Wolfsburg, Planned industrial city in Lower Saxony, Germany
Description
Wolfsburg is a planned industrial city in Lower Saxony along the Mittelland Canal. The city divides into several neighborhoods with residential areas, industrial zones, and wide green spaces.
History
The city was established in 1938 as a housing settlement for Volkswagen factory workers on the site of a small village. After World War II, it grew into the fifth-largest city in Lower Saxony.
Culture
The city takes its name from Wolfsburg Castle, a medieval fortress first mentioned in the 13th century that now serves as a landmark in the center. Residents and visitors use the surrounding squares and parks for leisure activities and weekend walks.
Practical
The main railway station offers direct connections to Berlin, Hanover, and other major cities in Germany. Many areas of the city can be explored on foot or by bicycle.
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Volkswagen Arena
1.5 km
Autostadt
950 m
Wolfsburg Castle
2 km
Wolfsburg Central Station
685 m
VfL-Stadion am Elsterweg
914 m
AutoMuseum Volkswagen
1.5 km
Planetarium Wolfsburg
781 m
Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg
502 m
Allersee
2.5 km
Billen-Pavillon
1.2 km
Fallersleben Castle
4.8 km
Burg Neuhaus
4.8 km
Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus
372 m
Scharoun-Theater Wolfsburg
924 m
Markenhochhaus
1.5 km
Aller Park
2.8 km
Rathaus
341 m
MobileLifeCampus
2.9 km
Klieversberg
1.4 km
Parish Community Center Holy Ghost
1.9 km
CongressPark Wolfsburg
825 m
St. Christophorus
324 m
Ilkerbruch
8.4 km
Burg Campen
9.5 km
Altes Brauhaus zu Fallersleben
4.8 km
Holy Cross Church, Lehre
12.9 km
Hoffmann-von-Fallersleben-Museum
4.9 km
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