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New factory tour at VW: comfort and accessibility for everyone!
Wolfsburg now offers improved factory tours with new trailers for more comfort and safety. Visit the VW factory!
New factory tour at VW: comfort and accessibility for everyone!
The world has been meeting in Wolfsburg since 1948 to take a look behind the scenes of the renowned Volkswagen factories. Over eight million visitors have already followed the city's call and experienced the fascinating car manufacturing industry up close. The site welcomes up to 1,000 guests every day who look forward to exciting factory tours, which have recently been equipped with new, more comfortable visitor vehicles.
As news38.de reports, the new visitor trailers were presented on October 9, 2023. In addition to increased security, they also offer excellent accessibility and have modern amenities. The trailers, two in total, can carry up to 30 guests and are towed by a fully electric ID.3. This not only increases comfort, but also takes a step towards sustainable mobility.
Flexible factory tours for everyone
The factory tour covers an approximately seven kilometer route through central areas such as the press shop, body production and the paint shop. What's interesting is that the route is adjusted depending on guests' wishes, which makes the tour particularly flexible. In addition, since the introduction of the new trailers, children aged six and over have been allowed to take part in the factory tours, which will certainly appeal to many families. Previously, this was only possible from the age of ten.
A special highlight are the two barrier-free trailers. These are equipped with automatic wheelchair platforms so that people with limited mobility can also take part in the tours. VW's “Guest Relations” team, consisting of 40 employees, ensures that all guests feel in good hands during their visit and that the plant's highlights are presented in the best possible light.
Innovation from tradition
The Volkswagen location in Wolfsburg looks back on a rich history. It all started in 1945, when series production of the Volkswagen sedan began on British orders. The most famous models, the Beetle and later the Transporter, made Volkswagen a symbol of the German economic miracle. Even today, the company remains in tune with the times: volkswagen-newsroom.com emphasizes that Volkswagen is continually developing. The current focus is on electromobility and digitalization.
The work processes in the factory have changed over the years, and with the introduction of the new visitor trailers, Volkswagen is once again showing that innovation and tradition can go hand in hand. Manufactured by a regional company from Gifhorn, the design of the new vehicles reflects Volkswagen's modern ID. style.
The factory tour, which originally took place on foot, has evolved in different ways over the decades. Vehicles have been in use since the late 1990s, and the first trips with the new trailers were even carried out by the professional footballers from VfL Wolfsburg. The most popular stops on the tour are the “wedding” where the body, engine and chassis are brought together, as well as the impressive press shop and paint shop.
A visit to Wolfsburg is not just a trip to one of the largest car manufacturers in the world; it is an adventure journey through the history, present and future of mobility. Anyone who has the chance to visit the VW factory should not miss this opportunity!