Magdeburg-Wolfsburg, 29 May

Stocking up for leaving Magdeburgh in the rain.

Fully loaded dramaten. Thanks Dan and Margaret for the useful two wheeler

When we arrived Magdeburg this digital display showed 105. We learnt that it was cm above normal water level at Magdeburg Storm bridge, Elbe. The level at 28/5 at 1400 was 158.

Last year it was 700 cm above normal and the promenade was under water.

Two hours later the level was a bit higher. Spot Carl.

The magnificent Magdeburg Cathedral. Otto I laid the foundation in 916.

Getting ready to leave the Yachthafen Magdeburg.

Approaching the Shiffshebewerk which is going to lift us 18m from Elbe to the Mittellandkanal.

The mechanical lift. See behind the guys.

Approaching VolksWagen city Wolfsburg. 

Established in 1930th explicitly to manufacture VW, das Auto. 

The old VW factory, still working, now adjacent to the Autostad. 

An example of the ultra modern building in the Autostad

Same structure from different angle. The whole area is full of amazing buildings, exhibitions and entertainments. All focused on cars and particularly VW.

Spot Cartl outside the Autostad with a brand new super duper VW thermo flask in the stripy paper package. Could have bought a new VW instead and left LB in Wolfsburg.

Autostad is VWs showpiece to the world. Visit recommended.

I was actually more interested in the smaller and older VW historical museum and will try to visit tomorrow.