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!

This unique UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must-visit for nature lovers! The Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park stretches along the North Sea coastline and, twice a day between the tides, a 10,000 square wetland appears, forming a unique habitat for around 10,000 different species of wildlife, including millions of migratory birds that come here to nest and rest. So, whether you’re going on a boat trip, trying to spot the seals or just hunting for cockles and crabs as you walk along the mud flats, it’s a great spot to visit on days out in Saxony.

Fun fact – one out of every five German asparaguses are grown right here in Lower Saxony! Locals love the veg so much that they’ve created the Asparagus Route, a well-signposted loop covering 750km that takes in the asparagus-growing regions of Braunschweig and Hannover. The best time to take the trail is during harvest period, from April to June, when you’ll find special festivals, markets and events all dedicated to celebrating, and eating, the tasty vegetable.

The picturesque towns, valleys and ski resorts of the Harz Mountains National Park make it a beautiful place to explore, whether on foot, on two-wheels or by taking the narrow-gauge railway. Because many of its forests have been left to grow wild, some previously endangered species are now thriving, like the lynx. If you’re lucky, this large (but shy) predator can be spotted from a special lynx viewing enclosure near Bad Harzburg!

The locals speak high German and, thanks to its precision and lack of a particularly strong accent, it’s considered easier to understand for visitors.

Great value hotels in top locations, super-comfy beds in every room and flexible booking rates for peace of mind – you can look forward to all this and more when you book with Premier Inn!

From booking to check-out, our Premier Inn hotels are ideal for business trips. Benefits for business travellers include exclusive, flexible rates through Business Booker – our free online booking tool – plus free cancellations, stylish hotel rooms, free Wi-Fi, and of course, our famous unlimited Premier Inn breakfast

We serve our great value unlimited Premier Inn breakfast buffet with hot and cold options at most of our German hotels. In the evenings, you can also order from our bar and restaurant menu on-site!

At most Premier Inn hotels in Germany, breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 10:30am, and on weekends from 7am to 11am.

Most of our German Premier Inn hotels offer great value Accessible rooms. Some of our hotels have also received the nationwide “Reisen für alle” certification.

We’re proud to say that all of our German Premier Inn hotels are bike-friendly. Bikes can be kept in your room or stored by our reception team. If your tires need cleaning after a ride, feel free to ask our team for cleaning supplies.

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at our hotels, with the exception of assistance dogs.

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