This is the telephone area code for Braunschweig and surrounding areas in Lower Saxony, Germany.
How to Call Braunschweig from Overseas
- Dial your country's exit code (International Access Code)
- Dial 49 (Germany country code)
- Dial the area code (531 - without the leading 0)
- Dial the local phone number
Example: Calling Braunschweig from Poland
00 49 531 12345678
Where:
00 = Poland exit code
49 = Germany country code
531 = Braunschweig area code (0531 without the 0)
12345678 = Local Braunschweig phone number
Quick Facts
Braunschweig Area Code Coverage
The 0531 area code covers Braunschweig and its surrounding metropolitan area:
Altstadt
Burgplatz, Dankwarderode Castle, Brunswick Lion, cathedral
Hagen
Historic district, traditional timber-framed houses, museums
Lehndorf
Residential areas, university campus, botanical garden
Rüningen
Residential neighborhoods, parks, recreational facilities
Veltenhof
Suburban district, Oker river, green spaces, family areas
Greater Braunschweig
Research institutions, technology parks, Volkswagen facilities
Major German Area Codes
Common Exit Codes for Calling Germany
When calling Braunschweig from these countries, use these exit codes:
Poland
00
Czech Republic
00
Netherlands
00
Denmark
00
United Kingdom
00
United States
011