Volkswagen in Salzgitter: City, Region & Jobs
The charming city is a collection of many idyllic districts. And on the way you will also find our site for reliable, innovative and fast engines - and from 2025, it will also be a battery center for the Volkswagen Group.
The city
With a population of more than 100,000, Salzgitter is one of the largest cities in Germany in terms of surface area. Rural flair captivates with lots of green areas and fresh air – and offers a fantastic variety of sports and recreational facilities.
All popular leisure facilities are naturally also offered in Salzgitter. However, a special attraction takes centre stage for a good six months from October. A 1,800 m² slippery attraction not only casts a spell over ice princesses: The gleaming ice skating rink is a magnet for winter sports enthusiasts, spectacle lovers and disco fanatics. During the warmer months, the multifunctional arena hosts music events and trade fairs.
After all the hustle and bustle, a little relaxation is of course also a welcome relief: simply bear witness to the living history of Salzgitter. Ringelheim Castle captivates its visitors with its baroque church built in 1694 and valuable organ. Or amble graciously though an English park in Gut Flachstöckheim.
The surrounding area
Who doesn’t yearn for somewhere shrouded in a mysterious cloak of magic. With its earthly beauty and marvellous traditions, the Harz Mountains are virtually around the corner from Salzgitter. Discover enchanted forest paths or spend ghostly Walpurgis Night (the night of witches and devils) on Mount Brocken – the highest mountain in northern Germany. Between the different individual districts in Salzgitter, you will however also find fields, forests, lakes and streams. Perfect for all sports types, whether on land or water. The walking trails in the Salzgitter Hills alone are a good 150 kilometres long. This is in addition to the 120 kilometres of cycling tracks.
VW in Salzgitter
The Salzgitter plant has been an important cog in the Volkswagen machine since it was founded in 1970 – what one might call the drive. It extends over an area of 2,800,000 m² with buildings covering about 897,000 m². Since the plant was founded, more than 65 million engines have been produced in Salzgitter for the brands Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, ŠKODA, SEAT, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and Bugatti.
Millions of engine components are manufactured in Salzgitter annually. As part of the shift towards electric mobility, the plant has focused on producing rotors and stators, which are essential parts of electric drives. These components are used in the Volkswagen ID. family models.
As part of our Future Pact, the plant is gradually expanding its expertise at present for developing and producing battery cells and modules.
In the summer of 2022, Volkswagen entered the global battery market by establishing PowerCo SE, a European public company based in Salzgitter. This company oversees the development and production of battery cells and integrates the value chain vertically. PowerCo is currently constructing three cell factories in Salzgitter (Germany), Valencia (Spain), and St. Thomas (Canada). Each factory will produce the same unified cell, with the global expansion following a modular approach that can be scaled in 20 GWh increments based on demand.
The Salzgitter plant also houses the Center of Excellence Battery (CoE), which serves as a key interface between the Group's vehicle brands and cell suppliers like PowerCo. The CoE is additionally responsible for procurement modules, battery systems, and collaborating with technology partners.
Jobs in Salzgitter
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In Salzgitter, we offer you numerous jobs and entry opportunities. Learn more about: vocational training, work-study degree programme, internships, dissertations, PhD programme, and jobs for experienced professionals at Volkswagen - or apply directly through our job portal.
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