If you’re planning city breaks in Germany, you won’t find anywhere quite like Wolfsburg! This city in Lower Saxony is home to the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant – famous for being the biggest car factory in the world! – so car enthusiasts won’t want to miss a tour here before visiting the incredible Autostadt area. Kids will love exploring the interactive exhibits around the Phaeno Science Centre, and art-lovers won’t want to miss the modern collections on display at the Kunstmuseum. However you spend your days out in Lower Saxony, our stylish Premier Inn hotel in Wolfsburg will be waiting to welcome you in the evenings with our laid-back bar and super-comfy beds!
Hotels in Wolfsburg
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If you love Germany city breaks, why not extend your stay and visit other places like Wolfsburg nearby? Our Lower Saxony hotels like Braunschweig are perfect for visiting top attractions like Brunswick Palace, and you’ll have some of the most popular places to visit in Saxony right on your doorstep when you stay at our Leipzig hotels, like the Monument to the Battle of the Nations or the Belantis theme park.
Things to do in Wolfsburg
Visit the Autostadt
The Autostadt is one of the most unique attractions in Germany – and a must-see if you’re visiting Wolfsburg! Built back in 2000 and literally translating to ‘Automobile City’, this futuristic complex near the Volkswagen factory is home to stunning collections and displays like the famous Car Towers, as well as playgrounds and giant slides for kids!
Explore local museums
Good news for culture-lovers – you’ll have plenty to explore throughout short breaks in Lower Saxony! The Phaeno Science Centre is packed with exciting interactive exhibitions for all ages, and a stargazing trip to the popular Planetarium Wolfsburg will leave you feeling out of this world. Discover more about the city’s history at the incredible Wolfsburg Castle and Stadtmuseum before admiring all kinds of modern at the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg.
Enjoy the great outdoors
As well as being home to the futuristic Autostadt, Wolfsburg is also one of the greenest cities in Germany, so you’ll have plenty of outdoor activities in Lower Saxony to enjoy! Start off at the Allerpark – with a beautiful beach, a water sports club and of course the Allersee Lake, this leisure park is unmissable when you’re looking for things to do near Hanover. Plus, from fishing at the Tankumsee to hiking around the Harz National Park, families and nature-lovers alike will be spoilt for choice!
FAQs
What are the nearest train stations in Wolfsburg?
Wolfsburg Central Station – or the Wolfsburg Hauptbahnhof as it’s known in German – is right next to the Phaeno Science Centre, and just a 15-minute walk away from our Premier Inn Wolfsburg City Centre hotel. Plus, the city’s U-Bahn and S-Bahn services are ideal ways of getting around Wolfsburg throughout your stay.
What are the best places to eat in Wolfsburg?
You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to eating in Wolfsburg! Typical Lower Saxony food includes Meaty meals like venison are popular in the region, and seafood lovers can take their pick from all kinds of fish and eel dishes – why not try a local delicacy like Sächsische Kartoffelsuppe soup? Short breaks in Lower Saxony are ideal if you have a sweet tooth too, thanks to local desserts like Rote Grütze and Apfelkuchen! Plus, don’t miss out on visiting our stylish hotels in Lower Saxony when you’re searching for places to eat breakfast in Wolfsburg.
What are the best things to do in Wolfsburg at night?
This exciting city in Lower Saxony is bursting with fun things to do in the evenings! Our Premier Inn Wolfsburg City Centre hotel is right in the heart of the city, so you’ll have some of the best nightlife in Wolfsburg right on your doorstep. Plus, football fans will only be a five-minute drive from the Volkswagen Arena if there’s a game on! If you’re just looking for ways to wind down after long days out in Germany though, why not enjoy a quiet drink back at one of our hotels in Lower Saxony?
What family friendly activities can you do in Wolfsburg?
You’ll find something to keep the whole family entertained here on city breaks in Germany. Home to the Allersee lake, the BadeLand water park and even an exciting ice rink, a visit to the Allerpark in Wolfsburg is a must on family days out in Saxony. Curious kids will also love exploring interactive attractions in Germany like the Phaeno Science Centre before seeing a show at the Wolfsburg Planetarium.
What outdoor activities can you do in Wolfsburg?
Discover all the best outdoor activities in Wolfsburg throughout your stay. Nature lovers and adventurers will only be an hour's drive away from the Harz National Park, and hikers will love exploring the mountains and forests throughout this incredible nature reserve. The Tankumsee lake is another great place to visit in Germany, or culture-lovers can take a walk around the Fallersleben district – one of the city's most famous citizens, August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben, was born here, and this famous poet wrote the lyrics to the German national anthem!
What indoor activities can you do in Wolfsburg?
Whatever the weather in Wolfsburg, there’s plenty to discover throughout your stay. Art lovers won’t want to miss seeing some incredible pieces of modern art at the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, or if you fancy a bit of shopping in Germany, why not head over to the Wolfsburg Designer Outlets? Plus, holidays in Lower Saxony wouldn’t be complete without exploring all the exhibits and pavilions at Volkswagen’s Autostadt attraction!