Events and Highlights in Niedersachsen 2025

Niedersachsen has a range of popular and well-known events to offer. Whether folk festivals, concerts, sporting events or exhibitions – there’s plenty for old and young alike to do in Niedersachsen.

Elbe and Wendland Nature Park

Ancient woodland, meadows and pastures, heathland and babbling brooks, the hilltops of the Elbhöhen, Göhrde state forest and the hilly landscape of the Drawehn – that is how much variety the Elbhöhen-Wendland nature park at the easternmost tip of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) has to offer.

Maritime Meile

The Maritime Meile offers visitors unique experiences around the Großer Hafen port. Everything – on land and on water – revolves around the sea in a varied programme of activities here.

The Fellerei

Herzog August Library Wolfenbüttel

Do you want to admire the most expensive manuscript in the world? This world-renowned research institute proudly displays the Gospels of Henry the Lion, the most expensive volume in the world.

Linus Lingen Water World

Adults can relax, kids can embark on an adventure and sports fans can get in on the action – Linus Lingen has it all. Visitors love to dive right in to the various water worlds.

The shore crab

Harz Mountains

Holidays on a farm

Feel like country life? Niedersachsen offers holidays on farms from the coast up to the mountains.

Shrimp Rolls

On the North Sea coast in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), you can get your hands on shrimp fresh out of the sea. You'll come across little stalls and carts selling shrimps as you stroll along the promenades in the region’s coastal towns. These tiny delicacies are typically served in a roll with tartar sauce. You may also find fresh North Sea shrimps served up in a wonderfully tasty little salad.