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Wolfsburg as a place to live

Living in Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg's Schillerteich with the Schillerteichcenter in the background.
© Jens L. Heinrich

Wolfsburg - a young, modern city in southeastern Lower Saxony with a high quality of life

Wolfsburg, just 85 years old, is considered one of the most important city foundations of the 20th century and is divided into 16 villages with 40 districts. In the inner city, the townscape is characterized by a two- to three-story, street-side development with gable roof houses, whose green inner courtyards exude a special charm.

A high proportion of one- to two-story detached, row and semi-detached houses with smaller and larger lots allows for garden-oriented living and is highly sought after by all target groups. Solitary residential buildings and high-rises have their place in the urban space, are not perceived as overpowering, but set urban accents in some neighborhoods.

All residential areas are easily accessible via a particularly efficient and high-quality road network. The local public transport system is extensively developed and offers a comprehensive and comfortable range of services thanks to short intervals.

  • Living in Wolfsburg

    Wolfsburg is a city that likes to be prejudiced at times. But: People who visit Wolfsburg for the first time or for the first time in a long time are surprised. They experience Wolfsburg as a cosmopolitan city with many attractive leisure activities and ideal living conditions. Time to get a picture for yourself of this friendly, child-friendly metropolis in the countryside. Time to experience Wolfsburg for yourself!

  • City and town districts

    Wolfsburg has around 125,000 inhabitants living in 16 towns and 40 districts. Whether it's living close to the city center or village-like structures in the districts - Wolfsburg offers living space for every taste. Click on the respective district to learn more about infrastructure, local amenities, educational and recreational opportunities, the history of the place and information about the local administrative office.

    Districts

    Local council district Nordstadt including the districts Alt-Wolfsburg, Kreuzheide, Teichbreite, Tiergartenbreite

    Local council districtMitte-West including the districts Laagberg, Wohltberg, Hohenstein, Rabenberg, Eichelkamp, Klieversberg and Hageberg

    City council district Stadtmitte including the districts Hellwinkel, Heßlingen, Köhlerberg, Rothenfelde, Schillerteich, Stadtmitte and Steimker Berg

    Local parts

    • Almke
    • Barnstorf
    • Brackstedt
    • Detmerode
    • Ehmen
    • Fallersleben
    • Hattorf
    • Hehlingen
    • Heiligendorf
    • Kästorf
    • Mörse
    • Nodorf
    • Neuhaus
    • North town
    • Nordsteimke
    • Reislingen
    • Sandkamp
    • Sülfeld
    • Velstove
    • Vorsfelde
    • Warmenau
    • Wendschott
    • Westhagen

  • Special residential locations

    For many people, it is not the size of the apartment or house that is the decisive argument, but its location in the urban area: the accessibility of the neighborhood, the proximity to leisure and educational facilities, the distance to the nearest bus stop, the quality of the existing green spaces and playgrounds, the neighborhood and the ambience - all these factors make up the attractiveness of a residential location.

    Wolfsburg residential areas and their special features

    The courtyards - residential oases in the middle of the city of Wolfsburg

    ... live where others work: less than a two-minute walk from the pedestrian zone, in refurbished three- to four-story residential buildings whose arrangement creates attractive courtyards. These refuges are contemplative places of retreat with a special quality of stay. The abundance of greenery, attractive street furniture and small play islands for children invite people to linger and enrich urban living.

    From an urban planning perspective, the uniform building and facade designs are interesting. In particular, the sculptural articulation through stylistic elements such as arbors, balconies, oriels and building projections as well as the framed building entrances convey a homogeneous urban image.

    Klieversberg - City life on the culture hill

    ... with an impressive view over the roofs of the city. The neighborhood offers all classic forms of living. You can live conservatively in detached single-family houses with small or large plots of land - in terraced and semi-detached houses with associated, often colorfully planted gardens or in multi-storey apartment buildings surrounded by generous green spaces.

    The direct neighborhood to the municipal theater with its remarkable repertoire, the art museum with international reputation, the planetarium in its cityscape-defining building and the municipal Congress Park with a wide range of events characterize life in this neighborhood. The municipal hospital with its wide catchment area also contributes to the district's special reputation.

    Rabenberg - Living close to the center in the park

    ... in buildings surrounded by lots of open and green spaces. Enchanted corners, ancient trees, small ponds and birdsong invite you again and again to a new journey of discovery. The residential buildings are built into the old trees, creating a harmonious picture.

    Walking, jogging, enjoying the exercise in the fresh air and nature: Having such an offer directly in front of your own front door is something special. The multi-storey residential buildings and solitaires with flat roofs and balconies or covered loggias also offer the necessary living comfort. Modern, artistic designs give many properties an independent, unique face.

    Hageberg-Süd - new living in the city

    ... and easy to reach by public transport. A residential quarter has been created here that has more of a small-town than a big-city feel. The interesting arrangement of the buildings and the resulting neighborhood squares exert a special attraction. The quality of the development, the amount of greenery, the residential environment and the homogeneity of the design - mainly brick facades - underline the attractiveness of the neighborhood. The inner structure of the buildings surprises with modern, flexible apartment layouts, which are appreciated not only by young families.

    To live in the city, to take advantage of the many benefits associated with it, and yet not to be disturbed by narrowness, density, noise and hustle and bustle is a privilege that everyone is happy to take advantage of.

    Old Heßlingen - Traditional and modern

    ... such residential offers also exist in downtown Wolfsburg, albeit - admittedly - on a very limited scale. By concentrating in one central location, however, these few houses develop a very special charm. The attractiveness and appeal is strengthened by replicas with intensive public use.

    Varied public life thus takes place just "around the corner" in the immediate vicinity. "Opposites attract" says the popular saying. This is also true in urban planning and architecture. Currently, a project with four city villas with modern, contemporary apartment floor plans has been realized.

    Salzteich - Living with a feel-good guarantee

    ... it has always been. Extensive renovations of the residential buildings have created new attractive living space for different population groups. The improvement of the apartment floor plans could be achieved by merging small units and thus adapted to the demand. A new living feeling is conveyed by the addition of balconies and conservatories. The renewal and redesign of the facades, the communal facilities and the outdoor spaces complete the overall impression and raise the quality of living.

    Tenants and owners also appreciate the residential location because of its proximity to the city center and attractive leisure facilities. Spacious open spaces with a pond and park are also right next door. And every week there is an independent market day - in addition to the wide range of retail offerings. Long-term tenant loyalty underscores the high level of acceptance, identity and attachment to the neighborhood.

    Schillerteich - Living by the water

    ... in the middle of downtown Wolfsburg. The residential location of short distances! Quiet, green and in the middle of it all - nowhere do you experience the seasons more intensively than here. Central, with many open spaces and situated on the water - these are the outstanding qualities of the Schillerteich urban quarter. A place for families who appreciate the central location and the variety of offers in the city center and love the manageable, harmonious urban space embedded in greenery.

    Here you can live in renovated apartment buildings from Wolfsburg's founding years, in the Schillerteichcenter residential tower or in tranquil terraced houses. Living quality that hardly anyone would expect to find within walking distance of the city center. Living here means enjoying the daily luxury of effective time savings.

    Bürgerkämpe - Modern housing diversity

    ... living under a canopy of leaves: cool and relaxing in summer, bright and airy in winter - with a direct connection to nature in every season. Row houses and semi-detached houses, in which the influence of the so-called "Stuttgart School" can still be seen today, characterize the neighborhood. Clear, simple structures with pitched roofs and regular window openings characterize the listed settlement. Accentuated house entrances, dormer windows and wooden folding shutters are the decoration of the buildings.

    Small and large residents appreciate the proximity to the city. Strolling, shopping, strolling - the colorful shopping world is quickly reached. The extraordinary cultural diversity, the public life and the liveliness of a big city are inviting. It only takes a few minutes to escape the hustle and bustle and get back home. To be able to have both has unique charm.

    ... many have realized the dream of owning their own home here. Predominantly detached single-family houses, but also row houses and semi-detached houses as well as some city villas determine the appearance of the Bürgerkämpe. Easy to reach by public transport, with a view of the Allersee, the city's largest recreational area, a residential quarter has been created that appears more small-scale than metropolitan.

    Living with a view and in the immediate vicinity of the Allerpark leisure and recreation area is highly attractive. The charm of the quarter lies in the fact that it reflects the personal, individual living wishes, values and dreams of its residents. The apartment, the house as the center of life, an oasis of well-being and security, and a factor for emotional security is clearly recognizable.

    Campo Mediterraneo - Living with southern flair

    ... with this short description is already very impressively brought to the point the special feature of the residential area. The ambience is underlined not only by the architecture and the building style, but also with the choice of building materials and the colors of the facades. The design of open spaces, circulation areas and squares and the other accessories also convey a southern European residential character in the residential environment.

    The Campo Mediterraneo is a special residential address in Wolfsburg. With attention to detail and a special living culture, a lively homogeneous residential quarter has been realized with and by people who have a similar idea of living, which is present and can be experienced.

    Manorial Hofekamp - Modern ambience

    ... with this short description is already very impressively brought to the point the special feature of the residential area. The ambience is underlined not only by the architecture and the building style, but also with the choice of building materials and the colors of the facades. The design of open spaces, circulation areas and squares and the other accessories also convey a southern European residential character in the residential environment.

    The Campo Mediterraneo is a special residential address in Wolfsburg.
    With attention to detail and a special living culture, a lively homogeneous residential quarter has been realized with and by people who have a similar idea of living, which is present and can be experienced.

    ... Stylish living in a small but fine quarter, which bears a uniformly clear handwriting in terms of design. High-quality materials determine not only the outer shell, but also the inner structure of the buildings. Tasteful and comfortable living is possible in condominiums as well as in detached and semi-detached houses. The historic center of Fallersleben with its impressive half-timbered houses, Fallersleben Castle, its park and St. Michael's Church can be reached on foot. The residents of the neighborhood appreciate this proximity, but also the homogeneous characteristics and tranquility of their residential area.

    Everyone defines quality of life very differently; Fallersleben offers precisely this diversity and therefore enjoys particular popularity as a place to live. Grown, traditional, but also new, modern urban spaces - this interplay ensures (or has) a high attraction.

    New castle - living concept with a future

    ... harmonious living in and with the park in a neighborhood that has been made exciting and attractive by remodeling and new construction of rental apartment buildings. In terms of energy, the houses are now up to date. The apartment floor plans have been adapted to today's living requirements, barrier-free, with terrace or balcony, bright light staircases, comfortable, friendly entrances - a special offer level for tenants. All target groups will find what they are looking for here.

    Young and old have many opportunities to retreat or deliberately approach each other and meet. In addition to the extensive modern features, it is the unusual color concept that is generally convincing. Even from a distance, the striking color composition is perceived as a special accent of the district as a whole. A place or meeting place in the neighborhood is the outstanding feature of the Neue Burg.

  • Living in the city center
    Exterior view of the "Neue Burg" residential project in Detmerode
    © Mathias Leitzke

    As part of the city of Wolfsburg's housing offensive, according to which at least 10,000 new residential units are to be built by 2025, intensive work is being done on the aspect of "living close to the city center. The current residential construction projects not only enable living close to the city center and thus a good infrastructure, but many are also located in the middle of the countryside.

    74 residential projects are currently being realized, are in the process of implementation or are in preparation.

  • Information for homeowners

    You already own a home in Wolfsburg? As a homeowner, you have a number of obligations that you should be aware of. How much are the property charges such as property tax, waste and street cleaning fees and sewage charges, waste disposal and property drainage? What type of waste can be disposed of where and how? Is the drainage of my property in order? This is where the keyword "leak test" comes in. And where can I get a garden water meter to reduce my wastewater charge?

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