These well-known TV formats were shot in Lower Saxony - These well-known TV formats were shot in Lower Saxony
Lower Saxony has long been a favoured location for filmmakers, hosting everything from long-running TV series to international streaming hits. The region’s diverse landscapes and historic towns continue to attract major productions, including the upcoming ARD drama Black Gold, set during Germany’s early oil boom.
For decades, Lower Saxony has provided the setting for some of Germany’s most popular shows. Tatort Hannover, the enduring crime series, has been filmed there since its early days. Meanwhile, Rote Rosen, the well-known ARD telenovela, remains in production in Lüneburg after years on air.
The region has also drawn high-profile dramas. *Black Gold*, directed by Dieter Wedel, centres on the oil rush in northern Germany and was primarily shot in the Lüneburg Heath. It will premiere in the ARD Media Library on December 22. Another standout, *Gladbeck*, a two-part drama about the infamous 1988 hostage crisis, included scenes filmed in Lower Saxony. International audiences have taken notice too. *Maxton Hall – The World Between Us*, a global hit series, was largely produced in the region. The horror-mystery *Hameln*, a six-part series, used the town of Hameln as its eerie backdrop. Even award-winning productions like *Generation War* and family films such as *The Peppercorns and the Treasure of the Deep Sea* chose Lower Saxony for key scenes.
From crime thrillers to historical epics, Lower Saxony’s role in film and television remains strong. The release of Black Gold later this month will add to the region’s reputation as a hub for both domestic and international productions. Many of these shows continue to draw viewers years after their debut.
