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The Transparent Factory of Volkswagen (Die Glaeserne Manufaktur von Volkswagen)

Lennestrasse 1, 01069 Dresden, Saxony, Germany
49-18-05-896-268
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Ranked #2 of 34 activities in Dresden
Type: Architectural Buildings, Factory Tours
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Morgan Hill, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

As we had some spare time one afternoon my wife suggested we take the tour of this factory. I resisted of course as what is the big deal with a car factory but once again she prevailed. Boy, was I glad she did. What an amazing place this is, there is no other like it in the world. We had... More

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Wolfsburg, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

You won=t believe this is a final Assembly "shop" of a car factory !!! This place is an adventure. I also recommend the restaurant there!

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Berlin, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 December 2012

It is almost like a monument in the City's centre. This unique structure prominently occupying 4-6 City blocks looks more like a hi-tech laboratory,where white-coated staff assemble with loving care top of the line Volkswagen Phaeton model and the similar Bentley- Flying-Spur ! It is really worth taking an excursion through the space age facilities !

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Prague, Czech Republic
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Museum is in pedestrian reach from city center. It is big complex included factory exposition of Phaethon, some interactive computer board with information about factory process. Everything is explained in popular polite way with funny comparison. I really enjoyed small cinema in big ball, there is video archive of the best commercial spots divided acording to cars and history.

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2012

I wasn't sure what to expect when my friend suggested visiting the Volkswagen Factory, but I was thoroughly impressed by what I saw. Although it is fundamentally a factory, the building and layout has been so well-manicured that it looks more like an uppity, open-concept office found in Soho. Do sign up for the tours (both English and German tours... More

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Palma de Mallorca, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

Even if you don't like cars much it is still worth visiting to see modern German efficiency at work in a modern assembly line production, truly amazing. Weekdays are best to see the assembly line in action, it's quiet at the weekend but if this is your only time then still go but take a tour. Only problem I had... More

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Hamburg, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

But even though the friendly staff let us in a bit to look through the windows. We could see a part of the manufacturing line of the VW Phaeton. It is as clean as in a hospital and as fancy as a fivestar hotel. We would have liked to see more, maybe next time... So take care to book in... More

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Moscow, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2012

May be this place is not in the top ten places to visit in Dresden, but if you have time you should visit it. Better take a guided visit thereby you can see more. Impressive!

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Honolulu, Hawaii
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2012

Very interesting the tour of this manufacturing plant . Very informative and if you want to buy a car, just order one. Only 100,000 Euros.

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madison, wi
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

This was an excellent tour which provided a lot of information and ability to see the entire assembly plant for the Phaeton. It was a good break from churches and museums. The guide spoke excellent English. It was just impressive to see, as was the price of the a Phaeton. At the end of the tour we were able examine... More

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