Hotels in Lower Saxony

If you love German states with scenic landscapes, why not visit Baden-Württemberg and explore the magical Black Forest for yourself? For fairy-tale castles, head to Bavaria, the state most famous for its medieval architecture and mountainous backdrops. Or head east to Saxony for stunning scenery and palaces. But wherever your travels take you, you’ll find all the home comforts you need to make the most of your visit at our Premier Inn hotels in Germany.

You’ll find Lower Saxony in the north-west of Germany. It has a North Sea coastline, and with nine borders it boasts more neighbours than any other German state. It’s right next door to the Netherlands and the regions of Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Once upon a time there was just one state of Saxony. But after Napoleon's defeat, the state was carved up and in 1866 the term “Lower Saxony'' began to be used to describe this region. Now Saxony and Lower Saxony are two different states and, confusingly, Lower Saxony lies further north. ‘Lower’ refers to the hilliness of Saxony contrasted with Lower Saxony which is at sea level.

The state capital of Lower Saxony is Hannover, and it’s a popular city that’s well worth a visit if you’re in the region. As well as shopping and sightseeing experiences galore, it’s also surprisingly green and leafy, thanks to its Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen and the Eilenriede urban city forest. It’s also known for hosting many fairs and festivals, including the International Fireworks Competition and CeBIT annual computer show. 

The saying goes that Lower Saxony is famous for two things: cows and cars. While it’s true that the region does have a large agricultural industry, and that the Wolfsburg Volkswagen Factory is one of the largest manufacturing plants in the world, there’s so much more to discover in this historic region. Scenery lovers can explore a huge variety of natural landscapes. There’s vast coastline, peat bogs, heathland, forests and mountains to explore. In fact, it’s the only German federal state that covers both mountainous and maritime areas. Alongside the natural splendour, you’ll find beautiful cities packed with history and heritage. And one of Lower Saxony’s other claims to fame? The Pied Piper was set here!