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Travelling to Hannover
Built on the banks of the River Leine, Hannover is a typical city of Saxon Germany. While its direct connection with its medieval past may have been lost by WWII bombing, Hannover was rebuilt without ever forgetting its past.
Although it may not match the charm of its neighbouring cities of Bremen and Hamburg, Hannover has managed to profile itself as an ideal modern metropolis with its exceptional quality of life, low cost of living, multitude of excellent museums and great cultural wealth, and green legacy.
Considered as one of the leading exhibition and conference centres in the world, every summer thousands of people attend the CeBit and Hannover Messe science and technology trade fairs, each of which attracts more than 200,000 visitors to the city.
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Worth visiting
Herrenhäusen Gärten. Proof that Hannover’s claim to fame is not only as a trade fair and conference venue are the majestic Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, an exquisite example of 17th century baroque gardening modelled on the gardens of Versailles!
Sprengel Museum Hannover. Impressive in both architectural design and the contents of its collections, Hannover’s Modern Art Museum deserves to be at the top of your list of museums to visit. It houses a rich collection of 20th century works of art from painting and abstract art to conceptual art. Among others, you will admire works by Chagall, Picasso, Léger, Warhol, Bourgeois.
Historische Museum Hannover. The History Museum of Hannover records the history of the city from its establishment (1100) to this day, as well as the general history of Lower Saxony.
Landesmuseum. The ‘’Lower Saxony State Museum’’ as it is collectively known, comprises the Archaeology, Natural History and Ethnology departments and the State Gallery (Landesgalerie) and a Coin Gallery. It impresses with the size and range of its exhibits, where Rembrandt and Rubens meet dinosaurs and artefacts from ancient civilisations.
Museum Schloss Herrenhäusen.The Herrenhausen Palace Museum is housed in a palace dating back to the beginning of the 19th century which was destroyed in WWII and totally rebuilt. It hosts exhibitions relating to the history of Hannover when it was a glorious seat of the British Empire.
Wilhelm Busch - German Museum for Caricature and Drawings. Dedicated to the art of caricature and satire, this museum houses more than 40,000 works by famous artists of the genre, from around the world. Of particular interest is the ‘’Golden Era’’ collection of British satire and the work by innovative German comics artist Wilhelm Busch (1832-1908).
Neues Rathaus. Built in 1913, by lake Maschsee, the majestic New Town Hall is an excellent example of old Hannover eclectic architecture from the time of Wilhelm II. A lift will take you to the top of the green dome, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of Maschpark park.
Kulturzentrum Faust is a former factory complex that was transformed into a huge cultural space hosting music, art, film and book events.
Marktkirche. The largest, and oldest, Lutheran church in the city, was built with bricks in the 14th century and is an excellent example of Gothic architecture. It suffered great damage during WWII and was restored in 1952.
Altes Rathaus: One of the oldest buildings in the city, the medieval Old Town Hall, took over a century to complete, starting in 1455. Very few of its original pieces survived following the allied bombing and it was extensively restored from copies.
Berggarten. Is the city’s oldest botanical garden with plants from all over the world and an avenue lined with 300-year-old linden trees leading to the mausoleum of King George I of England.
Maschsee: The huge artificial lake in the heart of Hannover was designed in 1930 during the early Nazi times and has been a favourite place for recreation, for locals and visitors alike, ever since. The perfect spot for a picnic, jogging, rowing, pedal-boating, and, in the spring and summer, boat rides.
Excursions near Hannover
Bremen. It will take you 90 minutes by train to reach Bremen. Much of this small, but lively, city, is pedestrianised so you can enjoy walking around this fascinating place with its rich maritime tradition, medieval historic centre and picturesque riverside setting.
Brunswick. The third largest city of Lower Saxony is around one hour from Hannover by train. The city was hard hit during WWII and many parts of it were destroyed. Some important monuments however were later reconstructed and are worth visiting including Brunswick Palace, St. Blasius Cathedral and Dankwarderode Castle.
Goslar. The historic town in Lower Saxony clinging to the slopes of the Harz mountains, is located around 70 km from Hannover and boasts an amazing medieval town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Celle. The captivating town on the banks of the River Aller was the official residence of the dukes of Saxe-Wittenberg from the 14th to the 18th century. The ducal palace is worth visiting for its magnificent gardens.
Food and entertainment
As a tourist destination, Hannover has assimilated Mediterranean specialities as well as creative cuisine from all around the world, while still maintaining the distinctive features of Saxon cuisine. Lately, there has been a growing revival of local products.
Perhaps the most traditional dish of the region is the Pinkel, a type of sausage served with boiled green cabbage. Also popular is the Calenberger Pfannenschlag (minced meat with bulgur), fried or smoked eel from Lake Steinhude or, for more refined flavours in Hannover cuisine, try the Burgdorf and Nienburg asparagus.
City nightlife in Hannover is everything you would expect from a modern metropolis. The Old City offers the most enticing options – from traditional pubs, cocktail bars to live bands. If you want to party until late, go to the popular Linden district or roads around Steintor.
If you visit Hannover during the summer months, don’t miss paying your respects to the city’s famous beer gardens.
Shopping in Hannover
Vast pedestrianised Kröpcke Square in the heart of the city is a shopper’s paradise and a good place to start. Along Bahnhofstrasse avenue you will find department stores with international clothes chains while elegant Georgstrasse is lined with department stores, boutiques with designer clothes and jewellery shops for the discerning buyer.
It’s also worth looking around the recently redecorated Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade, an underground shopping arcade full of trendy shops.
If you love combining fashion with fine food go to Galerie Luise shopping arcade, which houses a number of expensive fashion boutiques and gourmet restaurants. Nearby Kröpcke Passage is of the same ilk.
Try also the Ernst-August-Galerie shopping centre, which has more than 150 shops and restaurants, in elegant surroundings.
If, on the other hand, it is second-hand goods you are looking for, then your best choice is Am Hohen Ufer, one of the largest and oldest flea markets in the city.
Transport from the airport to Hannover
Hannover Airport is located 15 kilometres north of the city centre. You can get to the city by train, bus or taxi. The easiest way to get there is to take line S5 of the suburban train (S-bahn) to the Central Railway Station of the city (Hannover Hauptbahnhof). Trains depart every 30 minutes and the journey takes 18 minutes.
If you prefer to go by bus you can take bus line 470. HIf you decide to take a taxi the journey takes around 25-30 minutes.
One of the best times to visit Hannover is during the summer when the city is bursting with life and cultural events. Book your flight to Hannover on Olympic Air’s site and discover the capital of Lower Saxony, a green city with a multitude of museums and an aristocratic past.