Holiday in Lower Saxony

What makes Lower Saxony special as a destination?

Lower Saxony, the second largest federal state in Germany by area, stretches from the storm-lashed North Sea coast over the vast Lüneburg Heath to the forested low mountain ranges in the south. The East Frisian Islands — Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeoog, Spiekeroog, and Wangerooge — line the coast like a string of pearls and offer kilometers of sandy beaches, fresh sea air, and the fascinating UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea. The Lüneburg Heath transforms into a purple sea of blossoms every August and September, extending to the horizon. The Wilseder Berg (169 m) offers the most beautiful panoramic view of this unique natural spectacle. The Hanseatic city of Lüneburg enchants with its crooked gabled houses and historic salt history. Hanover, the state capital, surprises with the Herrenhausen Gardens — one of the most significant Baroque gardens in Europe — and the expansive Maschsee. In the south, the Harz mountains entice with the legendary Brocken (1,141 m), where the historic Brockenbahn steam train runs, deep forests, and medieval half-timbered towns like Goslar, whose old town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Alte Land along the Elbe is Northern Europe's largest fruit-growing area — an unforgettable sight during the blossom season in May. Wolfsburg is home to the Volkswagen Autostadt, while Celle shines with its closed half-timbered ensemble of over 400 houses.