Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg is a city located in Lower Saxony, Germany. Situated on the Aller River, it is best known as the headquarters of the Volkswagen Group. Founded in 1938 as Stadt des KdF-Wagens (City of the KdF-Car), the city was originally designed to house workers who would produce the Volkswagen Beetle. The "KdF-Wagen" was the "Kraft durch Freude Wagen" (Strength Through Joy Car), a Nazi-era program.

Following World War II, the city was renamed Wolfsburg in 1945, taking its name from Wolfsburg Castle, a prominent landmark. Wolfsburg experienced rapid growth in the post-war period alongside the success of Volkswagen. The automotive industry remains the dominant economic force in the city.

Beyond its industrial significance, Wolfsburg boasts several cultural attractions, including the Autostadt, an automotive theme park operated by Volkswagen; the Wolfsburg Castle; and the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, an art museum featuring modern and contemporary art. The city also has a professional football team, VfL Wolfsburg, which has competed in the Bundesliga, Germany's top football league.