Wolfenbüttel

Asparagus

Asparagus harvesting takes place from mid-April to late June. During this time, you can savour the flavour of German asparagus, also known as the “King of Vegetables”, in Niedersachsen. Asparagus can be boiled, steamed or pan-fried and is low in calories as it consists of 90% water and just 0.2% fat. It is rich in calcium, vitamin E and potassium, which are good for the nervous system and blood pressure. In traditional German food, asparagus tastes great with schnitzel and potatoes. Finish with brown butter and Hollandaise sauce for authentic German food.

Packing list for your cycling holiday in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)

Walsrode Bird Park

The 240,000 square metres of parkland and gardens are worth a visit to discover the secrets of the bird world at any time of year.

North Sea Aquarium

Plunge into the underwater world of the North Sea, the habitat for millions of different creatures, from microscopic bacteria to huge sea mammals.

German Salt Museum in Lüneburg

Salt is white, salt makes you thirsty, salt is odourless, salt is inexpensive, salt is an insignificant white grain.

Salt water & sulphur

Healing powers from the depths of ancient oceans.

Region of Hanover

Recipes: Dish Up Delicious Kale

Kale is the only fixed feature in the winter cuisine of Northern Germany. Otherwise, nothing is forbidden and everything goes!

Taverna & Trattoria Restaurant Palio

In a Tuscan rustic ambience you can enjoy "Cucina casalinga", the solid kitchen of the Italian housewife and "Cucina creativa" a refined variation of Italian cuisine.