Lower Saxony
On one side, the waves of the North Sea lash the coast and wash over some of the state's most popular vacation islands, while on the other side, the Harz Mountains and Weserbergland lure visitors to outdoor activities ranging from climbing to mountain biking. Lower Saxony is Germany's second largest state by area and knows how to make good use of this space. Not only the coast and the Lüneburg Heath are popular vacation and excursion destinations, but also cities like Oldenburg, Göttingen or Hanover are worth a visit. In addition, the Wadden Sea National Park and numerous other nature reserves attract visitors to the state in northern Germany, which presents itself not only traditionally down-to-earth, but also modern and versatile.
Popular destinations in Lower Saxony
We show you the most beautiful cities in Lower Saxony.
Popular regions in Lower Saxony
Die 10 größten Städte in Lower Saxony
01
Hanover
0.5 million inhabitants
Hanover is not considered the classic destination for a city trip. But if you don't pay attention to the capital of Lower Saxony, you're missing out: a city hall so big and pompous that it's more like a castle,
Schloss Herrenhaus with several gardens worth seeing, and Maschsee, a lake ...
02
Brunswick
0.2 million inhabitants
Braunschweig is one of the most beautiful cities in Lower Saxony for good reason. The numerous parks are oases of peace and the historic city center is characterized by historical buildings and restored half-timbered houses. On the picturesque Burgplatz square you will find the Lion and the Cathedral, both landmarks ...
03
Oldenburg
0.2 million inhabitants
The small town on the Hunte has so much to offer that you can spend a whole week here without getting bored. With the Railway Museum, the Horst Janssen Museum and the Museum of the Old Brickworks, three highlights are waiting for you. The painter Horst Janssen grew up in ...
04
Osnabrück
0.2 million inhabitants
Osnabrück was once the city of wholesale trade and is still the economic center of the region today. Charlemagne was so enthusiastic about the city many centuries ago that he immediately founded a bishopric here. St. Mary's Church and Cathedral still form the cityscape and attract tourists from all ...
05
Wolfsburg
0.1 million inhabitants
Wolfsburg is the home of Volkswagen and the car capital of northern Germany. You can explore the VW headquarters on a factory tour and get a unique insight into car production. Another attraction is the VFL Wolfsburg, whose stadium you can also visit. With the castle and St. Mary's Church, ...
06
Göttingen
0.1 million inhabitants
The mixture of old half-timbered houses and modern architecture make Göttingen so attractive. The market square with the Gänseliesel fountain form the heart of the city. From the cafés you can enjoy the hustle and bustle and go on a shopping tour yourself. The pedestrian zone with ...
07
Salzgitter
0.1 million inhabitants
Salzgitter is one of the largest cities in Germany in terms of area and was formed due to the merger of smaller towns and villages. This can be felt throughout the city, because everything is spacious and large. The district of Salzgitter Bad is its own business district with many ...
08
Hildesheim
0.1 million inhabitants
Hildesheim is home to two famous places of worship that bring the city's history back to life. The mighty cathedral is the city's landmark and it was chosen as the bishop's seat by Louis the Pious as early as 815. Also worth seeing is the St. Michaelis Church, which embodies the ...
09
Delmenhorst
77,600 inhabitants
Delmenhorst is located at the gates of Bremen and is a spacious city with a lot of greenery. The center of the city is the art nouveau town hall and the 44 meter high water tower. You have to climb over 200 steps to reach the viewing plateau. From up there you ...
10
Wilhelmshaven
76,100 inhabitants
Sailors from all over the world know the city on the Jade Bay because the Jade-Weser Port is a container transhipment center. You can best explore Germany's largest port project on a harbor tour. The south beach is a popular meeting place when the weather is nice. Then you can ...