City cars. Autostadt. (38 photos) Bashny.Net

Autostadt could appear only in Germany (in Europe alone something for sure) - this is where car culture developed an incredibly high. In the first year Autoshtadt visited by about 2 million people.

The company initially did not have a commercial purpose - only promotion and popularization of the Volkswagen Group motoring as such. The creation of a grandiose museum complex have invested 430 million euros, which is comparable with the cost of developing a new model from scratch.

Place is very well chosen - right next door at the very first VW factory on the outskirts of Wolfsburg, on the banks of the river and close to the largest train station.

At the entrance to a huge central pavilion, visitors are welcomed with a huge balloon in the running line. Such installations and other special effects accompany viewers everywhere to continue.



Under this huge red structure - a pizzeria where you can get your own pizza recipe.


After a hearty lunch, we did not dare even to ask about the purpose of these gizmos. However, everything is clear.


What can be seen from the escalator? On the track with cones younger children chase on the pedal typewriters, and further, where the white cabinets, older children try themselves as engineers.


You want to learn how to turn sketches into cars? Here is one of the most important stages: plasticine layout Tiguan in full size on the one hand plastered with a special film stretching and therefore becomes like a real car.


Layouts are still molded by hand. Trust me. But now they can do less (number, not size), because this machine with digital program control will cut anything on the 3D-model.


And the children here in this gizmo can do themselves any car to your taste (a few standard models, where you can change the details and proportions of the body).


Drawing directly printed on glossy piece of paper (the author's name, of course!).


Those who are older, can play with blocks. Car dice.


If you get close to the table, the screen will come alive man and a woman - a couple of friends with artificial intelligence.


They display the machine, which you collect cubes and politely explain to you why it is complete garbage) By the way, if to no one virtual friends, they will talk to each other. Joked, it will discuss what artificial intelligence ...

On the sidelines, I note that we all drove guides speak well in English. And if there was a guide, we might almost have been infringed: everything is automated, everything is clear, everything is interactive. That is not in the Pushkin Museum - no sightseeing, no understanding ...

Those who are attracted to the economy and business, investors can play with this interactive screen.


On this wall simply and clearly it shows how and what you can get energy (if suddenly ends gasoline)


And in this type of laboratory can even be something virtually synthesized.


This simulator ... all sorts of things! The car, of course!)


As you know, the difference between children and adults is gradually erased ...

On children should be discussed separately. They are full! And here they are happy and carefree, in a utopian cinema.


It's so interesting to adults, they may inadvertently forget about the children. For some time. Well, that's okay! Firstly, no child bored. For toryh he immediately finds a company. The third will look after him delicately caring staff. And most importantly - unobtrusively. No control by not noticeable.


And I certainly can not think about germs, cigarette butts and broken bottles: the grass is plaid, and sand as a decoy. You can run barefoot and lying on the grass. The kids are happy and engaged.




And if someone vegetative existence bored, you can go to learn the rules of the road. Those who passed the exam (ie, almost all), let ride on elektrozhukah on the test track with the signs, traffic lights, markings and roundabouts.




But we are not here for that ... Not even for this:


... Although the chair on the hill look enticing.

We'll go to the museum of automotive history Home time ... and from here we just have to kick a broom!


Legendary cars of all ages gathered here to reflect the best moments of the history of the automobile.
And I must admit: Volkswagen nobly does the type that other car brands there. These people really love cars and realize that without the Mercedes 300SL «Gullwing», Rolls-Royce Phantom I, Citroen DS or the BMW Isetta history is impossible. In these halls exhibited real gems, some of them "came to visit" the best car museums in the world.


And each brand of the Volkswagen Group in Autoshtadte allotted its own pavilion. From Skoda and VW Commercial Vehicles and Bentley to Lamborghini.
For example, in artificial ponds with terraces right - scroll Pavilion Audi. Let's look?


Inside the newest, but already famous monster RS6 Avant with biturbo V10 capacity of 580 (!) L. from. So much for the barn!


And this - the skeleton of R8, obviously, the fans picked the four rings:


Here are a couple of pensioners came to ask: rushing lope, lope eats ... and what is this garbage takes up the entire trunk!


And what is the red stripe on the pavilion Seat?


From it is cho! ©


And this is - a rotating bridge with flowers in pots.


But you probably already matured a question: what the hell is that, for the tower ?!


Imagine it is the only plant in Autoshtadte that are primarily practical, and then entertainment. This warehouse vehicles.
How! So we believe! Two glass towers with automated storage of vehicles - more practical than conventional concrete parking? ..

It turns out, yes. Add 800 cars on such a small area is very difficult in another way. But that's not all!
Let me remind you that the Autostadt is built next to the very first factory VW, which now manufactures cars Golf platform.


The work of people used only to drive the car on the automated platform. After this long tunnel of the car is delivered to one of the two glass cylinders and warehouses rises automatic loading system in the space. Human involvement in the process is not required. Newbies Volkswagen soar to the top or down on mortal earth in seconds. The height of towers - 48 m, each can accommodate 400 cars. Automatic system replaces dozens of workers and prevents damage to vehicles, which are inevitable during transport by hand. Visual effects do not detract from the usability: Cars in the "Bank" even sorted by color: black bottom, bright, bright - top to emphasize the height and ease of construction.

And one of the main highlights of the whole business: the Germans could pay 400 euros for the delivery of the commission is not the machine to your nearest dealer, and for getting it here in Autoshtadte. How is your car coming down from the glass tower can be seen from this building:


There you can learn about the latest lineup. And sit in them and probe - no words can say!


In a quiet environment, you can get acquainted with his new four-wheeled family member. And by the way, you are sure to be photographed for memory.


Tired? Sit down at one of the restaurants on the banks of the river. On this bridge, you can go to Wolfsburg.


And you can go by train to Berlin. Or in France. Or Switzerland.


And, you can stay right here in Autoshtadte, a 5-star Ritz Carlton hotel. Of course, there is nothing to do weekly, but the day really did not see it. Best of all - weekend. And still have enough time, and not very expensive. A lot of what else could be rasskzat: for example, there is a shop with designer things from around the world, great shops with souvenirs, off-road trails, panoramic cinema, a tour of the factory VW, concert hall, which regularly hold festivals of dance, jazz and blues ... But all this I have not seen - not in time.

Most importantly - all exposure Fasting change. Arriving in a year, you will definitely see a lot. At the first opportunity I get back to Autoshtadt.

Here and fairy tales end. Who mastered - well done)