Airbus Factory Tour 

Location

Hamburg
Germany
53° 32' 14.442" N, 9° 50' 49.182" E
DE
General info: 

The Airbus headquarters are located in Toulouse, France, but the company has factories all around the world. One of them is located in Hamburg and has become an important attraction in the last couple of years. The company organizes tours around the factory for curious visitors, making them acquainted with the airplane manufacturing process. To enter the facilities, you need to make a reservation in advance due to security checks. The minimal age for visitors to be allowed to enter is fourteen.

Getting there: 

The Airbus plant is located near the river Elbe, on the Kreetslag street number 10. Best way to get there is by car, as subway and train stations are far from the factory area.

Costs: 

The entrance fee details and the reservation application can be seen at the globe-tours.de website.

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