Lower Saxony has a lot to offer. Not only does Germany's second-largest state have cultural, scenic and traditional appeal, it has proven itself as a successful location for industry and commerce. So visit Lower Saxony on an armchair journey in words and pictures. more

The state government consists of a team of ministers headed by the Minister President. Together they form the cabinet which establishes guidelines for state policy, allocates tasks among the various ministries, and passes draft statutes which come before the Landtag where they are put to the vote. more

With its diverse higher-educational landscape, Lower Saxony offers students an abundance of promising opportunities for study. The state's universities, Universities of Applied Science, colleges of the arts and vocational academies all have their own characteristic profiles. more

Lower Saxony's big locational advantages are its centrality within the European core market - especially since the eastward expansion of the EU - and its outstanding infrastructure. It focuses on its key areas of expertise and on growth industries. more

Take a holiday in Lower Saxony – discover the diversity of our natural heritage, culture and people here in the North! We can boast many attractive recreational areas extending from the East Frisian islands and the North Sea coast to the summits of the Harz mountains. more

Kunst ist das, was Welt wird, nicht was Welt ist” (“Art is what the world becomes, not what the world is”) said Karl Kraus. That is why government funding of art and culture is always an investment in the future, as they play a vital role in determining our quality of life. more