Our most recommended things to do in Lower Saxony

Heide Park Resort: Day Ticket

1. Heide Park Resort: Day Ticket

Join the Oktoberfest from 22nd - 24th September + 29th September - 1st October! An exciting programme with hearty food, the best beer and lots of entertainment awaits you. Late opening hours until 10pm give the unique chance to ride rollercoasters in the dark!   Experience a day of fun and adventure at the Heide Park Resort. With over 30 attractions and shows, northern Germany's largest amusement park offers plenty of extraordinary adventures for families with children and action fans.   Thrill seekers will lose their bearings on a ride on Germany's only wing coaster "Flight of the Demons" or fight the battle of the giants on Europe's highest and fastest wooden roller coaster "Colossos". Children can experience the unique theme world with based on DreamWorks' “How to Train Your Dragon" with lots of attractions. Meet Toothless and become real dragon trainers.   Toddlers will discover "Peppa Pig Land" and jump on Grandpa Pig's train or take a ballon ride with Peppa.   The suspended looping coaster "Limit" has been redesigned and renamed "Toxic Garden" this year! Discover the legend behind the monstrous giant plants that threaten the lives of visitors. Climb aboard the suspended looping coaster and experience dizzying spins.

Stadtführung: Rund ums Gänseliesel - Highlights der Altstadt

2. Stadtführung: Rund ums Gänseliesel - Highlights der Altstadt

Wer Göttingen entdecken und dabei möglichst viel sehen will, ist in der Stadtführung “Rund ums Gänseliesel” gut aufgehoben. Dieser Rundgang führt einmal quer durch die Altstadt und schildert spannend und knapp die wichtigsten Informationen zu Göttinger Sehenswürdigkeiten, die bei einem Besuch der Universitätsstadt nicht fehlen dürfen. Von dem berühmten Gänseliesel und dem mittelalterlichen Alten Rathaus über Fachwerkhäuser bis zu geschichtsträchtigen Universitätsgebäuden und Kirchen: Die Führung bietet einen Überblick über die Besonderheiten sowie die kulturellen und historischen Highlights der Innenstadt.

Hamburg: 1.5h Grand Harbor Evening Lights Cruise

3. Hamburg: 1.5h Grand Harbor Evening Lights Cruise

Explore Hamburg’s Harbor District on a relaxing evening boat cruise with live commentary in German, and discover the most romantic scenes and Hamburg’s architectural richness from a whole new perspective. Start your evening harbor adventure at Landungsbrücken and cross the famous bridge to reach Pier 3 where you will board your barge. Set off and glide into the narrow waterways of the largest warehouse district in the world known as Speicherstadt. Take in the stunning architecture and the illuminated views of Hamburg’s port shining in beautiful blue lights. See the lights of the Elbphilharmonie, the Harbor City, the musicals, the landing bridges, the ships, and the container bridges that are destined to set a romantic atmosphere. Sail through the canals, Elbe beach and Hamburg’s famous fish market, and learn the history of the many important landmarks from your German-speaking expert guide.

Hanover: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

4. Hanover: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

During the approx. 100-minute ride you have the option of leaving the bus at one of our 7 stops, exploring the surrounding highlights on foot and simply boarding the next bus - HopOn HopOff makes it possible. Join a hop-on hop-off bus tour through the former EXPO city of Hanover with this 24-hour ticket. Learn about its history and diversity via an audio guide. Look at the most important sights including the Old Town, Adventure Zoo, Old and New Town Hall, Maschsee, and Herrenhäuser Gardens. Discover the many musical, artistic, and architectural highlights of Hanover along the way. Leave the bus at one of the 7 stops, exploring the surrounding highlights on foot and boarding the next bus anytime you want. Stops:1 Tourist InformationErnst-August-Platz/Luisenstrasse2 Adventure ZooBus parking lot3 Apostle ChurchUstra bus stop4 Herrenhausen GardensOld Herrenhausen Street/car park5 New Town HallTrammplatz/Main Entrance Town Hall6 Old Town HallKarmaschstrasse/Köbelingerstrasse7 Maschsee north shoreArthur-Menge-Ufer The stops for the bus tour are: - Tourist Information (Ernst-August-Square / Luisen street; departures at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2_30 p.m. - additionally at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays) - Adventure Zoo - Apostel Church - Herrenhausen Gardens - New Townhall - Old Townhall - Masch Lake north shore - Tourist Infomation (arrivals at 12:10 p.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., and on Saturdays at 6:10 p.m.) Please check the detailed timetable at one of the stops or the Tourist Info Point.

Bremerhaven: Bus Tour through the City and Harbour

5. Bremerhaven: Bus Tour through the City and Harbour

Get to know Bremerhaven on a bus ride through the town and harbor with a live tour guide onboard. Pass by landmarks including markets and museums, and see the bustle of the ports and shipyards up close. Set off from the Schaufenster Fischereihafen (Shop Window Fishery Harbor), a scenic maritime and cultural spot. Head through the city, passing by museums like the German Maritime Museum. Next, ride through the Havenwelten (Harbor Worlds) area to see the port's fascinating harbor operations up close. Admire views of the normally restricted international port area, spot luxury cruise ships and ocean steamboats, and learn about the town's history and culture from the tour guide.

Hannover: Guided Old Town Walking Tour

6. Hannover: Guided Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Hannover's Old Town on a walking tour with a local guide. See historic, half-timbered buildings dating to the medieval era, learn about the city's rich history, and see the Market Church. Meet your guide outside the Tourist Information in the Old Town and begin your tour. As you walk, stroll through time, from damage caused by WWII to medieval half-timbered buildings. Head to the Leineschloss, a historic palace that now houses the Parliament of Lower Saxony. Continue through the Old Town, searching for picturesque hidden corners with quaint pubs, medieval houses, and small cafés. Stop to admire the new town hall before heading to see the Hannover Opera Theater before finishing your tour back at the starting point.

Hamburg: Friday and Saturday Night Boat Party

7. Hamburg: Friday and Saturday Night Boat Party

Get the party started aboard this boat tour on the Elbe. See Hamburg light up at night as you enjoy a buffet dinner with unlimited drinks and dance to the rhythms of the on board DJ. For more than 20 years, this boat and its crew have been celebrating with like-minded people over good food and cold drinks. Enjoy a good time aboard this party boat every Saturday night. Indulge in a dinner buffet, refreshing drinks, and the exuberant party atmosphere. Take in the views over the Elbe and the Hanseatic city of Hamburg as you pass by. The DJs heat up the guests properly and create the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable party evening on the Elbe. This boat party is ideal for company celebrations, stag parties, club trips, or simply enjoying a great time with friends.

Goslar: Tausend Schritte durch die Altstadt

8. Goslar: Tausend Schritte durch die Altstadt

Lassen Sie sich von Fachwerkromantik und kaiserlichen Bauten inmitten der Unesco-Welterbestätte verzaubern. Werfen Sie eine Blick ins Siemenshaus - Stammsitz der Industriellenfamilie und eines der größten Bürgerhäuser der Stadt.

Oldenburg: Self-Guided Outdoor Escape Game

9. Oldenburg: Self-Guided Outdoor Escape Game

Experience a unique outdoor escape game right on your smartphone. Take on the role of a profiler who travels back in time to solve a tricky case. Complex challenges await you in this adventure that will lead you deeper and deeper into the swamp of organized crime. The puzzles are location independent, so you can look forward to tricky and exciting tasks. But after each level, you'll learn interesting facts about the environment around you. While solving the puzzles of this thrilling case, you'll wander past some of Oldenburg's most fascinating sights. Grab your smartphones and head to the starting point to get started. Whether you work together as a team or split into smaller groups and teams, you can expect an exciting walk with breathtaking sights and relaxing breaks. Solve tricky puzzles, combine clues, discover surprising facts about each location, and enjoy the freedom to walk at your own pace. This game is ideal for escape game enthusiasts and puzzle fans who are looking for a challenging challenge for their group and don't want to miss out on the city's interesting locations.

Braunschweig: Guided Walking Tour with Food Tastings

10. Braunschweig: Guided Walking Tour with Food Tastings

Explore the city of Braunschweig on a walking tour. Follow a local guide as they show you around the city and take you to local eateries for 4 food tastings. Meet your guide in front of the restaurant MASU381 in Braunschweig's Kulturviertel and stop for your first tasting of the day. From here, you'll continue to the Kohlmarkt and the Altstadtmarkt, 2 of the city's most important squares. Then, head to Braunschweig's Old Town and enjoy sightseeing highlights like the Dankwarderode Castle, the former residence of the Brunswick dukes. Finally, follow your guide as you wind your way to the Magniviertel, the oldest part of Braunschweig, to see the Happy Rizzi House. 

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Thank you for the wonderful afternoon. We've rarely had so much fun. Just great. We couldn't stop being amazed. The powder keg is not to be missed. Absolutely perfect. Thank you for making our day. Keep it up ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I booked a ticket to heide park with a nice discount and didn't queue at the tills. I would say excellent

Nice park with lots of wild slides and rides for all ages.

Friendly staff and a nice tour always enjoyed going back

Very nice clean park. Waiting times were super short.