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Lower saxony is a federal state in north-western Germany.

Regions Lower Saxony : Emsland, Hannover Region, Harz, Lüneburger Heide, Mittelweser Touristik, Oldenburger Münsterland and Osnabrücker Land.

The northwestern portion of Lower Saxony is a part of Frisia; it is called Ostfriesland [ East Frisia ] and lies on the coast of the North Sea. It includes seven islands, known as the East Frisian Islands.

The state's principal cities include Hanover, Braunschweig (Brunswick), Osnabrück, Oldenburg, and Göttingen.

Other cities : Celle, Goslar, Göttingen, Hameln, Hann, Münden, Hildesheim, Lingen, Lüneburg, Verden, Wolfenbüttel

Lower Saxony borders on the North Sea, the states of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia, and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The state of Bremen forms two enclaves within Lower Saxony.

Capital City Lower Saxony : Hanover


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Camping & Caravanning

 Eurocampings  - ACSI International Camping Guide
A complete summary of all the camp sites in Saxen Anhalt which are inspected by ACSI. Using this objective and topical information you can get a good idea, including a visual impression, of your likely holiday destination.
The detailed information per camp site displays all the amenities available at a particular camp site. To supplement this, views of the particular site are included.

Car Rental

 Alamo - Luxury Discount Auto Rental Company
 Avis
 Budget Rent A Car
 Hertz

Lodgings in Lower Saxony.

Rental Homes / Apartments

 Interhome - holiday rentals
All properties are checked on a regular basis. All homes can be booked on-line. Properties are shown by destination.

More Rental Homes? See Vacation Rentals

Hotels in Lower Saxony

 Booking - Hotels Lower Saxony  - an easy way to select and book hotel rooms
Hotels in Hannover, Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Göttingen, Celle, Braunschweig, Langenhagen, Bad Pyrmont, Inzell, Lüneburg, Lauenau and Hameln
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels. Booking is a dedicated hotel and accommodation reservation website.

More Hotels? See Hotels

Hostels

 Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk - German youth hostels
 Bauernhof-Urlaub.com
 Landtourismus [DLG ] - Urlaub auf den Bauernhof - Holiday at a farm
 Zimmerinfo.de
 Hostelbookers.com - Great Hostels, Free booking, Fast & Easy to use
Hostelbookers.com is one of the worlds largest online booking services for hostels. All hostels you see here are offering realtime prices and availability. We do not charge a fee to use this service.

Travel Agents / Tour Operators



Travel Guides Lower Saxony / Related books

 East Frisia and the Islands. Englische Ausgabe - Hartmut Schwerdtfeger
Paperback (April 30, 1998); Publisher: Stürtz Verlag; ISBN: 3800310228
 Walking in the Harz Mountains: Including Walks from the Harz Narrow Gauge Railway 
By Fleur Speakman, Colin Speakman
The Harz Mountains, Germany's most northerly mountainous region, is a paradise for walkers. As rich in natural beauty as in legend, this is one of the most accessible areas in Germany for the walker. It is easy to reach by road and rail from North Sea ports, served by excellent local transport, with a choice of accommodation and criss-crossed by superbly waymarked forest and hill paths, to make walking a delight even for the least experienced. Saxon Kings and Princes sought minerals in the region, creating towns whose medieval splendour survives. Around the legendary Brocken is one of Europe's newest and most distinctive National Parks. Wild boar, deer and wild cats still roam the ancient forests and deep gorges. You'll also find Europe's largest and most extensive narrow gauge steam railway network, a delight for railbuffs and nostalgics alike, providing superb, car-free access to some of the area's finest walking country. Until 1989 this land was divided by The Iron Curtain. Now the East Harz remains a region emerging from a time warp.
Paperback 112 pages (March 31, 1994); Publisher: Cicerone Press; Language: English; ISBN: 1852841494.
Germany - Eyewitness Travel Guide
Paperback: 600 pages; Publisher: DK Travel; Rev Upd edition (January 15, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0756626358; ISBN-13: 978-0756626358
Lonely Planet Germany
By Andrea Schulte-Peevers (Author), Jeremy Gray (Author), Anthony Haywood (Author), Sarah Johnstone (Author), Daniel Robinson (Author)
Paperback: 816 pages; Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 5th edition (March 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1740599888; ISBN-13: 978-1740599887
Frommer's Germany
Paperback: 692 pages; Publisher: Frommer's; New edition (December 6, 2006); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0470008679; ISBN-13: 978-0470008676

Transport / How do I get to Lower Saxony

 Hanover Airport

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights - Flights to Lower Saxony

www.austrian.com  
By travelling with Austrian via Vienna Airport, you can fly comfortably and quickly anywhere in the world. On average, you won't need to spend any longer than 30 minutes between the arrival of your aircraft in Vienna and your onward connecting flight – and that's unique in Europe!

 Deutsche Bahn - German Railways

 Verkehrsverbund Süd-Niedersachsen
 Verkehrsgemeinschaft Nordost Niedersachsen

 Online Maps Germany [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Germany ]
 Map24 - Route Planner Lower Saxony


Links 

 Travel Insurance

 Niedersachsen Tourism 
 Niedersaksen [ government Lower Saxony

 Ostfriesland [ East Friesland ] - Wide Country Beyond the Dykes
 Moin, Moin ("Mornin', mornin'")...is the way people greet each other in Ostfriesland. Here in the far north-west of Niedersachsen, endless vistas invite the visitor to relax and enjoy an active holiday experience. Whether cycling past innumerable windmills or savouring a cosy cup of tea - you too will enjoy the Ostfriesland way of life!

 Hannover - Capital City Lower Saxony

 Braunschweig Region
Provinces Gifhorn, Goslar, Helmstedt, Peine and Wolfenbüttel. Furthermore the cities Braunschweig, Wolfsburg and Salzgitter.
 Emsland - a Region with Many Faces
History, the present, and the visions for the future have turned the Emsland into a real jewel of many facets. Take your rest at quiet, romantic spots - or get away from the daily routine with exciting and diverting activities, there is room and opportunity for both in the Emsland.
This charming holiday region is characterised by extensive areas of natural beauty, idyllic little villages and impressive relics of a millennium of cultural history. The variety of things to do and things to discover will appeal to the widest possible range of interests - and all generations. The Emsland is therefore also an ideal holiday destination for families.
 Lüneburg
 Weser-Ems
In this region the German Wadden Islands, Provinces Ammerland, Aurich, Cloppenburg, Emsland, Friesland, Grafschaft-Bentheim, Leer, Oldenburg, Osnabrück, Vechta, Wesermarsch and Wittmund. Furthermore the cities Delmenhorst, Emden, Oldenburg, Osnabrück and Wilhelmshaven.

 Braunschweig City
 Emden
 Delmenhorst
 Oldenburg
 Osnabrück
 Wilhelmshafen
 Wolfsburg
 Salzgitter

 Autostadt - Wolfsburg
 Braunschweigerland
 Harz - The Harz - eine spannende Erlebnisregion!
 Luneburger Heide
Between Aller, Elbe and Weser, city square Bremen, Braunschweig, Hamburg and Hannover.
 Mineralien-Kabinett - Mineral collection
Institut für Geowissenschaften der TU Braunschweig
 Steinhuder Meer
Steinhude, Mardorf, Hagenburg, Rehburg-Loccum, Neustatd, Wunstorf and more.

Cuisine - German Recipes

 Northland - Rezepte aus Niedersachsen [ recipes from Lower Saxony ]
Mehlpütt / Puffert, Insett Bohnen ( Schnippelbohnen ), Grau-Arten mit Speckfett, Butterrmilchsuppe, Neujahrskuchen, Speckendicken, Rhabarberkuchen, Ostfriesische Bohnensuppe, Kartoffelpfannkuchen, Ostfriesischer Sniertjebraa, Buskool- ( Weißkohl ) Eintopf, Ostfriesischer Schinkenbraten

Spoonfuls of Germany: Culinary Delights of the German Regions in 170 Recipes - by Nadia Hassani (Author)
Spoonfuls of Germany goes beyond the sauerkraut and knackwurst stereotype to unveil the often overlooked diversity of German cuisine. 170 regional recipes range from classic dishes, such as spaetzle with cheese and sauerbraten to forgotten delicacies like Westfalian pumpernickel pudding. Numerous profiles, anecdotes, and food lore complete the book.
Hardcover: 270 pages; Publisher: Hippocrene Books (September 2004); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0781810574; ISBN-13: 978-0781810579
The German Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Mastering Authentic German Cooking 
By Mimi Sheraton
Hardcover 523 pages (June 1980); Publisher: Random House USA Inc. ; Language: English; ISBN: 0394401387.
Cooking the German Way: Revised and Expanded to Include New Low-Fat and Vegetarian Recipes - Helga Parnell
Serves up tantalising recipes for spaetzle, sauerkraut, Christmas stollen and more. Seasoned liberally with vibrant colour photographs and easy step-by-step directions, many of the recipes are low in fat and call for ingredients one may already have at home. Also included are vegetarian recipes, complete menu suggestions and a cultural section highlighting the German people and their country, holidays, festivals and, of course, their food.
Hardcover 72 pages (December 31, 2005); Publisher: Lerner Publications Co ,U.S.; Language: English; ISBN: 0822541076.
The New German Cookbook: More Than 230 Contemporary and Traditional Recipes - by Jean Anderson, Hedy Wurz
More Than 230 Contemporary and Traditional German Recipes
Hardcover: 416 pages; Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers; 1st edition (October 1, 1993): ISBN
 German Wines - Deutsche Weinen

History of Lower Saxony

 Saxony's History - Wikipedia
The area is named for the Saxons, who moved there from what is today the neighbouring state of Schleswig -Holstein towards the middle of the 1st millennium AD. Originally the region was simply called Saxony, but ...

 Braunscheigisches Landesmuseum
 Museum of Natural History Braunschweig
 Niedersachsen - Geschichte im Ueberblick - Dieter Brosius
  The Hanoverians: The History of a Dynasty  - Jeremy Black
George, the elector of Hanover, inherited the throne of Great Britain on the death of Queen Anne in 1714. George I and his son, George II, continued to spend much time in Germany, insisting on the interests of Hanover influencing on British foreign policy. Lacking the popular touch and perceived as foreigners, they drew little affection from their subjects, though George II survived the dynasty's greatest crisis of the invasion of England by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. George II's grandson, George III, reigned for sixty years (1760 -1820), presiding over Britain's conquest of India and Canada and its loss of the American colonies. His son, George IV, Prince Regent during his father's madness, drew scandal to the monarchy. The death of William IV , the 'Sailor King', in 1837 brought his niece Victoria to the throne. The Hanoverians, in a series of personal portraits, shows how these kings, though constitutional monarchs, continued to exert considerable influence, crystallising politics and society.
Hardcover 256 pages (June 6, 2004); Publisher: Hambledon & London Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 1852854464.

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

 Hauptsache Musik
 Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hannover

 Music of Germany - see Wikipedia
Contents : Minnesingers and meistersingers, Classical music: 16th century to the present, Folk music, Early Pop Music, Post-War Pop Music, Special Kinds of music.
 Schlager Music - see also Wikipedia - Schlager

 Culture of Germany - see Wikipedia
Germany's contributions to the world's cultural heritage are numerous, and the country is often known as 'The Land of Poets and Thinkers'.
Contents : Literature, Philosophy and the history of ideas, Music, Cinema, Fine arts and decorative arts, Religious tradition, Academic landmarks, Cuisine, Sport
 German Culture - a variety of Germany-related information
 Kultur-Netz 

 German literature - see Wikipedia 

When in Germany, Do as the Germans Do: The Clued-In Guide to German Life, Language, and Culture
By Hyde Flippo
On entering a restaurant, should you find your own way to a table or should you wait to be seated? What is a suitable topic for small-talk with a stranger in Germany? This guide combines an appreciation of Germany's rich heritage with a practical awareness of contemporary customs. Over 100 articles cover a broad range of topics, including: customs, food and drink, language, travel, arts and pop culture, politics, business, media and entertainment, home life, consumer behaviour, religion, history, and education. Multiple-choice questions provide an avenue to the articles for browsing, and there is an index for quick reference. Internet references (to both English and German sites) accompany almost every article, enabling readers to use their knowledge or further their research, whether checking government statistics on housing, taking a virtual tour of a museum, or planning a cross-country tour by train.
Paperback: 176 pages; Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (June 28, 2002); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0844225533; ISBN-13: 978-0844225531

 Events in Germany - see What's on When

Web Portals / Search Engines / Directories

 AllerPortal

 Dino Online - German Search Engine
 Germanys Best
German products of newest production and excellent quality directly to you via mail. All products are produced and delivered from Germany.
 Web.de
 Google.de


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