Hotels in Lower Saxony

Get ready for medieval towns, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and incredible castles aplenty. Lower Saxony, or Niedersachsen as it’s known in German, is a beautiful place to visit. The second-largest German state after Bavaria, it runs from the North Sea to the Harz mountain range, making the natural landscape as varied as it is breath-taking. Vibrant cities brimming with culture like Braunschweig and Hannover make it a popular destination for tourists. But the region is also a hit with business travellers, thanks to important trade fairs and the city of Wolfsburg’s role as an automotive powerhouse.

Whether you’re here for work or play, you can rest easy knowing that a great night’s sleep awaits you at any of our central Premier Inn hotels in Lower Saxony. Thanks to our great locations, you’ll have all of Saxony’s best attractions right on your doorstep, whenever you’re staying with us.

If you love German states with scenic landscapes, why not visit Baden-Württemberg and explore the magical Black Forest for yourself? For fairy-tale castles, head to Bavaria, the state most famous for its medieval architecture and mountainous backdrops. Or head east to Saxony for stunning scenery and palaces. But wherever your travels take you, you’ll find all the home comforts you need to make the most of your visit at our Premier Inn hotels in Germany.

This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit for nature lovers! The Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park stretches along the North Sea coastline and, twice a day between the tides, a 10,000 square wetland appears, forming a unique habitat for around 10,000 different species of wildlife, including millions of migratory birds that come here to nest and rest. So, whether you’re going on a boat trip, trying to spot the seals or just hunting for cockles and crabs as you walk along the mud flats, it’s a great spot to visit on days out in Saxony.

Fun fact – one out of every five German asparaguses are grown right here in Lower Saxony! Locals love the veg so much that they’ve created the Asparagus Route, a well-signposted loop covering 750km that takes in the asparagus-growing regions of Braunschweig and Hannover. The best time to take the trail is during harvest period, from April to June, when you’ll find special festivals, markets and events all dedicated to celebrating, and eating, the tasty vegetable.

The picturesque towns, valleys and ski resorts of the Harz Mountains National Park make it a beautiful place to explore, whether on foot, on two-wheels or by taking the narrow-gauge railway. Because many of its forests have been left to grow wild, some previously endangered species are now thriving, like the lynx. If you’re lucky, this large (but shy) predator can be spotted from a special lynx viewing enclosure near Bad Harzburg!

You’ll find Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It has a North Sea coastline, and with nine borders it boasts more neighbours than any other German state. It’s right next door to the Netherlands and the regions of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Once upon a time there was just one state of Saxony. But after Napoleon's defeat, the state was carved up and in 1866 the term “Lower Saxony'' began to be used to describe this region. Now Saxony and Lower Saxony are two different states and, confusingly, Lower Saxony lies further north. ‘Lower’ refers to the hilliness of Saxony contrasted with Lower Saxony which is at sea level.

The state capital of Lower Saxony is Hannover, and it’s a popular city that’s well worth a visit if you’re in the region. As well as shopping and sightseeing experiences galore, it’s also surprisingly green and leafy, thanks to its Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen and the Eilenriede urban city forest. It’s also known for hosting many fairs and festivals, including the International Fireworks Competition and CeBIT annual computer show. 

The saying goes that Lower Saxony is famous for two things: cows and cars. While it’s true that the region does have a large agricultural industry, and that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Factory is one of the largest manufacturing plants in the world, there’s so much more to discover in this historic region. Scenery lovers can explore a huge variety of natural landscapes. There’s vast coastline, peat bogs, heathland, forests and mountains to explore. In fact, it’s the only German federal state that covers both mountainous and maritime areas. Alongside the natural splendour, you’ll find beautiful cities packed with history and heritage. And one of Lower Saxony’s other claims to fame? The Pied Piper was set here!

The locals speak high German and, thanks to its precision and lack of a particularly strong accent, it’s considered easier to understand for visitors.