Visit us in the region of diversity.
Experience the possibilities of Niedersachsen. You will find further information on topics of travel online on www.niedersachsen-tourism.com – See you soon!
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Niedersachsen inspires.
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Discover our pages and facets.
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Welcome to the region of diversity.
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The perfect Niedersachsen for everybody. There is not just one Niedersachsen. The federal state in the north of Germany was founded on the former territories of numerous princedoms and kingdoms and is made up of the most different regions, landscapes and areas of unspoiled nature. This variety constitutes the appeal of Niedersachsen as a holiday destination: from rough coasts to urban shopping metropolises to high mountains, here you will find everything your heart desires. The endless beaches of the North Sea or the East Frisian Islands, the ancient cultural landscapes of the Lßneburger Heide or the untouched and wild Harz mountains, the magical, romantic Weserbergland or the urban landscapes of Niedersachsen – there is a suitable travel destination for everyone!
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Boundless opportunities of designing your holiday are waiting here for you. Starting with active holidays spent hiking, cycling or golfing, to holiday offers for the whole family to luxurious gourmet trips. Join us on a journey through the regions of this wonderful federal state. To its people and towns, its castles and theatres, its beaches and rivers, the recreation areas and so on and so on ... We are presenting our federal state in all its splendour on the following pages – and taking you on a trip through the seasons. Be inspired and find your personal Niedersachsen. Welcome!
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Which time of the year do you prefer for discovering the federal state of diversity? Find out: in this inspiring booklet and on www.niedersachsen-tourism.com
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Spring A flourishing holiday destination: be charmed by the spring in Niedersachsen.
active · natural Cycling through great natural landscapes – this is also possible without any mountains. And many say it is even better, for example along one of the numerous bicycle hiking routes.
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Spring magnificent · historic Beautiful – and beautifully old: although it is already more than a thousand years old, year after year, the rose bush at the historic Cultural Heritage Sight of Hildesheim Cathedral blossoms anew.
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9 active · natural On the golf course. Greens of every level of difficulty and in any landscape are waiting for you. Are you curious ? You will find more information on our website www.golfland-niedersachsen.com
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familial · eventful More Bronze Age for the family: accessible history to be discovered in the County of Bentheim.
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magnificent · lordly Barock’n’Roll: at the Clemenswerth Castle everything revolves around the central construction, because, in accordance with the times, the property was built in perfect symmetry.
magnificent · historic Really typical! The quaint Niedersachsen houses with their unique gable decoration still shape the image of many villages, say in the Lüneburger Heide.
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relaxing · natural Close to the water: find your place for dreaming on the campsite Irenensee in the Lüneburger Heide.
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magnificent · historic Many things are close by in Niedersachsen. And close to one another: for example the residential city of Celle and the romantic half-timbered villages along the German Framework Road.
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magical · historic The Pied Piper of Hameln has not lost any of his charm – and still abducts day after day the visitors of the beautiful town on the Weser.
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familial · natural Hanoverian or Oldenburger, everyone has to start from scratch some time. Just like our world famous horses.
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eventful · magical The Harz mountains are a very popular destination – not only for witches celebrating a jamboree on Walpurgis Night.
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cultural · eventful Curtains up for the pleasure of culture: The State Opera of Hannover is one of the republic’s most renowned houses.
magnificent · historic A good reason to visit a monastery: breathtaking brick architecture in Wienhausen near Celle.
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delicious · historic The national dish and delicious export hit: the world famous asparagus from Niedersachsen.
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hospitable · magnificent Into the garden! To the glamourous garden festival at the Ippenburg Castle. Or to admire the plants all year round.
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familial · natural Counting sheep again ... or stroking or cuddling or the like. During a short trip to the Osnabrücker Land, to the Ippenburg Castle for example.
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hospitable · relaxing More than sand on the shore: the endless beaches of Ostfriesland with its islands and the North Sea coast.
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active · familial Plenty of fresh air is the best ingredient for kiteflying on one of the numerous beaches of the North Sea coast.
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delicious · hospitable More the harsh taste in the north, smooth in the south: Our beers are as diverse as the regions they are brewed in. Taste the difference! For example at one of the farm cafés of Niedersachsen.
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eventful · natural Against time. And anti-clockwise. During the horse racing week at Bad Harzburg the track turns left.
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active · natural Hiking tracks from hard to easy are awaiting walkers fascinated by the outdoors between the Weserbergland and the Harz mountains.
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cultural · historic Please, doctor! After successful graduation, it’s a students’ tradition to kiss the landmark of Göttingen: the Gänseliesel -statue, known as the most kissed girl in the world.
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active · natural For climbers: you will find fantastic climbing routes for example in the Harz mountains.
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active · natural Fast moving in the Harz mountains. For example while rafting in the canyons of the Oker.
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magical · natural It’s not a fairytale! Our woods are really enchanting. And that’s why they also inspired the Grimm Brothers.
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magnificent · natural There is no need to turn red. The farmers of Niedersachsen have rediscovered the blue poppy.
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delicious · historic A handmade treat: freshly smoked eel from the Zwischenahn sea.
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active · familial Walking on the ground of the sea. Where could this be possible? – In the Wadden Sea of Niedersachsen!
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magnificent · lordly Everything paid for in cash! Today, the Hannover citizens are still as proud as they are of their New Town Hall.
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eventful · magnificent Praise to Joy: International Fireworks Competition at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen.
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Autumn Add golden forests, magical landscapes and stormy waves.
Autumn lordly · cultural Enjoy yourselves like kings and queens at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen in Hannover, for instance during the event Little Festival in the Great Garden.
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natural · historic The lemon of the north, the vitamin-packed seabuckthorn, is our little secret for a delightful autumn – without any colds.
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hospitable · eventful In direct vicinity to the Volkswagen plant, the Autostadt fascinates thousands of visitors day after day and provides a luxurious hotel atmosphere at The Ritz- Carlton.
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eventful · familial Everything was better in the past. This is why we enjoy reviving history, for example on the Medieval Market in Ostfriesland.
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natural · relaxing Silence is golden. Just like the autumn in Emsland where the peace is only disturbed by the rustling of the leaves and the gentle brawling of the water.
cultural · magnificent A smooth trip on the ship. And all’s right with the world in the harbour of Greetsiel.
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magnificent · historic From here, the German emperors controlled the fate of the empire already 1000 years ago. Today, the Imperial Palace ( Kaiserpfalz ) in Goslar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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relaxing · hospitable Calm down far up north: a holiday at the Hotel Seesteg on the island of Norderney, or hay spa at Bad Lauterberg.
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lordly · historic Better living the Niedersachsen way: the chapel and chimney room at the fairy tale Marienburg Castle.
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Winter Holidays on a high level. In our mountain and winter landscapes.
Winter active · familial Sliding all over the place – winter after winter, the Harz mountains offer a lot of snow. And winter fun for the whole family.
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magnificent · natural The cold time of the year magically turns the water reservoirs of Niedersachsen into a winter wonderland: the Oker Dam for example.
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magnificent · delicious At the restaurant of the Wolfenbüttel Castle in the heart of the picturesque half-timbered town, visitors are able to dine in a lordly way.
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historic · familial Merry Christmas to all the fans of Niedersachsen: Why don’t you spend the holidays with us?
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eventful · cultural In Göttingen, the traditional Christmas market makes grownups’ and children’s eyes shine.
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relaxing · active This will make you want to stay in the water for longer: the numerous thermal baths, adventure pools and sauna facilities of Niedersachsen are inviting you to dream and relax.
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active · eventful Ice skates instead of winter tires: at Christmas time, the Autostadt in Wolfsburg turns into a sparkling holiday destination which revives childhood memories.
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delicious · historic Exactly to your taste. At the luxurious Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg or the liquor tasting in Wöltingerode.
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natural · historic Enchanting places: on the island of Norderney the remains of the old jetty tell a story of the force of Blanker Hans ( fierce North Sea). They remind of the island’s golden age during the Wilhelmine era.
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hospitable · delicious The gut feeling counts! A mundane top gastronomy is waiting for you all over Niedersachsen, like here in Hannover in a historic atmosphere.
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lordly · magical When it snows, the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen turn into an enchanted park.
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active · natural The only way is up! With the Wurmberg cable car to the downhill slopes of the Harz mountains.
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magnificent ¡ historic Beautiful – and beautifully old: although it is already more than a thousand years old, year after year, the rose bush at the historic Cultural Heritage Sight of Hildesheim Cathedral blossoms anew.
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active ¡ natural Cycling through great natural landscapes – this is also possible without any mountains. And many say it is even better, for example along one of the numerous bicycle hiking routes.
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magnificent · lordly Barock’n’Roll: at the Clemenswerth Castle everything revolves around the central construction, because, in accordance with the times, the property was built in perfect symmetry.
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active 路 natural On the golf course. Greens of every level of difficulty and in any landscape are waiting for you. Are you curious ? You will find more information on our website www.golfland-niedersachsen.com
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magnificent 路 historic Many things are close by in Niedersachsen. And close to one another: for example the residential city of Celle and the romantic half-timbered villages along the German Framework Road.
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familial 路 eventful More Bronze Age for the family: accessible history to be discovered in the County of Bentheim.
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relaxing 路 natural Close to the water: find your place for dreaming on the campsite Irenensee in the L眉neburger Heide.
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magnificent 路 historic A good reason to visit a monastery: breathtaking brick architecture in Wienhausen near Celle.
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cultural · eventful Curtains up for the pleasure of culture: The State Opera of Hannover is one of the republic’s most renowned houses.
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cultural 路 eventful Really moving: the ballet of the State Theatre Braunschweig is only one example of the richness in culture in the north.
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eventful ¡ magical The Harz mountains are a very popular destination – not only for witches celebrating a jamboree on Walpurgis Night.
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magical ¡ historic The Pied Piper of Hameln has not lost any of his charm – and still abducts day after day the visitors of the beautiful town on the Weser.
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hospitable 路 magnificent Into the garden! To the glamourous garden festival at the Ippenburg Castle. Or to admire the plants all year round.
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delicious 路 historic The national dish and delicious export hit: the world famous asparagus from Niedersachsen.
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familial 路 natural Hanoverian or Oldenburger, everyone has to start from scratch some time. Just like our world famous horses.
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magnificent 路 natural Naturally, Niedersachsen has a lot to offer! For example at the time when the rape fields are in full bloom, when the whole Braunschweiger Land shines in the bright yellow of this agricultural crop.
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Summer Laze around in the sun somewhere else. However, you don’t have to.
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active ¡ natural Canopied beach chair or sports hotel ‌ Decide yourself how actively you would like to spend your holidays.
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hospitable 路 relaxing More than sand on the shore: the endless beaches of Ostfriesland with its islands and the North Sea coast.
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active 路 familial Plenty of fresh air is the best ingredient for kiteflying on one of the numerous beaches of the North Sea coast.
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relaxing 路 natural In the sun or in the North Sea, our coast is exactly the right thing for everyone who enjoys bathing.
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hospitable 路 relaxing First class recreation with a view onto the sea, like here at the Hotel Seesteg on the island of Norderney.
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active ¡ familial Walking on the ground of the sea. Where could this be possible? – In the Wadden Sea of Niedersachsen!
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delicious 路 historic A handmade treat: freshly smoked eel from the Zwischenahn sea.
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delicious 路 hospitable More the harsh taste in the north, smooth in the south: Our beers are as diverse as the regions they are brewed in. Taste the difference! For example at one of the farm caf茅s of Niedersachsen.
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magnificent 路 familial We suggest a nooner. At best with the whole family and at the time of the Heath blossom. A dream in purple.
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magnificent 路 natural There is no need to turn red. The farmers of Niedersachsen have rediscovered the blue poppy.
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magical · natural It’s not a fairytale! Our woods are really enchanting. And that’s why they also inspired the Grimm Brothers.
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active 路 natural Hiking tracks from hard to easy are awaiting walkers fascinated by the outdoors between the Weserbergland and the Harz mountains.
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eventful 路 natural Against time. And anti-clockwise. During the horse racing week at Bad Harzburg the track turns left.
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eventful 路 natural Go on a safari! At the Hannover Adventure -Zoo, the VogelPark Walsrode (biggest birdpark in the world) or the Serengeti Park Hodenhagen for example.
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active 路 natural For climbers: you will find fantastic climbing routes for example in the Harz mountains.
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cultural 路 lordly Swotting can be that pleasant: Today, the idyllic Dornum Castle near Aurich is a school.
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magnificent · historic In Niedersachsen you will experience our state’s eventful history. The Michael’s Church in Hildesheim is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985.
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cultural · historic Please, doctor! After successful graduation, it’s a students’ tradition to kiss the landmark of Göttingen: the Gänseliesel -statue, known as the most kissed girl in the world.
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lordly 路 cultural Enjoy yourselves like kings and queens at the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen in Hannover, for instance during the event Little Festival in the Great Garden.
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Autumn Add golden forests, magical landscapes and stormy waves.
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natural ¡ historic The lemon of the north, the vitamin-packed seabuckthorn, is our little secret for a delightful autumn – without any colds.
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relaxing 路 lordly Breathe and recharge your batteries. The Bad Pyrmont spa gardens are especially beautiful in the clear autumn air.
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delicious 路 historic Crisp to sour to juicy and sweet, everybody will find the right sort during the apple crop at Stade County (Altes Land ).
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lordly 路 historic Better living the Niedersachsen way: the chapel and chimney room at the fairy tale Marienburg Castle.
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relaxing 路 hospitable Calm down far up north: a holiday at the Hotel Seesteg on the island of Norderney, or hay spa at Bad Lauterberg.
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magnificent 路 historic From here, the German emperors controlled the fate of the empire already 1000 years ago. Today, the Imperial Palace ( Kaiserpfalz) in Goslar is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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cultural 路 historic Nothing works without the tea warmer. In Ostfriesland the traditional tea warmers are still hand-made.
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eventful 路 familial Everything was better in the past. This is why we enjoy reviving history, for example on the Medieval Market in Ostfriesland.
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active ¡ natural We as citizens of Niedersachsen are lucky to be so storm-resistant and earthbound. This makes us enjoy the autumn storms at the North Sea coast ‌
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cultural · magnificent A smooth trip on the ship. And all’s right with the world in the harbour of Greetsiel.
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natural 路 relaxing Silence is golden. Just like the autumn in Emsland where the peace is only disturbed by the rustling of the leaves and the gentle brawling of the water.
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delicious · historic A must for savourers: curly kale after the first frost is a culinary insider’s tip.
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hospitable 路 eventful In direct vicinity to the Volkswagen plant, the Autostadt fascinates thousands of visitors day after day and provides a luxurious hotel atmosphere at The Ritz- Carlton.
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magical 路 active Just follow your nose. In the autumn haze our forests smell especially nice.
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Winter Holidays on a high level. In our mountain and winter landscapes.
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active ¡ familial Sliding all over the place – winter after winter, the Harz mountains offer a lot of snow. And winter fun for the whole family.
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magnificent 路 natural The cold time of the year magically turns the water reservoirs of Niedersachsen into a winter wonderland: the Oker Dam for example.
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active 路 natural The only way is up! With the Wurmberg cable car to the downhill slopes of the Harz mountains.
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active 路 natural Go in for sports in the scurry of snow: cross-country skiing through the snow-covered Harz woods.
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lordly 路 magical When it snows, the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen turn into an enchanted park.
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magnificent 路 delicious At the restaurant of the Wolfenb眉ttel Castle in the heart of the picturesque half-timbered town, visitors are able to dine in a lordly way.
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hospitable 路 delicious The gut feeling counts! A mundane top gastronomy is waiting for you all over Niedersachsen, like here in Hannover in a historic atmosphere.
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delicious 路 historic Exactly to your taste. At the luxurious Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg or the liquor tasting in W枚ltingerode.
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relaxing ¡ hospitable Simply relax – or enjoy in a rather comfortable way. Here in Niedersachsen, you can have everything.
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natural · historic Enchanting places: on the island of Norderney the remains of the old jetty tell a story of the force of Blanker Hans ( fierce North Sea). They remind of the island’s golden age during the Wilhelmine era.
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relaxing 路 hospitable Relaxing in the far eastern way is also possible far up north. How about a spa trip to Osnabr眉cker Land for example?
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relaxing 路 active This will make you want to stay in the water for longer: the numerous thermal baths, adventure pools and sauna facilities of Niedersachsen are inviting you to dream and relax.
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active 路 eventful Ice skates instead of winter tires: at Christmas time, the Autostadt in Wolfsburg turns into a sparkling holiday destination which revives childhood memories.
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eventful · cultural In Göttingen, the traditional Christmas market makes grownups’ and children’s eyes shine.
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historic · familial Merry Christmas to all the fans of Niedersachsen: Why don’t you spend the holidays with us?
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hospitable 路 eventful As you can see, we have a lot to offer. Welcome to Niedersachsen.
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iStockphoto.com/strathroy 132 iStockphoto.com/track5 80 iStockphoto.com/vnlit 36 Ludger Kalkhoff 93 Kleines-Fest.de 72 Kurbetriebsgesellschaft Braunlage GmbH 110 Kur- und Touristikbetrieb Bad Lauterberg 89 Look, Age Fotostock 30, 32, 55, 67, 82, 83 Look, Hauke D ressler 44 Look, Jan Greune 134 Look, Karl Johaentges 26, 56, 90, 91, 108, 113, 116, 119, 127 Look, Ingolf Pompe 31 Look, Ulli Seer 16 Look, TerraVista 114 Look, Ulli Wiesmeier 107, 111 Look, Heinz Wohner 18 Look, Konrad Wothe 39, 40, 42, 45, 50 Look, H. & D. Zielske 100 photocase.com/aremac 102 Schloss I ppenburg, Iris Nepke 28, 33 Schloss Marienburg 84, 86, 87 Staatsbad Norderney GmbH 126 The R itz-Carlton, Wolfsburg 100, 118 tourist-information Hildesheim 11 TourismusMarketing Niedersachsen GmbH 12, 52, 54, 73, 92, 96, 98, 99 Tourismus Region Hannover e.V. 22, 23, 65, 68 Tourismusverband Osnabrücker Land e.V., Hartwig Wachsmann 124 Weserbergland Tourismus e.V. 62, 63 Deff Westerkamp 122 Special thanks to Jens and Marc Brune (Hotel Seesteg), Viktoria Freifrau von dem Bussche and all regions and partners for the wonderful photographs which were made available for this project. 1st edition 2009 No responsibility is taken for the correctness of the details provided.
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Discover our pages and facets.
Nordsee North Sea
Welcome to the region of diversity.
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Visit us in the region of diversity.
Experience the possibilities of Niedersachsen. You will find further information on topics of travel online on www.niedersachsen-tourism.com – See you soon!
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