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Germany has some of the best auto factories in the world. Our 8-day/7-night Auto Tour of Germany will include the Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche factories & museums. Our 10-day/9-night tour includes The Volkswagen factory and museum with a visit to the Nürburgring Track.

We offer small private escorted factory tours in our autos and mini-buses which consist of Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Volkswagen. All vacations include rooms, tour fees, airport service, with breakfast & dinner each day. Our vacations are unique in that we offer free alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages with European snacks as you travel from city to city.

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Our vacations are offered in the English language. The tours are conducted by one of our tour directors who will take care of all services from beginning to the end of your vacation. This includes hotels, tours, transportation, transfers to and from the airport/hotel with most meals.

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Come explore the most picturesque parts of Germany while enjoying the auto factories and museums at a relaxed pace. Join us as you wander through medieval towns, cobblestone streets, travel through beautiful mountains, see fairytale castles, and savor great food, beer and wine in local taverns and beer gardens.

Escorted Auto Factory Tours

Are you ready to experience moments that will last a lifetime? Get in touch with Germany Auto Factory Tours to learn about our 8-day/7-night Escorted Auto Factory Tour Vacations. We are excited to set you off on one of the best trips of your life. Get ready to create some unforgettable memories!

Highlights: Audi Factory, Neckarsulm Audi Factory & Museum, Ingolstadt BMW Factory & Museum, Munich Mercedes-Benz Factory & Museum, Stuttgart Porsche Factory & Museum, Stuttgart Volkswagen Factory & Museum, Wolfsburg (Volkswagen Tour  only offered with optional 10-day tour)   Prices start at: Adults / $3,995* Students (ages 6-12) / $1,995 Children 5 and under / Free *Based on Double Occ upancy Single r oom supplement: $750 Children under the age of 12 are required to share a room with an accompanying adult. There is a maximum of 2 children with 2 adults. Privately escorted tours are available upon request. Reserve Today!

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We can customize an itinerary just for you and will work with you on every aspect to make your trip the vacation of a lifetime!

Decide which Auto Factories and attractions you would like to see.

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ENJOY GUIDED TOURS.

Get to know the BMW brand right where its heart beats. In the direct vicinity of the BMW Group headquarters, you will encounter a variety of themed tours that will fascinate you. Explore BMW Welt from all sides, see automobile production first-hand at the BMW Group Plant in Munich. Explore over 100 years of corporate history with unique exhibits and truly legendary automobiles at the BMW Museum and BMW Group Classic. In short, experience the allure of the BMW Group and all its brands. Just so much more stunning than anywhere else.

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BMW Welt not only looks incredible, it is also full of exciting stories. Go on a guided discovery tour. Explore the intriguing building, the brand areas, the secrets of the architecture and experience the enthusiasm for motoring first hand. The tours are offered as open and as group tours for companies or school classes and are in German and English.

Please note: Some passages of the tour are inaccessible by wheelchair or pram/buggy.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes.

Participants: max. 20 people. 

Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:   

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR

All prices incl. VAT. 

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Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people.

 Starting point: Guided tours counter at BMW Welt. Get navigated to the meeting point  here .

Ticket prices:  

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

All prices incl. VAT.

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BMW MUSEUM.

On a guided tour of the BMW Museum take a fascinating look at the history of the company, the brand and the products. Around 125 of the brand's most valuable and attractive automobiles, motorbikes and engines are on display here. Founded in 1973 as one of the first brand museums, it was redesigned and expanded in 2008. Look forward to some very special glimpses into the history, present and future of the BMW brand at this now legendary location.

The open guided tour is offered in German and English and is barrier-free.

Duration: approx. 60 minutes. 

Participants: max. 20 people..

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Ticket prices:  

Single price: 13.00 EUR / reduced* 11.00 EUR 

Family: 29,00 EUR (max. 2 adults and 3 children under 18 years)

All prices incl. VAT. 

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The group tour is offered in German and English and is fully accessible.

Starting point: Foyer Museum (Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point here .

Group price: 250.00 EUR / reduced* 220.00 EUR 

All prices incl. VAT

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BMW GROUP CLASSIC.

What is in store for you on a guided tour of the BMW Group Classic? Nothing less than the historic vehicle collection and the BMW Group Classic Centre - gathered together in one place. One of BMW's first production halls was located on the 13,000 m² site near BMW headquarters. Then used for the production of engines, this fascinating BMW Group building  is now a very special and architecturally protected monument.

Please note:

There are no parking facilities on the BMW Group Classic grounds. We recommend travelling by public transport. It is not possible to bring umbrellas or large bags. Unfortunately, there are no storage facilities available. Some passages of the tour are not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair/buggy.

The group tour is offered in German and English. Duration: approx. 60 minutes. Participants: max. 20 people. Starting point: Classic Café (Moosacher Str. 66, 80809 Munich). Get navigated to the meeting point  here . Ticket prices:   Group price: 300 EUR / reduced* 280.00 EUR. All prices incl. VAT.

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BMW GROUP PLANT MUNICH.

Please note that BMW Group Plant Tours are only possible from Monday till Friday.

Representing all international production sites, the BMW Group's main plant in Munich offers exciting insights into state-of-the-art car manufacturing. Every productionday around 900 cars are built here. Every day, 7,000 employees from over 50 nations ensure that your BMW leaves the plant in top shape. Their keen understanding of vehicles and eye for detail is the foundation of great quality. We take you on a journey of discovery during our guided tours. Take a look behind the scenes of car manufacturing. Observe specific production steps up close and get to know your BMW in a whole new way.

Languages: German / English Duration: approx. 120 minutes  Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area.  Ticket prices:   Single: 18.00 EUR / reduced*: 14.00 EUR  All prices incl. VAT.

Languages: German / English Duration: about 120 minutes Participants: max. 24 people Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point Ticket prices:   Group: 330.00 EUR / discounted*: 280.00 EUR All prices include VAT.

For groups of students and apprentices, we offer guided tours several times a week with special conditions.

Languages: German / English

Duration: approx. 120 minutes 

Participants: max. 24 people

Starting point: BMW Welt, Factory tour area. 

Single: 14.00 EUR / reduced*: 11.00 EUR 

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In addition, a shorter tour focusing on core content is offered in German at selected times.

Duration: approx. 90 minutes

Participants: max. 24 persons

Starting point: BMW Welt, Plant tour area

Ticket prices: 

Single: 11.90 / reduced*: 9.00 EUR

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Duration: about 120 minutes

Starting point: BMW Welt - Plant tour meeting point

Group: 260,00 EUR / discounted*: 220,00 EUR *All prices include VAT.

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6 essentials for the BMW Group plant tour.

• For safety reasons, guests must understand the language of the tour themselves or bring an interpreter (only possible for group tours).
• For safety reasons, the minimum age is 6 years accompanied and 14 years unaccompanied.
• Filming and photography in the work are expressly prohibited.
• The distance of the guided tour is about 3 kilometres. Please make sure you wear suitable footwear.
• The tour is generally barrier-free. However, this may change at short notice for production reasons. If barrier-free, a maximum of 2 wheelchair users can be taken per tour.
• There are no guided tours on weekends, public holidays (for the state of Bavaria) and on production-related closed days.

Motorcycle Berlin.

BMW Group's premium motorbikes roll off the production line in the capital. The motorbikes themselves are not only spectacular, but so is their production. More than 2,200 employees work here hand in hand with the most modern technology producing high-quality bikes.

Automobile plant Leipzig.

The BMW Group plant in Leipzig is one of the most innovative car factories in the world. Around 1,000 vehicles roll off production here every day.

MINI plant Oxford.

The BMW Group plant in Oxford is the birthplace of the MINI. Legendary and much-loved cars have been manufactured there for more than 20 years. The plant is also regarded as a laboratory for the future. It only takes around 22 hours from delivery of the material to the completion of a vehicle!

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Where can I book a guided tour? Book your guided tour now:  Phone:  +49 89 1250 16001 E-mail:  [email protected]

* BMW Welt, BMW Museum & BMW Group Classic:

Schoolchildren, trainees, students (7 to 27 years, children up to 6 years free of charge); senior citizens (from 65 years or with pension certificate); severely disabled persons (registered accompanying person free of charge); federal voluntary service, voluntary social or ecological year; job seekers; holders of the BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card); official BMW Clubs; Munich Tour Guide Association or Federal Association of Tour Guides; journalists (with press card); BMW employees

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Schoolchildren, trainees, students (6 to 27 years of age, minimum age for participation = 6 years); senior citizens (65 years of age or older or with pension certificate); severely disabled persons (registered accompanying person free of charge); federal voluntary service, voluntary social or ecological year; jobseekers; holders of the BMW Card (credit card) and BMW Premium Card (credit card); official BMW Clubs; Munich Tour Guide Association or Federal Association of Tour Guides; journalists (with press card); BMW employees (only applies to single tickets)

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Auto factory tours of germany, escorted 8-day / 7-night, (optional up to a 14-day tour), highlights:, munich sightseeing, audi factory and museum, ingolstadt, audi factory and forum, neckarsulm, bmw factory and museum, munich, porsche factory and museum, stuttgart, mercedes-benz factory and museum, stuttgart, nymphenburg palace & park in munich, optional additions for the extended tour:, berlin sightseeing, nürburgring track, volkswagen factory and museum, wolfsburg, stiftung volkswagen auto museum, wolfsburg, day 1 / sunday: historical munich / hofbräuhaus.

We will pick you up at the airport in Munich.

Your day begins with a walking tour through the historical city of Munich. You will see top landmarks and discover the stories behind great sights such as The Glockenspiel, The Hofbräuhaus (the world’s most famous beer hall), Frauenkirche, Viktualienmarkt (famous outdoor market), and The Royal Residence. You also see the New and Old Town Hall, The National Theater, The Feldherrnhalle (Memorial to Bavarian Generals), St. Jakobsplatz, and The Church of St. Peter. You will learn the real origins of Oktoberfest and the history of beer gardens in Germany.

After a day of touring the city, you will have dinner at the world-famous Hofbräuhaus. Later, you will have free time to shop in the streets of Munich or just relax.

Day 2 / Monday: BMW Factory & Museum - Munich

After breakfast, you will be part of the 3 1/2 hour Premium Tour and experience the whole world of BMW, with highlights from the BMW Factory, the BMW Museum, and the BMW Welt.

Established in 1913, BMW Munich employs over 8,000 people from 50 countries and produces over 1,000 cars and over 3,000 engines per day.

At the BMW Factory, you can watch how passion and precision come together in the manufacture of each vehicle. The tour through the BMW plant offers an exciting insight into all areas of automobile production from the press shop, body shop, paint shop, engine shop, the production of interior equipment and seats, as well as assembly.

At the BMW Museum, you will be treated to a fascinating and innovative presentation of the BMW company, brand, and product history. Discover the BMW automobiles, motorcycles, and engines that are displayed ranging from over 90 years of BMW history.

The BMW Welt, learn about the impressive facts and fascinating stories of this unique building. This tour covers all the main points of BMW Welt, interesting background information on the building and its special architecture, and how it was created. The BMW Welt Tour also provides a glimpse behind the scenes, explaining the complex logistics of automobile delivery to customers from all over the world.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to walk through the BMW Welt and the museum at your own pace. You will later enjoy dinner in the evening at a local German restaurant.

Day 3 / Tuesday: Audi Factory (A3, A4, A5, Q2, Q6 e-tron model series) & Museum - Ingolstadt

After breakfast, you will travel approximately 1 hour to the city of Ingolstadt.

Established in 1949, Audi Ingolstadt employs over 40,000 people and produces over 400,000 cars per year.

The models of the Audi A3, A4, A5, and Q5 with all RS variants are produced here. You will find interesting facts about all European Audi locations as well as the main plant in Ingolstadt. In the press shop, you will feel the pressure produced by the metal-forming tools; in the body shop, you can watch the fascinating ballet performed by welding robots. Learn about bonding technology and witness a “marriage”, when the powertrain and body are joined together during final assembly.

Next, you will tour the Audi Museum, take a journey through time, and visit the Century of Mobility. The one-hour tour of the museum will acquaint you with the most important facts and vehicles in the Audi Company’s 20th-century history. On this entertaining and informative tour, you’ll learn more about the history of the four rings, divided into the pre-war and post-war eras.

After the guided tours, you will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. Later, you will enjoy dinner later in the evening.

Auto Factory Tours of Germany - 8-Day / 7-Night  Tour

Cost:    adults / $3,995*,             students (ages 6-12) / $1,995,             children 5 and under / free.

*Children under the age of 12 are required to share a room with an accompanying adult. There is a maximum of 2 children with 2 adults.

Prices are based on Double Adult Occupancy

Single room supplement of  $750

Private Tour Supplement of up to $1,000 per person depending upon the tour requests and days.

*Due to mandatory vacation and maintenance work in the summer months, some of the factory tours could be unavailable.*

The tour includes:

All ground transportation from flight arrival and departure in munich., tour in private auto/minibus, with transportation to and from all tours and restaurants on the itinerary., all accommodations are in a clean comfortable hotel, bed & breakfast, or country inn. (german 3-5 star standards)., breakfast each morning., dinner each evening with two free drinks (beer, wine, soda, juice, or water only)., free alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages with european snacks are  available  while traveling between cities and tours., entry and tour fees for all sights are mentioned in the itinerary., the tour does not include:, airfare to and from germany., meals other than those indicated in the itinerary., beverages other than those indicated in the itinerary., free time transportation or sightseeing., personal expenses for shopping, etc. , optional tours:, we have handpicked our tours to give you the must-see sites with a relaxed and enjoyable vacation. we understand that some people have different interests than others. we will try to accommodate special requests such as a special tour, a historical site, a river cruise, or just a special dinner. please feel free to contact us..

Day 4 / Wednesday: Mercedes Factory & Museum - Stuttgart

After breakfast, you will experience the fascinating world of the Mercedes-Benz automobile.

Established in 1915, Mercedes in Sindelfingen employs over 35,000 people and produces over 220,000 cars per year. The models produced are the E-Class, S-Class, Maybach S-Class, GLC, and the EQS.

The 2-hour guided walking tour of the largest Mercedes-Benz plant in the world gives a detailed insight into the fascinating world of automobile production. The tour begins in the press shop, where the body parts are given their shape, continues with the ballet performance of the robots in the body shop, and ends in the assembly shop, where the bodyshell and powertrain are married together. In the logistics 'supermarket,' you can see how vehicle components are fed to the assembly lines, in part by two driverless transport systems named 'Bertha' and 'Gottlieb'.

At the museum, with a one-hour guided tour, you will experience the 125-year history with over 160 vehicle exhibits and numerous special exhibition pieces. Gain an overview of the history of the Mercedes with a chronological tour through the Legend halls that takes you on a journey through time, from the dawn of automotive history in 1886 right through to the present day. In addition, you will also travel through a series of theme-based collections spanning various eras, housed in five different Collection halls.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. You will enjoy dinner later in the evening. 

Day 5 / Thursday: Porsche Factory & Museum - Stuttgart

After breakfast, you will take a 1.5-hour guided walking tour through the production area of the Porsche factory.

Established in 1931, Porsche in Zuffenhausen employs over 39,000 people and produces over 400 cars per day. The models produced here are the 911, 718 Boxster, Panamera, Macan, Cayenne, Cayman, and the Taycan.

This will give you a completely new view of the Porsche models. From engine construction, through the upholstery shop to the final assembly of the "marriage", the uniting of the drivetrain and chassis with the body. Stuttgart is the location where the 911, 918, Boxster, Cayman, and fully electric Taycan are produced. You will view the logistics where all the parts are sent down the assembly line. You will walk through the factory, just feet away from the production line.

The Porsche Museum has more than 80 vehicles and many small exhibits will be on display in a unique ambiance. In addition to world-famous, iconic vehicles such as the 356, 550, 911, and 917, the exhibits include some of the outstanding technical achievements of Professor Ferdinand Porsche from the early 20th century. Here you can choose whether to start with the company history before 1948 or head directly into the main area of the exhibition which represents Porsche's product and motorsport history in chronological order. Both areas are interlinked by the "Porsche Idea" section, which forms the backbone of the exhibition. The new interactive „Porsche Touchwall“ is waiting for the visitors at the end of the museum’s tour. The 12-meter-long installation covers nine decades of exciting automobile history based on 3.000 pictures, drawings, and technical data allowing the visitor to explore almost all Porsche street- and race cars. After the guided tours, you will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace.

Afterward, you will enjoy dinner later in the evening.

Day 6 / Friday: Audi Factory & Forum (A4, A5 Cabriolet, A6, A7, A8, R8, e-tron GT model series) - Neckarsulm

After breakfast, you will enjoy a tour of the Audi factory and forum in Neckarsulm.

Established in 1873, automobiles have been produced at Audi's Neckarsulm site for more than 100 years. With over 15,000 employees, Neckarsulm produces over 160,000 cars per year.

The models of the Audi A5, A6, A7, A8, R8, and all RS variants are produced here. You will look behind the scenes of the production at the cutting-edge technologies and precision systems coupled with the core competence of Audi. Your tour begins at the press shop, followed by the highly automated body shop. You will be amazed to watch over 1,600 robots that can be created in perfect interaction in a very short time and with high precision. You will continue into the assembly lines, where you will see the installation of the front end of the vehicle to state-of-the-art logistics and final assembly. The highlight will be the combination of body and drivetrain or the marriage of the auto.

After the guided tour, you will have free time to walk through the museum at your own pace. Later, you will enjoy dinner later in the evening at a German restaurant.

Day 7 / Saturday: Nymphenburg Palace and Park

After breakfast, We will drive to the Nymphenburg Palace in Munich and spend the day touring the Palace and its beautiful gardens.

Nymphenburg Palace is one of the largest castles in Germany and one of the most important in Europe. From 1715 to 1918 it was the summer residence of the electors and kings of Bavaria from the House of Wittelsbach. The castle complex was largely spared during World War II as the main castle was given a camouflage coating to protect the Palace from air raids. We will also walk through Nymphenburg Palace Park. The exquisite composition of the formal garden and English-style country park is considered a masterpiece of garden designs. To the east, the park adjoins the palace buildings and the Grand Circle. To the south and west, the park is largely enclosed by the original Garden wall and borders the Botanical Gardens. To the north, the park partly merges with the Kapuzinerhölzl Forest.

After a day at the Palace, we will drive to your hotel near the Munich International Airport and enjoy a farewell dinner in a lovely Bavarian restaurant.

Day 8 / Sunday: Departure From Munich

After breakfast. we will be happy to take you to the airport for your departure or you can continue your vacation in Germany.

Visitors are not allowed into the factories unless they are wearing sturdy, closed-top footwear (no sandals). The guided tours take place during production hour shifts.

Please note that some sections of the Auto Factory Tours cannot be accessed by wheelchairs, prams, or push-chairs. For this reason, bookings should not be made for wheelchairs, prams, or push-chairs users. The normal minimum recommended age for children taking part in the tours is ten years. Please ask at the time of booking the restrictions of each tour.

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Join enthusiast, owner and entrepreneur Les Barnes as he takes you behind the scenes with an all access pass into a fast-paced and ever evolving world he has been involved with and passionate about since he can remember; the world of the luxury supercar. 

Walk through the history of the most famous motoring brands, visit famous motoring houses and factories, museums, experience exhilarating hot laps around F1 approved tracks, enjoy fascinating driving tours and endless lifestyle events, restaurants and food tours and even take in a Formula One stand-off. Rev your engines for the experience of a lifetime.

Porscheplatz – place of ultimate perfection and fascination in motion…. and the obvious starting point of our Stuttgart tours considering what happens around the circle at Porscheplatz – the Porsche factory, Porsche museum, Classic Restoration and Porsche Dealership. 

On to Leipzig – Porschestraße 1, the Porsche factory and magnificent F1 approved factory test track extends the brand’s fascinating range of manufacturing and testing. For the 356 enthusiast, a visit to Gmünd in Austria – the birthplace of the Porsche 356 included. 

Porscheplatz.com Tours does not just focus on Porsche marque alone and include visits to the rest of the Volkswagen premium marques showcasing Lamborghini, Bugatti and Ducati in the famous Italian Motor Valley. 

The exciting Volkswagen Wolfsburg plant and museum as well as Audi in Ingolstadt complete the Porscheplatz family in Europe, with Bentley in the United Kingdom. 

Completing the Volkswagen Group, Porscheplatz.com Tours also includes Italy’s famous Motor Valley where the balance of the Volkswagen Group is situated, showcasing Lamborghini, Ducati and Bugatti. 

Still in Motor Valley, we also visit the Ferrari and Enzo Ferrari Museum, Maserati, Pagani, Alfa Romeo. While we are here, we throw in a few food and restaurant tours, what can be better! 

To bring more excitement, Porscheplatz.com Tours also includes exciting top German brands, factories and their museums in Stuttgart and further afield. The magnificent Mercedes Museum in Stuttgart and factory in Sindelfingen, AMG plant also in Sindelfingen, BMW museum and factory in Munich, RUF-Automobile Manufacturer and independent racing outfit  in Pfaffenhausen as well as the famous historical 2 x Sinsheim and other motor museums. 

Numerous other manufacturing sites within the Volkswagen Group spread throughout Europe also form part of our exciting line-up of visits. 

Day trips to historical towns and cities, unforgettable driving and lifestyle tours along with so many more incredible experiences forms part of the above factory visits and completes the experiences for both enthusiasts as well as their traveling companions. 

The Self-Driving Tours are equally exhilarating, with routes covering areas all over Germany and Austria. The experience is so much more than visiting a showroom. These parts of Germany are filled with old-world charm and modern-day magic. It is gorgeous to behold. The design, the precision and the process of manufacturing of these vehicles are incredible to see first-hand.

Combine some of this perfection with a lifestyle tour, our offerings which includes a week in the snow, a magic tour by train, a Grand Prix, Le Mans, etc. – alternatively, an itinerary designed by yourself. Combine all of this and life can’t be any better.

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You have seen the cars, admired their slick lines, the effortless magnificence with which they navigate the highways and the elegant sophistication of every manufactured and experienced detail. You may have even had the good fortune to get behind the steering wheel of one of these powerful (and beautiful) creations, and dreamed about plotting a course along one of Top Gear’s best (in the world) tracks to really behold the ‘super’ of it all.  

Welcome to a world that allows you to dot your i’s and cross your t’s on all of the above at the heart of the system, in the hub of manufacturing magic, at the place where it all begins and where it all comes from – a place of magic and perfection, a place called  Porscheplatz . 

What is Porscheplatz ? It is the roadway and circle that leads to all that is Porsche sacred, the circle of infinity in Zuffenhausen Stuttgart and surrounded by the Porsche Factory, the new Porsche Museum, Classic Restoration (Werks1) and one of the major Porsche dealerships in the world. It is the inspiration and the ignition point of Porscheplatz.com – an unrivalled supercar experience for the connoisseur, the novice and the dreamer alike from where perfection follows through and takes you to (motor car) magic, no matter the marque or tour experience.

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The driving force behind Porscheplatz.com, Les Barnes, is a seasoned (and extremely passionate) professional who has dedicated most of his life to everything super about these majestic beasts of the motorways.  

With more than 36 years of experience as part of the steering mechanism behind the Porsche Club of South Africa, his knowledge, expertise and pure love of the supercar brand makes him the ideal tour guide to introduce clients to the behind the scenes world of the luxury motoring industry.  

In the 18 years that he has been organising these factory tours, he has ushered thousands of enthusiasts along the red-carpet world of motoring royalty. Guests have been treated to laps around F1 approved factory test tracks and delectable meals served by Michelin chefs in the Factory restaurants.  

Not only does the entire Volkswagen Group, which includes the Porsche brand, focus highly on his agenda, it also includes the balance of exciting brands of the group based in the famous Motor Valley of Italy. Top German manufacturers, including those known to have a distant historical connection to the Porsche marque namely Mercedes also features on the list. BMW and all other brands included in his portfolio have proven their well-earned space in this arena due to their quality and Super Car credentials.

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With more than 37 years of snow skiing under the belt, earning his stripes on the famous and most fearsome Streif, (Hahnenkamm) of Kitzbühel, with the forerunner of the World Cup downhill race as his instructor, and 22 years of organising ski trips – it has become a preferred way of life. Only the best in accommodation and quality of resorts will be chosen and placed on offer to match the passion that goes with the unmistaken chosen description of perfection that is Porscheplatz.

Needless to say – the same can be said of all other tours on offer. Come and experience perfection with me….and make memories that can only be equalled with new ones second time around.

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When it’s made in Europe, it’s usually something special. From world-renowned beers to luxury automobiles, Europe has a knack for handcrafting greatness. Get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the factories and museums you can tour while in Europe.

Fragonard perfume factory, France

Get a whiff of France’s Fragonard perfume with a tour of their 300-year-old factory. See what goes into the look and smell of one of the most popular perfume companies in the world as they share their story during these free guided tours.

Volkswagen Factory & Museum at Autostadt, Wolfsburg, Germany

See just how far the legendary German automaker Volkswagen has come while on a tour of their Wolfsburg factory . Follow the production steps from the press shop to the assembly line in just about two hours and go home with a greater appreciation of how their cars come together.

Heineken Experience, Amsterdam, Netherlands

No trip to Amsterdam is complete without the true Heineken Experience. More than a museum, the Heineken Experience is a hands-on tour of one of the largest beer producers in the world. The end of the tour is topped off with enjoying two cold glasses of Heineken per person.

Cadbury World, United Kingdom

Cadbury World in the UK offers fun for the whole family. From learning the history of Cadbury to seeing how each piece of chocolate is packaged, it’s a fun look at how some of our favorite candies are made. And there’s plenty of chocolate sampling to be had along the way.

Carlsberg Beer Factory Tour, Denmark

Experience Denmark’s prized Carlsberg Beer firsthand with a factory tour. From how the company got started in 1847 to what goes into each batch, learn the ins and outs of this favorite local beer. Then, enjoy a taste at the end of the tour.

Munich’s BMW World, Germany

See what it takes to be one of the world’s most respected automakers during the BMW Plant Tour in Munich. Find out how each employee plays their part to put together award-winning vehicles each and every year. Tickets go quick, so reserve your spot early.

Museu de Chapelaria, Portugal

As one of the most unique tours in Europe, the Museu de Chapelaria (a.k.a. Hat Museum) is a surprising treat for tourists and locals alike. Learn everything about European hat design and manufacturing through the years at this unforgettable museum in Portugal.

Guinness Storehouse, Dublin, Ireland

Go straight to the Irish pubs’ source at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin. As one of Ireland’s top visitor attractions, it’s a firsthand look at one of the most complex beer breweries in the world. Of course, it comes complete with a beer sampling in the Gravity Bar overlooking the city.

Design Museum, Finland

No trip to Europe is complete without learning about the stunning modern designs that come from Finland. Although not a factory tour, The Design Museum in Finland is a celebration of the brilliant lineage of Finnish design . Learn about Finland’s three design icons—Iittala glasses, Alvar Aalto stools and Marimekko dresses.

A Land Before Time: The Megaliths of Europe

Europe’s heritage and culture date back thousands of years. And some of the most ancient remnants of the earliest European cultures can still be found today. From prehistoric cave drawings to mysterious stone formations, discover the continent’s past at its oldest locations. Browse this gallery, then come see these magnificent sites for yourself on your next trip.

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If your European vacation includes the words “birdie,” “par” and “eagle,” then these golf courses are must-visit spots for you. Tee off at eight of Europe’s most pristine golf courses from the level greens of Malta to the towering cliffs of Portugal. No matter what type of course you’re looking for, Europe is bound to have it.

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Volkswagen factory visits

A glimpse behind the scenes.

Come on in! We are opening up our factory halls to you. On our tailor-made tours through the different vehicle production areas, we show you how a Volkswagen is made. Discover the fascinating variety in the production at our sites with our experts and experience up-close what makes a Volkswagen unique. We look forward to showing you around!

The Volkswagen Wolfsburg factory

Come with us as we delve into the fascinating world of vehicle production and experience the perfect symbiosis of the traditional and the modern at the main factory in Wolfsburg. 

From a traditional company to a factory like no other

Ever since the legendary Beetle first rolled off the production line in 1945, this factory has gone from strength to strength. Spanning more than 6.5 km², the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg is now the largest automotive plant in Europe, employing more than 60,000 people.

Approx. 200,000 visitors a year come to Wolfsburg to experience the production process. On our tailor-made factory tours through the different production areas, we give you an exclusive, close-up insight into how a Volkswagen is made. Experience it live.

Volkswagen Braunschweig factory

At our oldest site, everything revolves around axles, steering units, battery systems, tool making and mechanical engineering.

An all-round talent in the Volkswagen production network

Brunswick (Braunschweig) is where the very first Volkswagen AG factory was established. Today it is synonymous with advanced technical expertise in innovative battery systems and state-of-the-art electromechanical steering systems. The site is one of the biggest world-leading producers of chassis components. Production and development take place under one roof.

The Braunschweig factory is the oldest Volkswagen factory of them all. It is now part of the Components Group within the Volkswagen Group and the lead plant for the areas of chassis and battery systems. With its three plants, the site is now synonymous with advanced technical expertise and is one of the world’s premier chassis component factories. Some 7,000 people work here. Many products are made in Braunschweig: axles, steering systems, brake pads, pivot bearings, shock absorbers and, of course, battery systems. For the ID.3 alone, the majority of chassis components originate from Braunschweig. Moreover, entire production systems are built in the tooling unit. On the tour, visitors experience a combination of tradition and modernity and a classic production facility. 

How to sign up

Visits can be held by arrangement on all production days from Monday to Friday at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The visit lasts around two hours. The maximum group size is 30 people. Please book well in advance if you wish to visit the Brunswick factory with a group. Children under the age of 10 are unfortunately not able to take part in a factory visit.

Please note:

As all tours involve walking though production areas, sturdy shoes are compulsory.

Photography and filming is prohibited on the entire factory site. Camera phones and audio recordings are also prohibited.

We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary and to cancel the FactoryTour for operational reasons at short notice. We do not accept any liability for any loss incurred as a result of this.

Address and contact details

Volkswagen AG Besucherdienste   Postfach 3976 38037 Braunschweig

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The Volkswagen Emden factory

Visit the Emden factory, where the Passat has been built since 1978.

A factory by the sea

The Volkswagen factory in Emden was founded in 1964. The first Beetle rolled off the production line that very same year. It was followed by many other models. Today, the Volkswagen Passat , Arteon , Arteon Shooting Brake and the fully electric ID.4 are made at the Emded factory. Our factory tour has been specially designed to take groups of visitors through the production facility and enable you to experience vehicle production up-close in our ‘factory by the sea’.

The Volkswagen factory in Emden is the biggest employer west of Bremen and north of the Ruhr valley. To date, a total of over 12 million vehicles have been produced here. The factory covers an area of around 4.3 million square metres. The site also includes storage areas for vehicle shipping and a test track.

How to sign up 

Visits are available through advance booking and run on Monday to Friday at 09:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Factory tours are not available at weekends, on days when there is no production or during the factory holidays. Tours can be booked as groups or by individuals. For organisational reasons, the group size is restricted to a maximum of 45 people. The tours are in German.

Photography and filming is prohibited on the entire factory site. Camera phones and audio recordings are also prohibited. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary and to cancel the FactoryTour for operational reasons at short notice. We do not accept any liability for any loss incurred as a result of this.

Volkswagen AG Werk Emden Besucherdienste Niedersachsenstraße 26723 Emden

Visitor services at the Emden factory Tel.: +49 (0)4921 862 390

If travelling by coach, please note that you must report to the main guard post with your confirmation of registration. All visitors must alight outside the main gates and sign in individually with a valid ID card or passport. Please note that the signing-in process may take 3–4 minutes per visitor. Please therefore allow enough time before the start of the tour. Thank you for your understanding.

The Volkswagen commercial vehicles factory in Hanover

Visit our Hanover factory on a virtual tour with live audio commentary. This is where the popular T series and the fully electric ID. Buzz are built. Experience the fascinating world of automotive production from the comfort of your screen at home.

Production of the legendary ‘Bulli’

Production of the ‘Bulli’ microbus at the Hanover-Stöcken plant got under way on 8 March 1956. Here, some 9.23 million T series vehicles have been built to date. Explore the diversity of our products and their production stages, from the pressing plant (photo) and paint works through to vehicle assembly.

With some 13,500 employees, the commercial vehicle factory in Stöcken is the largest industrial employer in the Hanover region and, with almost 600 apprentices and students on an industry placement, is also the largest industrial apprentice provider. The factory spans some 1.1 million square metres, which equates to the size of approximately 152 football pitches.

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Registration

Digital tours of the Hanover factory are held by prior arrangement (see below) at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. No tours are held at weekends or on bank holidays. Individual appointments may be made with groups.

The tours are held in German and (where necessary) English and last approx. 60 minutes.

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Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge Mecklenheidestraße 74 30419 Hannover

Ms. Janina Danielzik Tel. +49 (0)511 798 2139

The Volkswagen Kassel factory

Dear sir or madam,

Thank you for interest in a tour of the Kassel factory.

The Visitor Services department in Kassel is currently undergoing renovation. No factory tours are available until this work is completed.

We kindly ask for your understanding and look forward to welcoming you in person to our new facility after the break.

Best wishes, The Visitor Services team in Kassel

Manufacturing and logistics centre

The Volkswagen factory in the Baunatal district of Kassel has been making transmissions and chassis parts for many Group brands. What’s more, the Kassel factory boasts the largest and most advanced logistics centre in Europe.

Explore many different areas of the second-largest Volkswagen factory in Germany and watch as more than 16,500 manufacturing employees work on various transmissions and myriad chassis parts.

The Kassel factory can be visited by groups/individuals by prior arrangement. Please note our visiting times for the various areas. If there are more than the maximum number of 25 people in the group, it will be split.

If you wish to make a booking, please send us an email at the following address including the following information:   [email protected] Opens a mail link

•  Group name and description
•  Date (with two alternative dates if possible)
•  Number of people
•  Language (German, English)
•  Whether travelling by car, coach or train
•  Contact person with telephone number and mobile phone number)

Tours are held from Monday to Friday. They last around 2 hours and include a company presentation, a visit to the production areas (gear manufacturing, forming technology) and a film presentation.

Visiting times: 10 a.m./ 11  a.m. / 1 p.m. / 3 p.m.

Genuine Parts Centre

Tours are held from Monday to Friday. The tours last around 1.5 hours and include information about the global genuine parts supply process and a tour of the logistics flow processes in the Genuine Parts Centre.            

Visiting times: 10.30 a.m. or 2.30 p.m.

School classes

Visits by school classes are held at 9 a.m. Monday to Friday. The visit lasts around 2.5 hours and includes a company presentation, a visit to the gear manufacturing department, a visit to the Volkswagen Academy incl. an explanation of the individual training occupations, a film and a Volkswagen Academy presentation on the topic of ‘Vocational training at Volkswagen Kassel’.

Filming and photography is prohibited on the entire factory site. Only children aged 10 and above can take part in a visit. We reserve the right to make changes to the itinerary and to cancel the FactoryTour for operational reasons at short notice.

We do not accept any liability for any loss incurred as a result of this.

If you are arriving by coach , please report to the main guard post with your registration form and then drive onto the factory site. After the right-hand main gate, please continue to entrance 10. Here you will find a bus stop where you can park the coach for the duration of the visit. Please do not allow visitors to disembark anywhere other than this bus stop.

Volkswagen AG Kassel Besucherdienste Dr. Rudolf-Leiding-Platz 1 Postfach 4976 34225 Baunatal

Kassel factory, Visitor Services Tel.: +49 (0) 561 490 2099 

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The Volkswagen Salzgitter factory

The Salzgitter factory produces engines and engine parts for the Volkswagen Group brands.

The engine factory

More than 55 million engines have been produced at the Salzgitter site since the factory was established in 1970. The Volkswagen factory is one of the largest engine factories in the world and covers an area of 2,800,000 square metres. Each day, around 250 trucks and 40 railway wagons arrive at and leave the site. Up to 7,000 engines in over 370 variations are produced here each day – from 3-cylinder to 16-cylinder models.

There is a rich diversity of production at the Salzgitter factory. It covers petrol and diesel engines for cars and commercial vehicles as inline, V , V -inline (VR) and W models. All brands of the Group are supplied from this pool of engines. Our factory tour gives you an exciting insight into all the stages of work in production – from metal processing for manufacturing engine components, through to assembly of the power units.

Factory tours are held on Monday to Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The factory tour lasts around 2 hours. Please book well in advance if you wish to visit the Salzgitter factory with a group. Children under the age of 10 are unfortunately not able to take part in a factory visit.

Volkswagen AG Besucherdienste  Postfach 311176 38037 Salzgitter

Uwe Stiebeling Tel.: +49 (0) 5341 232 236 Fax: +49 (0) 5361 9579 8313 

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Why You Should Take a Factory Tour on Your Next Trip to Europe. Yes, a Factory Tour.

T here’s something about seeing age-old traditional crafts being made and learning about the people who choose to keep these skills alive. But it can be equally interesting – and arguably even more valuable – to know how the things we use every day are made.

Touring the facilities that produce the clothes we wear and the cars we drive helps us not only appreciate those things on a deeper level, but also to make better choices as consumers. It also turns out that these modern factories can be as important to a place as leather is to Florence . Portugal has been producing textiles since the 18th century, after all, and can you really imagine Stuttgart without Porsche?

Factory tours are also a lesson in ultimate efficiency. Until I toured Volvo’s factory outside of Gothenburg, Sweden, I didn’t think about the fact that wooden blocks are more comfortable to stand on than concrete and wood absorbs oil stains better.

That kind of direct look serves both the companies and the viewers: by showing you their sustainable and worker-oriented credentials, companies get to burnish their brand. By having you there watching it, companies are also under more pressure to really walk the walk. So go ahead and book a factor tour (and you really do need to book these tours in advance) the next time you’re in Europe to see how things are made.

1. Porsche factory tour in Stuttgart, Germany

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In the Zuffenhausen area of Stuttgart, Porsche offers factory tours that include a visit to The Porsche Museum , which has nearly 100 beautiful vehicles to drool over. The museum entrance fee is 10€ (about $10) and 5€ for students, kids, and seniors.

The tour allows you to “accompany a sports car through production and experience the perfect symbiosis of tradition and modernity,” says Frank Wiesmann, a product communications manager of Porsche North America.

His wording might sound corporate, but Porsche has in fact been making luxury and race cars since 1948, so they do hew to values of craftsmanship and quality. Porsche cars are also some of the world’s most innovative, and the factory is a good place to see all that come together.

“Visitors are typically fascinated by the experience,” Wiesmann says, particularly when the car’s “body is connected to the drivetrain and chassis.” The tour gives some insight into “Porsche Production 4.0,” a method of building cars that he says is “smart, lean and green.”

You can go even greener and get a tour of the fully electric Porsche Taycan’s assembly and painting process. You’ll start at the Porsche Museum foyer and take a bus to your destination. The two-hour tours are €15 per adult, with €6 for 14-18 year-olds and free under 14. Children under eight aren’t permitted on the tours.

2. Porsche factory tour and drive in Leipzig, Germany

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Porsche manufactures its Panamera and Macan models in Leipzig in eastern Germany. You can see the whole production process there and, just as in Stuttgart, be amazed by the sophisticated robotic machinery, the places where the human touch is still essential, and other elements of putting together a car that you just haven’t seen before. The 90-minute tour is for people aged 14 and up and costs €12.

The real reason to go out to Leipzig for the tour though is the part that comes afterward, if you’re willing to pay the money: You can ride “co-pilot” in a Panamera or in a GT3 Cup race car driven by a professional driver in a private track. (Helmets are obligatory for the GT3 Cup drives). The cost is €110 for the Panamera and €250 for the GT3 Cup. Coupled with the factory tour, the whole experience takes three hours.

3. Getzer textile factory tour in Bludenz, Austria

The Getzer Textile Factory was founded more than two hundred years ago in Bludenz, Austria. Today, Getzer says it’s a leading maker of “dressmaking damasks, fashion fabrics, and technical textiles.” For the consumer, the point of visiting a factory like this is to see a textile making process that is actually Earth friendly.

Getzer has received a bluesign certificate since 2006 for its shirt fabrics, damasks, and corporate apparel – and the company goes through recertification every three years. The bluesign idea of producing fabrics with the lowest environmental impact was conceived in Switzerland in 1997 and outdoor-wear companies like Mammut are bluesign certified. For Getzer, the means the fibers, chemicals, and dyes it uses meet strict ecological standards.

Contact the company directly , at least two months ahead of time, to have them organize a walking tour of the factory that lasts between 90 minutes and two hours. You’ll visit the weaving preparation area, the weaving mill, the finishing area, and the dying mill.

4. BMW factory tour in Munich, Germany

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There’s plenty of things to see in Munich, one of Matador’s favorite second cities in Europe – among them excellent museums, sprawling castles, and, in summer, welcoming beer gardens. While you’re there, you should add in a visit to the BMW factory , which has been churning out world-class cars for over a century. You can combine the tour with the visit to the 534,000-square-foot BMW Museum, which costs €10 for adults and €7 for seniors, students, and youth. Among its stunning collection of new and classic cars is one used in a James Bond film.

The factory tour itself, which is only for ages six and up, lasts 90 minutes and costs €14 for adults and €11 for students, seniors, and youth. While the Porsche tour is on a bus, the BMW tour has you walking. The nice part about that is you can get really close in some places, and spend longer in certain spots. But be prepared to walk almost two miles.

5. Volvo factory tour in Göthenburg, Sweden

Göthenburg is another visit-worthy second city, with opulent 17th and 18th century architecture, bustling cobbled streets, and inviting cafes to duck into when the weather invariably gets cold. Just outside town, Volvo has been making cars since 1927.

Today, the Volvo factory is an interesting place to see Nordic values at work. It is also surprisingly quiet in the factory. Note that factory tours are also not available over the summer months.

Starting in 2015, Volvo extended its eco-commitment to the cars themselves when it launched its first hybrid. It now plans to build only electric cars by 2030, phasing out all cars with internal combustion engines. You can see all of this in process for SEK 125 ($12) on a factory tour that you take on a little cart. Because you’re on the cart, you can’t linger long in any one area, but seeing huge slabs of steel become finished cars by the time your tour ends is very memorable.

6. ISTO organic clothing factory tours in northern Portugal

The organic clothing manufacturer ISTO touts the transparency of its sustainable products and the production process itself. It endeavors to back it up with free tours of not just one factory, but of many of the suppliers it works with in northern Portugal from the cities of Braga and Porto to Benedita and Serra da Estrela. It calls the effort “Factourism.”

Unlike automotive factory tours, ISTO tours don’t happen on a regular basis. You’ll have to register to participate in a tour when they are open to the public. Because ISTO is committed to working with independent operators it can trust, some of the factories you’ll see will in fact feel like artisan workshops. The family-owned NGS MALHAS has only 25 employees and makes top-quality jersey fabric, whereas the family-owned MODCOM has even fewer workers who sew lightweight jackets and other linen apparel for ISTO.

The ISTO tour will take you through more sizable factory floors as well. The Label Factory ETILABEL has 180 employees and they just make labels. But they are OEKO-TEK certified, which is why ISTO uses them exclusively for their own labels. ISTO also works with knitwear manufacturers like A. Ferreira & Filhos and a leather maker, Olhamar.

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Note: There are no factory tours from 2 January until 12 January 2024 

Immerse yourself in the world of automotive production and take a ride on the open Golf train to see how cars are made at Volkswagen. This factory tour takes about one hour and gives you direct insight into the various steps of vehicle production. If you're coming to Autostadt to pick up a vehicle, you can book a tour through the Volkswagen factory for the day of your vehicle handover, subject to availability. As a guest, you can also book a factory tour via our online shop or on the actual day, subject to availability. Experience this fascinating journey to the roots of Volkswagen for yourself.

BOOK THE FACTORY TOUR AS A GUEST

If you would like to take the factory tour as a guest of Autostadt, you can book a place for €10 per person via our online shop. No discounts are offered. In addition, free places on the factory tour can also be booked on the day, subject to availability, at the Welcome Desk on the Piazza. You can do so up to 90 minutes before the tour starts.

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Note: Factory tours are only offered when production is taking place on weekdays and not during factory holidays. Please understand that the tour may change or even be cancelled if there is good cause.

Shuttle:  A bus is provided to take you to the factory from the ServiceHaus car park. You must wear a FFP2 or KN95/N95 face mask while on the bus.

Age : Children aged 10 and over can take part in the factory tour..

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Car Lover's Guide to Germany

Best of German Cars

BMW, Volkswagen, Porsche, and Mercedes; Germany is famous for its cars who zip down the Autobahn - after all, the automobile was invented in Germany in 1886 by Carl Benz. Today, car enthusiasts will find many opportunities to celebrate the Auto in Germany: From car museums and car factory tours, to scenic drives, race tracks, and the Autobahn, here are the best places to enjoy the best of Germany's cars.

BMW World Munich

For BMW fans, Munich offers no less than three points of interest, all in walking distance from each other: The BMW Museum, which traces back the history of the famous car; the architectural masterpiece "BMW World", which is the delivery center for BMWs and also houses exhibition halls, design ateliers, and workshops for kids; and of course the BMW plant itself, which offers fascinating tours: Put on your safety goggles and factory coats and watch how giant conveyors lift the 3-series BMW to be welded by computer-controlled robots.

Volkswagen Factory Wolfsburg

The Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg prides itself in being the largest auto plant in the world. Its adjacent “Autostadt” (car city) is a theme park dedicated to the automobile and offers everything car enthusiasts of all ages dream about. There is a huge car museum, several pavilions dedicated to various VW models, driving courses for adults and kids, restaurants, a hotel, and of course the factory itself, which offers interesting tours. Another highlight: Embark on a glass elevator which takes you to the top of the 160 feet high glass Car Tower; they hold up to 800 custom-ordered cars, which are picked up by their buyers fresh from the factory.

Racetrack Nuerburgring

If you love speed, head to Germany’s most famous racetrack, the Nuerburgring; established in 1927, it has been regarded as the toughest Grand Prix circuit of all. The “Ring” home of the Formula 1 world championships, offers plenty of opportunity for Michael Schumacher fans to experience the thrill of racing first hand. You can drive laps in your own car, hop on a speedy BMW Ring Taxi, visit an interactive exhibition, or take safety-driving classes. There are even two hotels overlooking the start and finish line of the race track.

Scenic Drives in Germany

If prefer love a slower pace, then make the journey your reward and take a road trip. Germany offers many scenic drives and themed roads that will lead you past quaint villages, medieval castles, and unspoiled countryside. From the Romantic Road , and the Castle Road , to the Fairy Tale Road , and the Wine Route , check out the roads best traveled in Germany.

Trabi Sightseeing

The last new “Trabi”, the car produced in the former GDR, hit the road in 1991, but the vehicle has gained cult status in Germany ever since; although the Trabi is neither fast nor efficient, the cute car has sentimental value and is a powerful symbol of a time gone-by. Most Trabis, which have plastic shells and smoky two-stroke engines, disappeared from Germany’s streets, but you can still experience the Trabi on special sightseeing tours in Berlin , where you can get behind the wheel of the cult car yourself.

Renting a Car in Germany

Do you want to rent a car and fly down the German Autobahn? Check out our tips and find helpful information to get the best rental car for your trip through Germany.

Frankfurt International Motor Show

The International Motor Show, which takes place in Frankfurt every other year, showcases the latest, fastest, and most sustainable in auto technology. Visitors can not only marvel at the displayed cars, but also get behind the wheels during free test runs on Frankfurt’s roads, including the Autobahn. For more hands-on experience, the Motor Show also features an outdoor go-kart track, off-road courses, and eco-training classes.

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Berlin Plant Tour

Experience dynamic, futuristic ideas and authentic history in Germany’s only motorcycle plant – at the BMW Group Plant Berlin.

The BMW Group is known worldwide not only for its automobiles, but also for its premium motorcycles. The BMW Group Plant Berlin is one of the BMW Group’s most traditional locations. Since 1969, BMW motorbikes have had Berlin’s air in their tires. Here, the almost 2,000 employees manufacture up to 800 two-wheelers everyday. What motivates them? Their passion for sustainable and individual mobility – whether on two wheels or four.

Experience the production of the legendary BMW motorcycles up close in one of our plant tours in Berlin-Spandau!

i FACTORY EXPERIENCE at the BMW Group Plant Berlin

In 90 minutes we will take you on a journey through the logistics centre and the assembly hall of the motorcycle production headquarters. You will visit the most modern logistics centre in the motorbike industry. Here, BMW Motorrad not only works innovatively, but also in a particularly organised way: Every 75 seconds, a finished motorcycle leaves the plant and makes its way from Berlin-Spandau to one of the 130 countries supplied. In the assembly halls of the BMW Group Plant Berlin, you can witness how the engine, the heart of every motorcycle, is created. Witness the production of customised motorbikes that are manufactured from around 2,000 parts and components – according to customer specifications. At the end of the tour, we will take an exclusive look into the future together with new impressions from the field of electromobility and connectivity.

The Basic Tour through the BMW Group Plant Berlin is designed for all interested visitors and is ideal for tourist excursions.

The Extended Tour promises 120 minutes full of exciting insights into the BMW Group Plant Berlin. You can look forward to a visit to the innovative logistics centre and the assembly halls, as well as an exclusive visit to the mechanical production. Thanks to state-of-the-art technologies and 350 employees, up to 4,300 engine parts are produced per day in the historic mechanical production building. BMW Motorrad already has over 90 years of experience with authority motorcycles and supplies authorities in 140 countries. Be part of the motorcycle’s cornerstone laying! Get detailed information on motorcycle assembly and follow the entire production process of the BMW motorcycles! BMW Motorrad manufactures almost all parts and components in house – including parts for e-motors. This tour is especially designed for bikers and technology enthusiasts who want to experience the BMW motorcycle production in its entirety.

The School Tour is for students aged 14 and over. In 90 minutes, the guides convey the contents of the Basic Tour in an age-appropriate way. The students get an insight into the logistics areas and the assembly halls. Here, school classes can accompany the different production steps – from the individual part to the finished motorbike! Interested teachers please book the Group Ticket Basic Tour in the ticket shop and indicate in the comment field that the group is a school class. If you have any questions, please contact our team: [email protected] .

Book now your iFACTORY EXPERIENCE at the BMW Group Plant Berlin. We look forward to welcoming you to the plant soon!

Please Consider These Points Before Visiting the Berlin Plant:

• Current global events can have significant influence over our production. As a result, tours may have to be cancelled for operational reasons. Should this happen to you, we will offer you an alternative or schedule a refund as soon as possible.
• Children under the age of 14 are not allowed on the plant premises.
• Participation in the tour is only possible with closed-toed shoes.
• Audio guides with headphones will be provided for a full tour experience. Wearing the headphones is mandatory. If you are unable to wear headphones for health reasons, please contact the booking center prior to your visit to the plant.
• The tour is conducted in German.

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