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rendezvous.
In Wolfsburg.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING AND TOURISM FOR WOLFSBURG
Fresh and youthful
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PUBLISHING INFORMATION
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Photography DID YOU KNOW? page 5
Autostadt GmbH, Frank Bierstedt p. 9, Nadir Bonazzi p. 16,
Zooey Braun p. 13, photo archive of Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und
Marketing GmbH, Udo Geisler p. 17, Jens L. Heinrich p. 26, LEISURE & ADVENTURE Experience: page 7 | Sport: page 8 | Amusement park:
Mike King p. 7, 28, Thomas Knüppel p. 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 18, 20, 22, page 8 | Outdoor: page 10 | Food: page 11
24, 29, Marek Kruszewski p. 14 (© Franz Ackermann), Lars
Landmann p. 17, 24, Matthias Leitzke p. 14, 16, 23, 27, 28, Nils
Hendrik Müller p. 11, Ostfalia, phaeno, Klaus Reichardt p. 23, ART, CULTURE & ARCHTECTURE Exhibition: page 13 | On the stage: page 14 |
Florian Röske p. 3, Janina Snatzke p. 14, 19, Nina Stiller p. 20,
21, Wolfsburg AG Discover: page 15 | Amusement park: page 16 | Architecture: page 17
Printing
Sigert Druck- und Medienhaus FAMILY & LIVING Education: page 19 | Health: page 21 | Living: page 22 |
Shopping: page 23
Circulation 10,000
Edition 7, October 2017 INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY Global player: page 25 Trade fairs: page 25 |
www.facebook.com/wolfsburgerleben Development: page 25
TOURIST INFORMATION & CITY DEVELOPMENT Welcome to Wolfsburg: page 26 |
Find and book hotels: page 26 | Discover Wolfsburg: page 27 |
www.shopwob.de Events and tickets: page 27 | Guided tours and adventure days: page 28 |
Wolfsburg in a nutshell: page 29
CITY MAP & HIGHLIGHTS page 30/31
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, MARKETING
AND TOURISM FOR WOLFSBURG
editorial 02/03
» WOLFSBURG WILL IMPRESS YOU
WITH ITS INCREDIBLE VARIETY «
CITY MAYOR, klaus mohrs
A CITY YOU CAN CALL HOME
F
orget everything you have previously heard about Wolfs- burg was the first German city to be named a “child-friendly commu-
burg and take the opportunity to see one of the most nity”. This honours the numerous green spaces, quick transport links,
dynamic cities in Germany with your own two eyes. good healthcare services and optimal educational and care facilities. A
Wolfsburg will surprise you with its ability to function as a city of leisure particularly large range of popular, top-class sports can also be found
and adventure, as a family-friendly place to live with great education here. There are a wide range of clubs offered by the city for both young
opportunities, as a green recreational treasure and as a city of sport. and old to join. Around 125,400 people currently reside here. And as the
Last but not least, Wolfsburg is a lively place with excellent prospects. city’s prospects continue to encourage more and more people to come
Wolfsburg will impress you with its incredible variety: from to Wolfsburg, it will continue to grow with the help of a new building
international events such as Movimentos and artistic performances, development campaign.
to the magnetic pull of the Autostadt and phaeno Science Centre, and Enjoy discovering a city with an excellent quality of life which
indeed the high-quality leisure activities offered by the Allerpark. You will celebrate its 80-year anniversary in 2018. I warmly invite you to ex-
can benefit from unique shopping opportunities in Wolfsburg’s many plore Wolfsburg for yourself. Get to know this beautiful city and all its
designer outlets in the city centre. Family unit or otherwise, those who opportunities. Why not form your own opinion and explore ‘your’ city?
choose to live in Wolfsburg will be pleasantly surprised. In 2014, Wolfs- We look forward to meeting you!
did
did you know that... 04/05 AN INNOVATIVE GLOBAL PLAYER WITH MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FRIENDLINESS DID YOU KNOW THAT… • Wolfsburg, centre of the region, is one of the healthiest cities in • Wolfsburg is one of the youngest cities in Europe? Germany? • The Autostadt is the second most visited amusement park • In terms of its leisure opportunities, Wolfsburg is one of the 20 nationwide? best German cities, out of 440 included in a study on the matter? • According to ‘The Guardian’, the phaeno Science Centre, designed • In 2015, Wolfsburg recorded 8.4 million tourist visits? by Pritziger prize winner Zaha Hadid, is the twelfth most significant • Wolfsburg is one of the greenest cities in Germany, with green modern structure in the world? space covering 45% of its total area? • Germany’s first city-centre designer outlets are in Wolfsburg? • Research and Development at the VW group in Wolfsburg is carried • There is a real Japanese garden at The Wolfsburg Art Museum? out at the largest non-university centre for innovation in Europe? This combination is unique in Europe. • The University of Applied Sciences providers of training in enginee- • BadeLand (Northern Germany’s largest waterpark) has been awar- ring? ded with Germany’s highest spa rating?
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LEISURE AND
ADVENTURE
W
olfsburg will surprise you. Ima-
gine arriving at a historically
protected railway station but
discovering a UFO instead. Exciting things are
waiting for you in Wolfsburg as well as unique
prospects and astounding city views. The city’s
character is shaped by stark contrasts, interna-
tional variety and innovative spirit. A large range
of leisure activities and memorable experiences
provide both excitement and relaxation.
LEISURE & ADVENTURE 06/07
Relax or have fun
Schlosspark (left)
and the water-skiing facility
at the Allerpark (right)
DISCOVER SPECTACULAR CITY VIEWS AND MAGICAL PLACES
NON-STOP WOW
DISCOVER Are you ready to embark on a personal journey ex- to your accommodation of choice to reflect on the day's sightseeing in
ploring Wolfsburg? If the answer is yes, start by enjoying a cappuccino Wolfsburg. And the day after, there’s time to go shopping in Wolfsburg’s
with a view of the Allersee in front of the Columbian Pavilion, an Expo large pedestrian zone or at Wolfsburg’s designer outlets. Later, travel
2000 exhibit. Allow city attractions to take you by surprise throughout to the planetarium to see the stars or visit one of our special historic
the day and at the end, wander through one of the local parks. Worth highlights. You will uncover the impressive contrasts between high-
seeing: the English Castle Park and the Baroque Garden. In the eve- tech and tranquillity, excitement and relaxation. Not forgetting plenty
ning, enjoy a bite to eat and some entertainment, before heading back of fun!
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See the game: in the
Volkswagen Arena (below)
By the water: Sailing club
jetty (left) and sandy beach
at the Arenasee (right)
volkswagen arena
The Volkswagen Arena is the home arena for the “Wölfe” (Wolves)
from VfL Wolfsburg and attracts 30,000 fans. Thousands of open-air
events have already taken place here. The Volkswagen Arena com-
prises a popular family stand with 1500 seats, 80 wheelchair-acces-
sible places, an area for the visually impaired and a well-equipped
VIP area with space for up to 2000 people. Holding over 400 events
a year, the Volkswagen Arena is the ideal location for conferences,
seminars and private and business functions. The Event Centre in the
Gegengeraden is similarly well-equipped for businessmen to meet
Sport Whether you prefer sport, games, fitness or just a spa to
their clients in the Box area (32 boxes). Couples can seize the day
relax in, the range of leisure opportunities in Wolfsburg is unique. Ex- and get married in the exclusive ambiance of the SKY LOUNGE, in its
perience high-standard national-league sport when watching the VfL registry office almost 30 metres high. In addition, those interested
men’s football team (Champions League Quarter Finalists 2016) and the have the opportunity to attend the daily public guided tour of the are-
VfL women’s team (German runners-up, Cup Winners and Champions na and discover the “sacred halls of the Wolves”, Tuesday to Friday at
League Finalists 2016). Or alternatively, enjoy a bit of ice-hockey with 2 pm. The meeting point is the fan shop in the Fanhaus at the Volks-
the EHC Wolfsburg Grizzly Adams (Cup Winners 2009). Nature lovers will wagen Arena. No advance booking necessary.
enjoy Wolfsburg’s numerous gardens, avenues, parks, lakes, pools and
forests, or make good use of the 140-km cycle path network.
AMUSEMENT PARK A paradise of fun is open to all at the Aller-
park under the motto “Everything in Motion”. The 130-hectare amuse-
ment park, close to the city, has an idyllic, 1230 metre by 270 metre-
wide motorboat-free lake, the Allersee, which not only offers plenty of
LEISURE & ADVENTURE 08/09
Holiday feeling at Allersee (left)
or action on the high rope course.
More information: www.allerpark.net
swimming and sailing fun, but also a wide range of sporting activities waterpark? The park, with over 2500 square metres of sauna and spa
for every age group. T he 850-metre-long sandy beach at the Allersee areas, offers endless relaxation with indoor and outdoor pools, 12 diffe-
invites you to relax, build sandcastles and play football on the beach. rent saunas and much more at the Askero Day Spa. Or do you prefer ac-
There are three beach volleyball courts near the lake for that extra tion? The ideal conditions for an indoor kick-about can be found at the
beach-bum-feeling. Additionally, the local canoe and rowing clubs hold SoccaFive Arena, with special offers for kids. At STRIKE Bowling and
regular competitions. You can also row to the neighbouring Mittelland Event Centre, there are 20 bowling lanes waiting for you to score a
strike. The “monkeyman” high rope course offers challenges for every
» Top sports « level of ability. Covering 15,000 square metres, the high-rope course
goes as high as 13 metres high, so all kinds of climbing fun can be en-
Canal or even with a motor boat. In addition, Wolfsburg’s yacht marina is joyed here. Full-moon climbing and a children’s course are also availa-
accessible from the Mittelland Canal. If you like, you can skate the 3 km ble. Get your heart going with wakeboarding, the modern waterski on a
course around the Allersee on rollerblades or explore on a Segway. Why 6-mast-system, unparalleled in Europe. For even more fun, you’ll find
not take a break and relax at BadeLand, northern Germany’s largest an ice-rink and family-friendly camping area at the Allerpark.
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Leisure activities for all generations:
wide cycle paths in green areas, atmospheric
meeting points and sporty challenges
Outdoor Fresh-air fanatics really get
their money’s worth in Wolfsburg. By bike, you
can reach the Harz Mountains via the coun-
try routes. BMX-riders and mountain-bikers
» GET YOUR HEART GOING «
will discover exciting courses here, as will
joggers and walkers. The cycle path runs for
150 km and connects all the top city spots and
districts. At the Wolfsburg Golf Club, keen gol-
fers can use the 18-hole course, while tennis
lovers can choose from numerous courts. In
Wolfsburg, you can take part in various sports
activities, for example, those interested in
equestrian sports can experience live dres-
sage and show-jumping.LEISURE & ADVENTURE 10/11
Limitless opportunities
at BadeLand –
Northern Germany’s
largest waterpark
food From small delicacies to first-class menus, Wolfsburg
welcomes you with 130 restaurants and cafés. Top chefs, like the three-
Michelin-starred chef Sven Elverfeld at the Aqua restaurant (five-star
superior hotel, The Ritz Carlton, in the Autostadt), will conjure up the
finest dishes for you. Sven Elverfeld is one of only eleven three-star
chefs in Germany.
Indulge at
the Beefclub
Autostadt
restaurant – run
by Mövenpick Tourist-Information Wolfsburg
Information and Reservation Hotline Tel.: +49 53 61 . 899 93 - 0CULTURE AND
ARCHITECTURE
Foto: Klemens Ortmeyer
D
ive into a sea of cultural opportu-
nities and pick out your favourites.
Delve into a world of discovery and
phenomena, experience the up-and-coming, the
classics and once-in-a-lifetime events. Change
your perspective and stroll through spectacular
architecture and areas steeped in tradition. Allow
yourself to be inspired by the international atmos-
phere. And don’t forget – the charming appearance
of this youthful city brilliantly combines two funda-
mental elements: culture and architecture.ART, CULTURE & ARCHITECTURE 12/13
Architectural Masterpiece –
The Science Centre phaeno (left)
and the Wolfsburg Art Museum (right)
CULTURAL DISCOVERY AND CHARISMATIC BUILDINGS
READY TO HIT THE STAGE
EXHIBITION With its large exhibition hall, which is subject to Zaha Hadid lounge. An unmissable cultural centre has developed here,
comprehensive architectural changes from project to project, the Wolfs- thanks to the City Museum, the City Gallery, the Kunstverein and the
burg Art Museum offers the ideal canvas to present current international Institut Heinrich Heidersberger, the renowned photographer. Further-
art shows, topical exhibitions and art projects. Visitors can attend around more, both the Kunstverein at the Wolfsburg Castle and the exhibition
four different exhibitions per year, each integrating their own characteri- venue “Junge Kunst” in the city centre offer young artists a platform.
stic themes. Your museum experience will be enriched by an innovative Alternatively, you can go out and hunt for vestiges at the Hoffmann von
communications programme and interactive workshop projects in the Fallersleben Museum or Burg Neuhaus.Beacons of culture and large-scale events:
International exhibitions in the Art Museum (above), large
performances at the Wolfsburg Theatre and the dragon
boat race at the docks of the Autostadt (below)
Stage Unbelievable, but true: Wolfsburg has the largest show-
case theatre in Germany. The variety of shows at the Theatre of the
City of Wolfsburg is impressive, bringing to the stage beautiful ballet,
concerts, musicals, opera, operetta and drama with both national and
international guest performers. You can also be bewitched by the diverse
cultural variety that pulses through the “Hallenbad – Kultur am Schacht-
weg” cultural centre.
Choose between concerts, musicals, cabaret, comedy, theatre, dance,
cinema, art and readings.
INTERNATIONAL SUMMER STAGE
The Wolfsburg Castle courtyard is the imposing backdrop against
which the International Summer Stage is set. Get insiders’ tips and
hear from legends themselves, experience artists from around the
world and from a range of different genres. Since 1991, the traditi-
onally open-air festival has attracted visitors from throughout the
region with an avant-garde and entertaining programme played out
in the castle courtyard.
DRAGON BOAT RACE
At the annual dragon boat race, the teams paddle exotically-de-
corated boats headed by dragons to the beat of drums in front of
tens of thousands of spectators in the Autostadt, all with the aim
of winning “The Ritz Carlton Cup”. A great spectacle in front of an
impressive backdrop: the docks of the impressive VW plant.ART, CULTURE & ARCHITECTURE 14/15
Autostadt (Photos above) : The 28-hectare park
and lakes offer attractions for the whole family.
At phaeno (below), scientific phenomena can
be experienced by the whole family
DISCOVER Lower Saxony’s lar-
gest planetarium opens its doors to the
stars! With its worldwide ground-brea-
king projection technology, new digital
visualisation media and modern multi-
media technology, you will experience
an incomparable journey through the
Foto: Klemens Ortmeyer cosmos and impressive multimedia pre-
sentations covering astronomy, poetry
and music.
You will be in awe – guaranteed! At pha-
eno, you will enter secret rooms, try
things out for yourself and get to grips
with the world of science. Through the
art of play, you will uncover exciting phe-
nomena! Over 350 experiment stations in
eight differently themed zones, laborato-
ries, an idea forum and science theatre
all invite you to experience science and
technology up close and personal!Movimentos, the top international dance
and culture festival (left) and the impressive
Summer Festival in the Autostadt (right)
AMUSEMENT PARK Under the motto “Peo- movimentos + autostadt
ple, Cars and What Moves Them”, the Autostadt
Amusement Park is a communications platform Showcasing current choreography from internationally renowned
dance ensembles and is one of world premieres, the Movimentos
for the Volkswagen group – every year around
festival is held in in the Autostadt, one of the most significant fe-
2 million guests journey through the diverse world
stivals for dance and modern cultural performances in Europe.
of transport, whilst having fun at the same time. In
The extensive programme includes: classical, jazz and pop con-
the 28-hectare park, the brands of the Volkswagen certs, as well as play readings and presentations by the Movi-
group are presented in eight individual pavilions, mentos Academy Project.
with the addition of the Porsche Pavilion in 2012. They Furthermore, the Autostadt holds high-quality events 363 days of
showcase the brands’ philosophy through architec- the year, such as readings by prominent actors and the Summer
ture and art. With the automobile museum Zeithaus, Festival, with its imaginative shows and breath-taking acrobats,
as well as seasonal productions, interesting themed as well as the ice show and the winter markets during the Christ-
exhibitions and numerous adventure attractions, mas period.
the Autostadt offers highlights for the whole family.ART, CULTURE & ARCHITECTURE 16/17
All-terrain courses in the Autostadt (left),
the theatre by Hans Scharoun (middle)
and the Heilg-Geist-Kirche by Alvar Aalto.
ARCHITECTURE Futuristic, high-tech architecture with bright Church of the Holy Spirit. Moreover, other notable buildings in the city
structures alongside old churches, factories and historical buildings: were designed by Hans Scharoun, one of the most important names
you’ll see it all in Wolfsburg. A few minutes’ drive from the modern in modern architecture. Amongst his most well-known works is the
city, you will reach the old town of Fallersleber, the Wasserburg in Wolfsburg Theatre, the only theatre he ever built. Also impressive: the
Neuhaus or the Craftsmen’s Lane in Vorsfelde. Small towns, over 1000 worldwide unique theme park in the Autostadt by Gunter Henn.
years old, are now part of the city of Wolfsburg, reviving the city’s tra-
ditional character and architectural masterpieces with their village-
like structure. Be amazed by the phaeno Science Centre, designed by
the Pritzker prize-winner Zaha Hadid. According to expert opinion, it is
one of the twelve most significant modern structures in the world. No
less impressive: away from his homeland, the world-famous Finnish
architect Alvar Aalto designed most of his structures in Wolfsburg, in-
Tourist-Information Wolfsburg
cluding the Kulturhaus (the most significant of Aalto’s structures on
Information and Reservation Hotline Tel.: +49 53 61 . 899 93 - 0
German soil), the community centre of the St Stephan’s Church and theF
FAMILY
LIVING
A
ttractive green spaces, quick trans-
port links, good health services and
medical provision, education and
childcare services: Welcome to the first city in Ger-
many to be labelled a “child-friendly community”
(2014) and one of the Top 25 regions for families
across the country, according to the Prognos-Fa-
milienatlas Survey 2012. For example, the amount
of care available for the “youngest members of
society". Wolfsburg offers the very best opportuni-
ties for every phase of life. From bilingual nurseries
to pre-school support and a wide range of types of
schools, additional scientific, sports, cultural and
health-promoting activities are on offer – as well as
reliable all-day care.FAMILY LIVING 18/19
Here you have every reason to be happy:
Children and their parents form the focal
point of numerous Wolfsburg initiatives.
BE COMFORTABLE WITH SPACE TO DEVELOP
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
EDUCATION is a top priority in Wolfsburg. The amazing oppor- co-operative classes and faith-based schools, as well as special schools
tunities offered by the schools in Wolfsburg empower all children and and the Freie Waldorf school. There are also special places of learning,
young people, helping them to reach their best possible educational such as the Neue Schule Wolfsburg, funded by Volkswagen AG. It stands
abilities. In Wolfsburg, this is achieved through continuous, qualitative for internationality, individual support for gifted students and multidis-
schools development, which encompasses investing in media and faci- ciplinary learning. In the areas of technology and science, schools take
lities. Full-day primary schools are deemed equally important and cover advantage of the special opportunities offered by Wolfsburg’s location.
the whole area. The multiplicity of options includes schools specialising Other foci include economics, art and culture. Musical abilities and the
in music, schools with a focus on sport or environmental education, joy experienced through music can flourish at the City of Wolfsburg Mu-
two comprehensive schools (one with a German-Italian department), sic School. As well as a range of classical courses, it offers 20 ensem-Education is a top priority in Wolfsburg, this is
demonstrated by the well thought-out educational and
care concepts, ranging from early childhood education
to out-of-school learning spaces
bles, choirs and orchestras. Other options include a JazzRockPopSchool
with a recording studio, band coaching and music camps, as well as
international city partnership projects to top off the range of education
possibilities.
The children of Wolfsburg already experience teaching excellence, even
at pre-school age, and can profit from the internationality encouraged
by Wolfsburg at its bilingual nursery. The seamless switch between lan-
guages continues in the various primary schools, in which the children
continue with two languages, or pick up further languages. Full-day pri-
mary schools offer an attractive educational and childcare concept, in
which the morning and afternoon activities are closely integrated with
each other. Outside the classroom, children can make use of variousFAMILY LIVING 20/21
Supporting and challenging:
bilingual schools and the Music
School of the City of Wolfsburg
homework and learning groups offered by the primary schools. This German language for children who have recently immigrated from over-
is supplemented by out-of-school co-operation partners. Furthermore, seas. The multitude of offers and projects ensure a seamless transition
high-quality education is encouraged at the Autostadt, the phaeno, the from school to working life. Rising numbers of university students and the
planetarium, the Art Museum, the City Gallery, the Institute for Contem- continuous expansion of Wolfsburg’s University for Applied Sciences also
create further opportunities for the future. More information can be found
» CARE AND SUPPORT « in the family guide (www.wolfsburg.de/familienwegweiser).
Health Wolfsburg is one of the healthiest cities in Germany
porary History and through town presentations, at the historical museums (ranked 8th in the Gesundheitsatlas survey 2016). Good basic healthcare
and at the NEST research station. Further advantages for Wolfsburg’s services are provided by the Wolfsburg city clinic – a teaching hospital
younger residents: school bus services, special education opportunities, of the Hanover Medical School – the eye clinic, the Accident and Emer-
homework help for foreign pupils as well as German pupils and native- gency departments and specialists in both conventional medicine as
language teaching. The ‘Integrationsreferat’ offers targeted support in the well as alternative medicine and therapy. Health promotion in the cityis also undergoing dynamic development The bright side of life: living in
the city centre, housing estates
with a programme of study at Wolfsburg’s near to nature and numerous
University of Applied Sciences and Wolfs- wellness-oriented options
burg AG. Additionally, by implementing its
project “Healthy from the Start”, Wolfs-
burg is the first community in Germany
with an extensive health programme in
childcare facilities.
Living As more and more people
are coming to live in Wolfsburg, the city
wants to create 6000 new apartments by
2020 with its residential building cam-
paign. The range of housing on offer will
then also increase. Wolfsburg therefore
combines the positives of living in a city
and living near to nature. Whether it’s a
maisonette in the city or a property in
the country, student accommodation or a
community living project spanning over
generations: Wolfsburg’s living opportu-
nities are customised to create options
that meet individual needs. Additionally,
a dream gardening plot can be found in
one of the numerous urban or private
housing areas. Those who live in Wolfs-
burg can treasure and enjoy the varied
green areas and safe, beautiful and con-
venient playing areas for children, right
next to where they live.FAMILY LIVING 22/23
Shopping Take a stroll down Porschestrasse and through the
Platenallee, wander through specialist retailers, boutiques and shops.
The City-Galerie is central, with 100 shops under one roof. Designer fa-
shion can also be snatched up at affordable prices in the Wolfsburg de-
signer outlets, the first of their kind in Germany. On a smaller yet cosier
scale, you can also shop or relax at the small street cafés within the
historical districts, Fallersleben and Vorsfelde.
Contact Persons
Family: familienservice@stadt.wolfsburg.de
Tel.: +49 53 61 . 28 23 14
Living: Stadt Wolfsburg, housing estates and projects
Tel.: +49 53 61 . 28 19 88
Shopping in the Wolfsburg designer
outlets (above): including the cult
label Abercrombie & Fitch, the largest
outlet store in Germany, or shop and
relax in the historical Fallersleben’s
old town (left).INNOVATION
AND
TECHNOLOGY
A
ccording to the 2016 Prognos Study, Wolfsburg is a centre for
Wolfsburg is one of the 5 regions with research, development and
qualifications (below, left: the
the best prospects. It is prepared for AutoUni, right: the Eastphalia
future challenges. The quota of highly qualified people University).
is also particularly significant in Wolfsburg: in fact it
has the highest proportion nationwide. This indicates
the housing, living, work and economic circumstances
here. The city has one of the largest non-university
centres for innovation in Germany and has excellent
connections to many business centres. National and
international businesses and investors can profit from
good business infrastructure in an ideal central loca-
tion, as well as from innovative power of Wolfsburg.INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY 24/25
CongressPark Wolfsburg, Forum AutoVision, Hallenbad – Kultur am
Schachtweg, Volkswagen Arena and the Autostadt offer an ideal base
for trade fairs, conferences and conventions.
DEVELOPMENT Numerous Research and Development fa-
cilities at the Volkswagen plant, the supplier industries, the phaeno
Science Centre, the AutoUni and the up-and-coming “Eastphalia Uni-
versity for Applied Sciences” strengthen Wolfsburg’s reputation for sci-
ence and education. Around 3,350 students study in the departments
of Vehicle Manufacturing and Technology, Healthcare and Economics.
The faculty of Vehicle Manufacturing is characterised by the courses
Global Player Wolfsburg is the centre of the Volkswagen offered, unique within the automotive industry in Germany. The tech-
AG headquarters (the largest automotive company in Europe) and has nology start-up centre InnovationsCampus also represents innovation
an above-average level of economic prowess. Over 70,000 people work promoted by Wolfsburg AG. Young businesses can get advice here and
with Volkswagen AG, the largest employer in Wolfsburg. There are a profit from opportunities for further qualifications, as well as office
good 10,000 employees active in the Research and Development depart- spaces with perfect infrastructure.
ment alone. Wolfsburg has distinguished itself as a centre of service and
research. Even outside the automotive industry, a large range of fresh,
new businesses are being developed here.
Contact
TRADE FAIRS Wolfsburg has made the International Zuliefer-
Wolfsburg AG
börse (IZB) famous among business owners. The IZB is Europe’s leading
info@wolfsburg-ag.com Tel.: +49 53 61 . 89 70
trade fair location and top meeting point for the automotive supplying
WMG Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH
industry. In this international marketplace, the newest trends and in- info@wmg-wolfsburg.de Tel.: +49 53 61 . 899 94 - 0
novations are presented to the industry. Also, event spaces such asTourist Information
WELCOME TO WOLFSBURG:
Have you planned a trip to Wolfsburg AN OVERVIEW OF OUR SERVICES
and need a city map or more information
about different sights to visit and events Information and Reservation Hotline
to go to? Or, are you searching for a par- +49 53 61 . 899 93 - 0
ticular event or souvenir from the fas- Free hotel room search and booking | Personal mobility consultancy |
cinating city of Wolfsburg? The friendly Tourist information | Trip planning in Wolfsburg | Bus arrangements and
customer-service team at the Tourist historical vehicles | Event tips | National ticket sales for events and musicals |
Information office, located centrally at Free brochure service | Souvenirs | Tariffs and timetable information (for the
Wolfsburg Central Railway Station, would region of Braunschweig) | Car rental organisation | Key management for bike
be delighted to offer you their range of parks at Central Railway Station and Fallersleben Railway Station | Individual
services, showcasing their complete guest service (also in foreign languages) | Organisation of city tours |
knowledge of locations and contacts in Organisation of group and package tours | Conference and convention services
all of Wolfsburg’s tourist spots.TOURIST INFORMATION AND CITY DEVELOPMENT 26/27
At Tourist Information look into:
experiencing all event locations, leisure
activities, sights and accommodation
THE “EINSTEIN MEETS BEETLE” PACKAGE
Arrival: Friday or Saturday
INCLUDED:
» 2 nights in a double room, including breakfast
» A day ticket to the phaeno science centre
» 10 euro food voucher (redeemable at the phaeno bistro)
» Day ticket to the amusement park at the Autostadt
» 10 euro food voucher (redeemable at the Autostadt restaurants)
» Parking voucher for all public parking areas in
FINDING AND BOOKING HOTELS: From small family-run hotels the city of Wolfsburg
with a personal touch to large hotels with internationally renowned names » E xclusive voucher to shop in Wolfsburg's designer outlets
– in Wolfsburg there are more than 3500 hotel beds available for you. » Information package, including a city map of Wolfsburg
If you’re looking for your ideal hotel, we can give advice:
‣ Individual and personal to your needs
‣ Free and service-orientated
Prices per person (double room) start from €155
‣ Competent advisors over telephone and in person
Accommodation in a “standard” range hotel. For an additional
DISCOVER WOLFSBURG: It doesn’t matter whether you come
charge, a hotel in the “comfort” range can be booked.
to Wolfsburg just for the day or for a whole week – we would like you
to use your time with us wisely. Choose from our day or multiple-day Reservations and availability through the booking hotline
programmes, sports club tours and travel opportunities for families. 0800 600 80 20 or at www.wolfsburg-reisen.de
Order our current travel catalogue and marvel at what Wolfsburg has
to offer.EVENTS AND TICKETS: Whether you want to watch a perfor-
mance at the Wolfsburg CongressPark, the Galerie Theatre or the Hal-
lenbad –Kultur am Schachtweg, you can get tickets for the most diverse
events at Wolfsburg’s Tourist Information office. You can also purchase
tickets for concerts, musicals and events nationwide. Tip: find events
happening in Wolfsburg at www.was-wann-wolfsburg.de
CITY TOURS AND ADVENTURE DAYS: Whether relaxing on the
bus, braving it on foot or even by bike – in Wolfsburg, there is so much to
discover. Book your personal city tour now to get up close and personal
with the city with our experienced tour guides.
GET IN TOUCH:
WMG Wolfsburg Wirtschaft und Marketing GmbH
Tourist-Information (at Wolfsburg Central Railway Station)
Willy-Brandt-Platz 3
38440 Wolfsburg
tourist@wolfsburg.de
www.wolfsburg-tourismus.de
Monday – Saturday: 09:00 – 18:00
Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10:00 – 15:00
24.12./31.12.: 09:00 –13:00
25./26.12. und 01.01. closed
Tel.: +49 53 61 . 899 9-30
Fax: +49 53 61 . 899 93 - 94TOURIST INFORMATION AND CITY DEVELOPMENT 28/29
Wolfsburg IN A NUTSHELL
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mbedded between two great landscapes, the Harz in BASIC FACTS about WOLFSBURG
the South and the Lüneburg Heath in the North-West,
Wolfsburg is a young, modern city, founded only in the Federal State Lower Saxony
20th century due to the development of the Volkswagen factory. On the Authority Type Independent City
1st July 1938, a formal decree written by the Governor of Hannover foun- Height 63 metres above sea level
ded the “city of the KdF car” (KdF = Kraft durch Freude = Strength through Area 204,02 km2
Joy). At the time, there were only three small communities with just 900 Inhabitants 125,402 (as on 30/06/16)
people living here. Population Density 608 inhabitants per km2
Thanks to the unprecedented growth of the VW plant, which River Aller
quickly became the largest industrial company and car plant in the Longitude 10.8/E 10° 48' 0"
world, the city was first given the name “Wolfsburg” in 1945. In 1948, Latitude 52.4333/N 52° 26' 0"
there were 22,000 inhabitants, 50,000 in 1958 and 85,000 in 1963. Licence Plate WOB
Today 125,402 people live in Wolfsburg and call the 204 square kilome- City Structure 42 City districts
tres ‘home’. Founded 01/07/1938Brackstedt
Velstove
Warmenau Wendschott
Kreuzheide
Kästorf Tiergartenbreite
DIRECTIONS Teichbreite
Alt Wolfsburg
Vorsfelde
For private journeys and
business appointments, Wolfs- Sandkamp
burg offers the perfect port, Hesslingen
with connections to the A 39 Wohltberg Stadtmitte Rothenfelde
Reislingen
towards Braunschweig in the Hohenstein Hellwinkel
Hageberg
south and Hamburg in the north, Fallersleben
Sülfeld Laagberg Klieversberg Steimker Berg
as well as to the A 2 towards Köhlerberg
Eichelkamp Neuhaus
Hannover (airport 90 km away),
not to mention the Ruhr area Ehmen Rabenberg
Nordsteimke
and towards Magdeburg all the Westhagen
way to Berlin. Also, Wolfsburg Mörse
is directly connected to the Detmerode
Hehlingen
German high-speed rail network
Barnstorf
provided by Deutsche Bahn. You
can therefore reach Wolfsburg
from the Rhine or Ruhr areas
and from Frankfurt/Main without
having to change connections. In
32 minutes you can reach Han- Hattorf
nover, and in an hour, you can
reach Berlin. It takes two hours
to get to Hamburg. You can even Heiligendorf
reach Wolfsburg by water: over
Almke
the Mittelland Canal with the pier
Neindorf
directly leading to the Autostadt
or Wolfsburg’s yacht harbour. Green spaces in Wolfsburg, 45 % of the total surface Inner city centre and districts
Water bodies in Wolfsburg Areas with village structuresCITY PLAN AND HIGHLIGHTS 30/31
17
10 20
18 4
23
3 21 9
22
13 14 7
2
24
8
5
16
12
1
11
6
15
19
OVERVIEW OF CITY HIGHLIGHTS
1. Alvar-Aalto-Kulturhaus, Porschestr. 51, Tel. +49 53 61 . 28 15 91 oder +49 53 61 . 28 15 75 13. Tourist-Information, Willy-Brandt-Platz 3, Tel. +49 53 61 . 89 99 30
2. AutoMuseum Volkswagen, Dieselstraße 35, Tel. +49 53 61 . 5 20 71 14. phaeno GmbH, Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, Tel. +49 1 80 . 1 06 06 00
3. Autostadt GmbH, StadtBrücke, Tel. +49 8 00 . 2 88 67 82 38 15. Planetarium Wolfsburg, Uhlandweg 2, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 99 93 20
4. BadeLand Wolfsburg, Allerpark 4, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 90 00 16. Town Hall, Porschestr. 49, Tel. +49 53 61 . 1 15
5. City-Galerie, Porschestr. 45, Tel. +49 53 61 . 60 00 17. Schloss Wolfsburg, Schloßstr. 8, Tel. +49 53 61 . 28 10 12 oder 28 10 17 (Städt. Galerie) /28 10 40 (Stadtmuseum)
6. CongressPark Wolfsburg, Heinrich-Heine-Str. 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 26 00 18. Volksbank BraWo SoccaFive Arena, Allerpark 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 89 98 50
7. designer outlets Wolfsburg, An der Vorburg 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 89 35 00 19. Theater Wolfsburg, Klieverhagen 50, Tel. +49 53 61 . 2 67 30
8. Hallenbad – Kultur am Schachtweg, Schachtweg 31, Tel. +49 53 61 . 2 72 81 00 20. Eisarena Wolfsburg, Allerpark 5, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 93 53 12
9. "monkeyman“ high ropes course, Allerpark 6, Tel. +49 8 00 . 2 22 78 88 21. Volkswagen Arena, In den Allerwiesen 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 90 30
10. Strike Bowling- und Eventcenter, Allerpark 7, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 92 76 11 22. Volkswagen plant, Berliner Ring 2, Tel. +49 53 61. 90
11. Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Hollerplatz 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 2 66 90 23. WakePark Wolfsburg, Berliner Ring 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 6 09 39 89
12. AutoUni Volkswagen AG, MobileLifeCampus, Hermann-Münch-Str. 1, Tel. +49 53 61 . 8 96 20 00 24. Pedestrian area, city centreEntscheiden
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