Spitzpünte Helene is moored is where the passenger ship Amisia casts
ment park. www.emsland.com
off to take passengers on a cruise on the River Ems. Captains of both leisure and sports ves-
sels traverse the Haren-Rütenbrock Canal to the Netherlands. A must for visitors to Haren: The
Emsland Cathedral, the mill museum (Mühlenmuseum) and the Dankern Castle Holiday Centre.
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Maritime Charm
Ahoy! Join us on a journey through Niedersachsen’s
most beautiful maritime cities. Drop anchor with us at
busy harbours and idyllic fishing villages. Learn what
there is to know about the UNESCO Wadden Sea
World Heritage Site (Weltnaturerbe Wattenmeer) and
its inhabitants – and listen to the captivating sailors’
yarns of the fishermen. Take a museum ship and join us
at the diving station to experience the magnificent un-
derwater world. Revitalise yourself in one of the cosy
harbour restaurants and enjoy the freshly caught fish
from “Neptune’s Empire – God of the Sea”, or crabs
straight from the cutter at the docks. Trace your herit-
age at the German Emigration Centre or stare into the
future from the JadeWeserPort. Perhaps you have the
urge to try your hand at sailing. No problem – here
you are always guaranteed six inches of water under
the keel. Sail inland across rivers and canals past light-
houses, cruise ships, picturesque villages, and moor
landscapes – always accompanied by a fresh breeze.
All hands on deck? Then the journey can begin: “Cast
off! Full steam ahead!”
Wilhelmshaven
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Maritime Elegance
Stay at the COLUMBIA Hotel Wilhelmshaven and get a
panoramic view of the harbour Großer Hafen. Awaiting
A harbour atmosphere at its best, big city liv- From the beach, you here is a breakfast buffet, a three-course dinner in the
ing and maritime attractions – the North Sea the Südstrandprome- Harbour View Restaurant, a 30-minute back massage, the
city of Wilhelmshaven located on the south- nade, you will have COLUMBIA wellness package with plenty of extras, as well
ern Jadebusen bay has far more to offer than an excellent view of as a visit to the Coastal Museum. From 210 € per person
sharing (double).
sea and sun. Countless cultural institutions in- the UNESCO Wad-
vite you to enjoy its theatre, art, music and den Sea World Her-
comedy. itage Site. In season
harbour cruises and excursions to the deep-
Six worlds of experience are lined up at the sea island of Helgoland start from here.
Wilhelmshaven Maritime Mile (Maritime
Meile Wilhelmshaven) all bringing home A futuristic harbour experience can be head
the subject of the “ocean” to the visitor: The up close at the JadeWeserPort oceanic con-
Coastal Museum (Küstenmuseum), the Aquar- struction site. Germany’s only deepwater port
ium, the German Navy Museum (Deutsches will be able to handle the world’s biggest con-
Marinemuseum), the “Wadden Sea House” tainer ships as from 2012.
(Wattenmeerhaus), the 5D cinematic experi-
ence “Nordsee-Welten” and harbour cruises Sailing, surfing, rowing or canoeing – the
on the MS Harle Kurier. conditions for watersports fanatics are ideal
here.
A striking landmark of the city is the Emper-
or William Bridge (Kaiser-Wilhelm-Brücke) If you prefer to remain on terra firma
that is over 100 years old. The iron structure you will still get your money’s worth
towers above the Großer Hafen section of here, i.e. you can play a game of golf
the harbour. Every year countless tradition- or go cycling.
al sailing ships drop anchor here from all
over Europe, especially for the “Weekend on
the Jade” (“Wochenende an der Jade”) re-
nowned far beyond the city’s borders and for
the “JadeWeser-Port-CUP”. A colourful fringe Constables, murderers
events programme of music, entertainment, and scoundrels
games and enjoyment lures thousands of visi- Go on a cycling tour through the Wilhelmshaven’s
tors to the city on the River Jade. police and judiciary history, which will take you to
various crime scenes culminating in the museum
Wilhelmshaven bunker of the city’s correctional facility.
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www.wilhelmshaven-touristik.de
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Leer
– The gateway to Ostfriesland
The picturesque histori- The pedestrian zone with seum Harbour is the
cal old city and town hall its successful combination trendy Nesse Penin-
(Rathaus), the countless of contemporary shopping sula. The Nesse Pen-
number of lovingly restored experiences combined with insula is joined to
houses, the striking commer- traditional shops, comple- the historical old city
cial buildings, its churches mented by cosy restaurants, with an architectural-
and alleys all constitute the coffee shops and tea rooms, ly unique pedestrian
heart of Leer. has turned the city of Leer bridge. Allow yourself to be captivated
into the shopping city in Os- by a tour of the Even Castle (Even-
burg) and the magnificent palace
There is a direct connec- tfriesland. Take part in a harbour tour
gardens (Schlosspark).
tion between the historical and treat yourself to tea af-
old city and the attractive Leer Harbour melds his- terwards to take in more of
pedestrian zone, as well as tory and things contem- this port city’s pizzazz.
the Museum Harbour (Muse- porary in an impressive
umshafen) and tourist port. manner. Across from the Mu- 20 Stadt Leer (Ostfriesland)
www.leer.de
Worpswede
– Discover art and culture
Bremerhaven
– Experience the sea
Where the River Weser flows into the North Sea is where the largest
city on the North Sea Coast, Bremerhaven lies. Emotional stagings
and an exciting means of transferring knowledge make the Harbor
Worlds Bremerhaven a constant source of fascination: The emigra-
tion era is brought to life at the German Emigration Center (Deut-
sches Auswandererhaus®), while the climate theme center Klimahaus®
Bremerhaven 8° Ost takes you on a journey through the world’s diffe-
rent climate zones. The world’s oldest cog is displayed at the German
Sea Fish Cooking Studio Maritime Museum (Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum), while polar bears,
– a showcase for the fishing port penguins and co. go about their business at the Bremerhaven Zoo at
Head Chef Michael Gorich reveals his tips and tricks the sea. Ocean liners head for the port city, museum ships grace the
for both classical and avant-garde delicacies from harbor and the HafenBus-Tour will give you an insight into car
“Neptune’s Kingdom – God of the Sea”. A hot and
and container transshipment at the international port. The His-
cold fish buffet is served afterwards.
torical Museum Bremerhaven takes you back in time to work
and life in the worlds of the past along our coast. Fish “live”
is showcased wherever you go in the fishing port: In the
Atlanticum with its seawater aquarium, on the Gera trawler,
in the Sea Fish Cooking Studio (Seefischkochstudio) or in its
restaurants. An adventure filled mix of maritime tradition and
modernism awaits you.
The thousand year old sister cities Buxtehude and Stade are located in Urlaubsregion Altes Land am Elbstrom,
Germany’s biggest orchard with more than 16-million fruit trees. Nearly 100 kilometres of this holiday region dis-
tinguished for its fruit and maritime access runs along the River Elbe on its journey to where it joins the North Sea.
Located in a very unique landscape surrounded by a sea of blossoms are two charming Hanse towns: Buxtehude
und Stade.
Buxtehude – Good work if you are there already. Stade – A cool breeze in the north.
The hometown of the Hare and the Hedgehog, whose fairytale Today you will find small speciality shops, cosy pubs and coffee
race is renowned worldwide, does indeed exist. A stroll through shops with inviting summer terraces right by the water where Han-
the historical old city may seem like a journey through time to the se ships were offloaded in days gone by. The Hanse harbour in the
good old days; it is as if previous centuries come alive before your middle of the historical old city is well worth a visit, with the museum
very eyes. Make your way through the narrow cobbled alleys and ship, cruise boats and sports skipper in the busy city harbour along-
marvel at the carefully restored merchants’ houses with their artisti- side side it indicative of Stade’s affinity with water and seafaring
cally decorated framework timber gables. that continues to live on to this very day.
Has-und-Igel-Tour – the Hare and the Hedgehog tour On the trail of the Hanse town
The Hare and the Hedgehog will tell you stories from Buxtehude in Take a guided city walk through 350 years of Hanse history. You will
an entertaining city ramble that takes you through the historical old have eight different characters in historical outfits recount some very
city. Join these two fairytale figures on a journey of discovery and lis- entertaining stories of everyday life in the town. Duration 90 minutes.
ten carefully to their tales: Their amazing race and all about the “Jun-
gmühle”. Duration 90 minutes.
www.fassmer-marketing.de
Come and hear the resonant sounds of cultural cities! Enjoy a trip composed especially for you! You can find descriptions of
PartiTouren Niedersachsen offers you extraordinary concert the PartiTouren packages online or in the PartiTouren brochure. Do you
experiences with an exclusive programme of accompanying like the sound of this? If so, then order your free brochure now:
events and adds an individual touch to your visit to the most Phone +4951127048877; bestellung@partitouren-niedersachsen.de
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World-class
design and
architecture
More than a thousand years of architectural history and design- starting at Hannover’s designer bus stops all the way through to
er products from various centuries are waiting to be discovered the city of Celle’s art museum.
in Niedersachsen. Go in search of design classics and modern
day collections, architectural monuments and avant garde archi- When it comes to architectural design, here in Niedersachsen
tecture, traditional artisan art and contemporary design. it absolutely comes into its own. An excursion to the production
sites will give you a good idea where Niedersachsen’s export
The UNESCO heritage site of Saint Mary’s Cathedral (Marien- hits originate from. Stock up on the latest “made in Niedersach-
dom), century-old monuments that bear testimony to the industri- sen” creations at the factory sales or make a detour to one of the
al heritage and contemporary buildings by world renowned ar- museums or exhibitions for a peek into the long history of arts
chitects. Frank Gehry and Zaha Hadid feature prominently when and crafts and design.
it comes to the latter, but by the same token they only form the tip
of the iceberg when it comes to matters architectural. Museums, We would like to give you a small taster on what Niedersachsen
hotels, adventure worlds and production sites can be found in all has to offer when it comes to architecture and design on the fol-
of Niedersachsen’s areas, which all represent architecture and lowing pages.
interior design well worth seeing in the true sense of the words,
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phæno Wolfsburg
The British daily newspaper “The Guardian” has evaluated the
Phæno as one of the twelve most significant modern architectural
structures of the world. Not only does the imposing structure serve
to impress with its avant garde design language, but it also pro-
vides for flexibility in its uses and could not be more appropriate
for this “experimental museum” with its over 350 interactive ex-
hibits taken from nature and technology. The unique architectur-
al experience is the brainchild of British Iraqi star architect Zaha
Hadid. The building that was launched in November 2005 trans-
gresses many norms and has set new constructional standards.
www.phaeno.de
Take the city of Nordhorn in the west of the country for ex-
ample. Immerse yourself in the industrial past of a city that
once belonged to the most significant centres of Germany’s
textile industry by visiting the Povelturm tower built in 1906.
Another highlight is the Alfeld Fagus-Werke, a factory in Al-
feld near Hannover commissioned by Carl Benscheidt and
built by Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius, and which repre-
sents the cornerstone of the epoch’s building style.
Hotel Freigeist
Design in harmony with nature is what awaits you at the life-
style Hotel Freigeist. Located in the middle of an idyllic forest
area in Northeim in southern Niedersachsen, the hotel pro-
vides an oasis for rest and inspiration. With a successful com-
bination of classical elements such as oil finished oak floors
and contemporary interiors the hotel was awarded Germany’s
renowned Prize for Interdisciplinary Design in 2009 (Preis für
interdisziplinäre Gestaltung).
www.hotel-freigeist.de
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Events highlights
in Niedersachsen’s cities
Leer Osnabrück
An Evening with Casanova (Ein Abend
Traditional Boat Festival (Treffen der May Week (Maiwoche) annually in May mit Casanova) annually on different dates
Traditionsschiffe) from 29th to 31st July 2011 Popular music festival with comedy acts and Casanova has the honour of inviting you personal-
(held every two years) shows performed on over ten stages in the inner ly to a stylish three course meal and accompanying
Every two years in the summer a multitude of tradi- city – open-air and free of charge. drinks on this evening. For dates available go to:
tional boat lovers will gather at the Leer Museum www.osnabrueck.de/maiwoche www.wolfenbuettel-tourismus.de
Harbour (Museumshafen) with their boats.
www.leer.de Papenburg Wolfsburg
Meyer Werft dockyard, Movimentos Festival Weeks in the Autostadt
The Gallimarkt Folk Festival with Galliviehmarkt
various dates throughout the year annually in April and May
Cattle Market annually in October
Dockyard tour for members of the public through The programme includes classical, jazz and pop-
This event that has been running annually since
the home of numerous ocean giants. For dates on ular concerts, readings and talks, discussions and
1508 and attracts some 500-thousand visitors to
cruise ship undockings/transfers go to: scenic evenings, as well as dance companies from
Leer’s historical old city.
www.papenburg-tourismus.de renowned choreographers.
www.leer.de
www.autostadt.de
Stade
Lingen
International summer Open-Air-Festival
Holk Festival annually in August
Kivelingsfest 11th to 13th June 2011 annually in June (Internationale Sommerbühne)
Various musical genres and unusual performance
(held every three years) Wolfsburg, immersed in tradition, invites interna-
locations turn this high-end event into a cultural
A big medieval folk festival in honour of the drum- tional artists from all walks of cultural life to Wolfs-
delight.
mer boys of the boys’ guild made up of the bach- burg Castle (Schloss Wolfsburg) on four consecu-
www.stadeum.de/holk-fest
elor sons of the residents, who once rescued the tive wakens.
city from occupation. www.wolfsburg.de
Wilhelmshaven
www.lingen.de
“Weekend on the Jade” (“Wochenende an der Historical old city festival (Altstadtfest)
Lüneburg Jade”) – annual city and harbour festival held end in Fallersleben annually in August
of June/beginning of July The historical old city festival in Fallersleben be-
“Sülfmeistertage”, Lüneburg’s master On the first weekend in July Wilhelmshaven cele- longs to the oldest city festivals of Niedersachsen
salt maker event annually in October brates a maritime festival with countless traditional and attracts countless visitors every year.
A medieval market, a historical festival parade, mu- sailing boats, some 80 music groups and the mar- www.fallersleben.de
sic and theatre make up this medieval salt extrava- ket (Kajenmarkt).
ganza, which is held at the beginning of October. www.wochenendeanderjade.de Worpswede
www.lueneburger-heide.de
Throughout the year the German artists’ city of
JadeWeserPort-CUP annually in October
Oldenburg Worpswede has various events on offer in differ-
On the first weekend of October is when countless
ent genres. Be it theatre and music performances
International Ceramic Days Oldenburg traditional sailing boats will follow the instruction
or art – every taste is catered for.
(Internationalen Keramiktage) annually in August “cast off!” to take part in an exciting regatta on the
www.worpswede.de
International Ceramic Days Oldenburg enjoys River Jade for the coveted JadeWeserPort-CUP.
plenty of recognition well beyond Germany. Its fo- www.jadeweserport-cup.de
cal point is a two-day ceramics market (Keramik-
markt) with more than one hundred leading inter- Wolfenbüttel
national ceramics artists. Wolfenbütteler Cultural Summer
www.keramiktage.com (Kultursommer) annually from June to August
The castle inner courtyard in Wolfenbüttel is trans-
International Film Festival annually in September formed into a large open air stage with theatre, For further Niedersachsen events go
Oldenburg International Film Festival: It devotes it- cabaret, comedy, both light and serious music, to our events database online at:
self to international works for the cinema as a “non- children’s theatre, music, dance and song the or- www.niedersachsen-tourism.com
competitive film festival”. It constitutes one of the der of the day.
most important festivals for indie films in Europe. www.wolfenbuettel-tourismus.de
www.filmfest-oldenburg.de
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