Heidekartoffel potatoes

Almost all typical German food in Niedersachsen comes with these yellow spuds. The “heath’s hidden gold” is bursting with potassium, protein and vitamins. Potatoes grown on Lüneburg Heath are known for being quality produce, not least because the cropland is on sandy heathland soil. Only producers from the Lüneburg Heath region can use the “Lüneburg Heathkartoffel” (“Lüneburg Heath potatoes”) name.

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Pyrmont Castle

Pyrmont Castle, a Baroque summerresidence, is a fortress complete with moat, ramparts, casements and corner bastions

Architecture

The architecture in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) is highly varied. Discover buildings from a wide range of architectural periods — they’re well worth seeing, and you don’t have be an architecture enthusiast to appreciate them.

Blueberries

Blueberries, bilberries and huckleberries are all names given to these tasty blue berries. 70% of all German plantations are located in Niedersachsen and blueberry picking is a popular summer pastime. As well as being delicious, the fruits are very healthy as they are high in antioxidants. The berries contain vitamins C, E, K and B in addition to iron and magnesium. They also help your immune system to fight infections and colds.

Aqua in The Ritz-Carlton

3-star Michelin chef Sven Elverfeld serves up top-quality modern European cuisine at Aqua.

A special kind of accommodation

Celle’s half‐timbered buildings, including Hoppener Haus

Just under 500 lovingly restored, listed half-timbered buildings form Europe’s largest enclosed group of half-timbered buildings.

The virtual guide to Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)