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Wolfsburg: Headquarters of Volkswagen

A May 1999 trip to Wolfsburg by gaudet

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I traveled to Wolfsburg in the Summer of 1999 as part of my European/Auto Manufacturing tour. I was fortunate to visit the countries of Germany, France, Netherlands and northern Italy during this budget backpacking trek.

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Wolfsburg: Headquarters of VolkswagenBest of IgoUgo

Overview

Wolfsburg
Volkswagen factory tours, AutoStadt auto center, Volkswagen AutoMuseum, Wolfsburg Castle with city historic museum, Porschestrasse Pedestrian Shopping Zone, Vfl. Wolfsburg Football, and Badeland Water Center.

Quick Tips:

There are English tours available at of the Volkswagen factory. Be sure to also check out the view from atop city hall. Rent a VW from a local rental agency and take a trip along the Autobahn (no speed limit!) - a great way to see the country. Check out the auto museum! Try another restaurant besides the local McDonalds.

Best Way To Get Around:

Deutsch-Bahn rail service from major cities (Berlin, Hanover) runs every hour. From Autobahn#2, head north on A39. Easy access by foot to view and visit many parts of the city.

JH WolfsburgBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

JH Wolfsburg
Clean and comfortable. Two double sized bunk beds per room with locked cabinet, desk, and personal sink. Large common area with television and games table. Common laundry area (fees). Small breakfast served (cereals, toast, beverage). Only blocks away from car rental and Volkswagen assembly plant. Local pub and convenience store with minutes walk away. Part of DJH and Hostelling International.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by gaudet on November 24, 2002

JH Wolfsburg
60 Lessing Strasse Wolfsburg, Germany
(05) 3611-3337

Ritz-Carlton WolfsburgBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

An integral part of the new Volkswagen Autostadt theme park, which is located on the site of Volkswagen headquarters and assembly plant. A luxury 174 room, five-star hotel for first-class leisure and business travelers. Two restuarants and two lounges on site. One of two Ritz hotels in Germany.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by gaudet on November 24, 2002

Ritz-Carlton Wolfsburg
StadtBrücke (AutoStadt) Wolfsburg, Germany
(53) 61-607-000

Holiday Inn City Center WolfsburgBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

This is located in the central part of the city, on the top of Porsche Strassee (Pedestrian Zone). 207 rooms and nine floors with two restuarants and a lounge onsite. Nearby is City Hall, an art museum, planetarium, shopping, and restaurants. Volkswagen headquarters and assembly plant with 20 minute walk.
  • Member Rating 3 out of 5 by gaudet on November 24, 2002

Holiday Inn City Center Wolfsburg
1 Rathauss Strassee Wolfsburg, Germany
(49) 5361-2070

Volkswagen Werks (Headquarters & Assembly Plant)Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Volkswagen Werks (Headquarters & Assembly Plant)"

Free factory tours are available during the week, except Mondays. English tours offered on demand basis. Gift shop opens one hour before tour. Reserve your seat early. No photographs during tour. Tour is provided on a modified VW Golf train that winds through the factory.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by gaudet on November 24, 2002

Volkswagen Werks (Headquarters & Assembly Plant)
Volkswagen AG Wolfsburg, Germany

Porsche Strasse (Porsche Street) Sights & ShoppingBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Porsche Strasse (Porsche Street)"

Porsche Strasse (Porsche Street) is a pedestrian only zone of the city of Wolfsburg. It runs approximately 12 blocks north to south. The street offers plenty of retail and specialty shops, as well as restaurants and take outs. Outdoor markets are ongoing throughout the warmer seasons, offering great bargins on new and antique items.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by gaudet on August 19, 2003

Porsche Strasse (Porsche Street) Sights & Shopping
Central Wolfsburg Wolfsburg, Germany

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