Tips for young people
hannover
Like nowhere else
Welcome
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Hannover just for you
Shall we meet under the tail? And later go on to the “Glocke” (the
“Bell”), where we can have a good time? - People visiting Hannover may
be puzzled by some of the odd expressions used here. But don’t worry:
it’s all quite harmless. When people say “under the tail”, they mean by
the statue of King Ernest Augustus on his horse right outside the Central Station, which is one of Hannover’s most popular meeting points.
And if they say they’re going to the “Glocke”, they mean the Café Glocksee in the Linden district of the city. Close by in the same district you will
also find lively Limmerstrasse, a marvellous street to stroll down if you
want to see and be seen. Relaxed, tolerant, never getting worked up
about things: these are perhaps the best terms to describe what life is
like in this city, and how it feels to live here. It’s an attractive place,
where life is well worth living.
The City of Hannover embraces 51 districts – and every one of them has
a “scene” with a charm of its own and its own particular highlights and
plus points. Every visitor would therefore be well advised to go and
discover List, Linden, Nordstadt and the other districts.
Contents
City centre
4 – 5
Linden
6 – 15
Nordstadt
16 – 25
List
26 – 35
Südstadt
36 – 45
Events
46 – 47
Theatres, museums, art galleries
48 – 49
Getting about
50 – 51
Tips for trips
52 – 55
Places to stay
56 – 57
Service
58 – 59
Hannover – like nowhere else
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City centre
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[Shopping] KRÖPCKE // Bahnhofstrasse {Under the tail} Old Town //
[Beginenturm] HOHES UFER // Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade //
Steintor [Strolling and promenading] NANAS {Ernst-August-Galerie} //
Market Hall [Meeting people, culinary treats] Flea market [Red Thread]
Right in the middle of things!
If you want to go shopping in Hannover, you can start as soon as
you come out of the Central Station onto Ernst August Platz. On
the right is the Ernst August Galerie; down the steps, one floor
below ground level, is the Niki de Saint Phalle Promenade with
Bahnhofstrasse above it - all inviting places for the shopper, the
stroller and the gourmet. And if you go on straight ahead, you
will come to Kröpcke.
A little tip: if you want to meet someone here at the heart of
Hannover, arrange to do so at the Kröpcke Clock; then you will
be sure not to miss them, however full the square may be. The
most important shopping streets meet here, you can stroll down
Georgstrasse to Steintor. Time for a coffee break? In the little
streets of the Old Town you will find not only some delightful
boutiques, but also lots of cafés and cosy pubs.
Under the tail
What would Ernest Augustus, King
of Hannover, have said if he had
been able to foresee this? It is not
the image of his royal personage
but his horse that provides a popular meeting point in Hannover
today. If someone says “under the
tail”, they are proposing to meet at
the equestrian statue directly
outside the Central Station.
Market Hall
The Market Hall, known as the
“Belly of Hannover”, is popular
above all for its vast diversity of
fresh food and exclusive interna­
tional delicacies; but it is also a
place that takes such a hold on
its visitors that they spend long­er
there than they had meant to,
enjoying a coffee or a prosecco.
A place to see and be seen.
Old Town Flea Market
“Pre-owned” objects, junk, art
and kitsch! Every Saturday, the
bargain-hunters and golddiggers descend on Germany’s
oldest flea market, located on
the “Hohen Ufer”, the High Bank
of the River Leine between
Schlossstrasse and Goethestrasse.
A traditional atmosphere is cultivated; you will look in vain for
mass produced goods.
Linden
[Warme Brüder] Limmerstrasse {Ihme Centre} // Béi Chéz Heinz
Zur Bettfedernfabrik [Schwarzer Bär] Am Küchengarten //
{Fährmannsfest} Mephisto // Dornröschenbrücke // [Café K]
Von-Alten-Garten
No, it’s not a district of Hannover ...
… on the contrary, Hannover is an appendage of Linden, everybody in Linden knows that. To the right and left of Limmerstrasse
and around the Market Place there is an abundance of teeming,
colourful life. Students, university lecturers, eccentrics, people
for whom life is an art form, they all practically live on the
streets. This is a district to go out and to party in! Pubs, cafés,
kiosks and restaurants are to be found on every corner; the
extent of the party triangle is marked by the venues Béi Chéz
Heinz, Café Glocksee and the Faust Culture Centre.
And Linden is a real insider’s tip for shoppers: there are lots of
little boutiques and shops offering trendy styles and accessories
such as are only to be found in such a laid-back “scene” area.
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Lindener Marktplatz
This is the place to meet on
Sat­urdays: no-one in Linden
would think of giving the weekly
market a miss. All around the
Night Watchman Fountain you
will find strollers deep in philosophical conversation – which is
not to be wondered at, since the
philo­sopher Hannah Arendt was
born at No. 2 Lindener Marktplatz.
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Apollo Cinema
This was one of Germany’s first
art cinemas. Even today, the
“Studio for Kinematic Art” at No.
50 Limmerstrasse can boast a
loyal following for its thrilling
mix of recent, classic and quality
films. In addition, Hannover
entertainer Desimo regularly
presents live programmes of
great acts by artistes.
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Lindener Berg
Linden’s “mountain” may rise a
mere 35 metres above the “Linden baseline”; but as everybody
knows, size is not everything, and
it’s well worth climbing up to the
top. There you can relax in the
beer garden, stroll through the
old cemetery or the allotments,
and enjoy a breathtaking view
from the Observatory or a concert
in the legendary Jazz Club.
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Linden
Café K
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Egestorffstr. 18, open 7 days, 10 a.m. – 1 a.m. There are people who
would pay millions for the recipe: the cheesecake is simply a dream.
But it remains a trade secret. Ralf Schnoor prefers to win his millions in
Günther Jauch’s quiz show on the telly. And enjoys putting on regular
Table Quizzes with his guests.
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Bei Jacqueline
Limmerstr. 7, open Mon. – Fri. 7
a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Another place in Linden that is
like a living room open to the
public. This little Italian bistro is a
cult place where insiders meet. A
delicious (quick) breakfast, delicious speciality coffees, delicious
pizza – yummy, yummier, yummiest!
Frioli
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Stephanusstr. 8, in the summer
open daily 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., in the
winter Mon. – Fri. 12 noon – 7 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun. 2 – 7 p.m.
This is no ordinary ice cream
parlour, but a place where ice
cream is made: ice specialities are
crafted by hand and with much
love from fresh organic products
and real fruit. Delicious even in
winter.
... und der böse Wolf
Heesestr. 1, open daily from
5 p.m., food until 11 p.m. The Big
Bad Wolf is noisy and full of
cigarette smoke and rock music,
and it’s a very special place. The
motto is “live and let live”. A
billiard table, Hannover 96 play­
ing football on TV, plenty of
Linden eccentrics and possibly
the best Thai cuisine in Hannover.
Rias Baixas
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Deisterstr. 77, open daily except
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. //
Plaza de Rosalia 2, open Mon.
– Sat. 9 a.m. – midnight, Sun. 10
a.m. – midnight. An Incredibly
wide range of delicious tapas;
this is the Spanish restaurant you
can get addicted to. Very personal,
very authentic and with unbelievably quick service. It’s no wonder
there are two of them in Linden.
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Linden
Kulturzentrum Faust (Faust Culture Centre)
Zur Bettfedernfabrik 3, opening times depending on the programme,
generally open-ended. Live concerts, parties, readings, exhibitions
and much more besides take place at various locations on a single site.
The “Faust” offers thrills of a different kind every day. In summer the
“Gretchen” beer garden is a great attraction; the pizza is sensational.
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Café Glocksee
Glockseestr. 35, opening times
depending on the programme,
generally open-ended. They’ve
all played here at some time or
other! Live music, still more live
music, with “in” DJ sets and gin
and tonic until the small hours.
If you arrive late, you just stay
longer. The Glocksee is known
throughout Hannover as a cult
venue.
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Béi Chéz Heinz
Liepmannstr. 7, opening times
depending on the programme,
generally open-ended. This
legendary dive in the basement
under the swimming baths is a
must in Linden’s nightlife. Wild
parties, live music with many
thrilling bands and moderate
prices.
Centrum
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Lindener Marktplatz 3, open
daily from 10 a.m., open-ended.
One of Linden’s oldest restaurants,
formerly called “Zum Holländer”,
nowadays simply “Centre”, which
says it all. This is where people
from the scene meet and stay all
night. Thursday is always the
Centrum’s “day on”. What’s that?
Come and find out – you’ll be
amazed!
Yildirim Frischmarkt
Ungerstr. / corner of Otto Wels Str.,
open Mon. – Thu. 5 a.m. – 1 a.m.,
Fri. 5 a.m. – 2 a.m., Sat. 6 a.m. –
2 a.m., Sun. 7 a.m. – 1 a.m. Calling
it a kiosk is really a gross understatement: supermarket would
be much closer to the mark. Fresh
fruit and vegetables, home-made
snacks (organic and vegan) and,
of course, very cold beer – this
kiosk is an institution in Linden.
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Linden
„Frühling bitte“ (“Springtime please”)
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Deisterstr. 36–38, Thu. & Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
“Frühling bitte” (“Springtime please”) will get you through the year well
behatted, with articles made in Hannover. Not only children’s beanies,
chic arm-warmers, cushions and blankets, but also very becoming cloth­
ing and useful, pretty objects that bring springtime into everyday life.
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Michel Kiryakos,
goldsmith
Stephanusstr. 7, Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m.
– 1 p.m. & 3 – 6 p.m., Wed. 9 a.m.
– 1 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 1.30 p.m.
Known as “Goldsmith Michel”,
Michel Kiryakos creates very
special and personal jewellery.
Finely crafted gold, silver or
platinum items, one-off pieces
made to order – Michel will turn
every wish to gold.
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HutUp
Lindener Marktplatz 10, Mon.–
Fri. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. Here you will find just
what you want to put on your
head, and everything lov­ingly
hand-made. Astrid Ries makes
distinctive hats and caps for
ladies – whether fashionable
casuals or with the sheer eleg­
ance lent by exquisite materials.
Frau Zimmer
Textile Gallery
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Davenstedter Strasse 3, open
Tue. – Fri. 1 – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.
– 2 p.m. Individual fashions and
extravagant accessories from the
designers Beata Foit and Marion
Krüger. Everything is made right
here in Hannover: creations of
their own displaying top-quality
execution, accompanied by precious items in gold or silver.
Riva (home accessories
and jewellery)
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Limmerstr. 23, open Mon. –
Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.
– 3 p.m. Unusual and beautiful
objects, an overflowing treasure
chest in the heart of Linden.
Tableware from “Green Gate”,
“RICE” and “Adelheid”, the entire
“PIP Studio” range, owl cushions,
thermos flasks and handbags: a
goldmine for gifts.
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Nordstadt
E-DAMM [alternative & individual] // Korn // Am Judenkirchhof
{Conticampus} Weidendamm [MUSIKZENTRUM] // Picnic in the
Park Sprengel Site [Culture] // {Guelph Garden} // Christuskirche //
STUMBLING BLOCKS // LEIBNIZ TEMPLE // Bermuda Triangle
The district for individualists
The 16,000 or more inhabitants
of the Nordstadt, the area of
Hannover to the north of the city
centre, are a colourful mixture of
students, young families, old
inhabitants who have become
local institutions, former house
occupiers, migrants and numerous eccentrics. Life in the area of
the city with Hannover’s Leibniz
University right next door is
relaxed, tolerant and peaceful.
Here, the punk will carry the old
granny’s shopping home for her,
while people meet in the cafés on
Engelbosteler Damm or around
the Luther Church to chat about
world peace, or simply on a meadow in the Guelph Garden for a
picnic. In the evening you can go
to an award-winning cinema or
to one of the many “in” pubs.
Even a shopping expedition can
turn out to be a thrilling activity
in the Nordstadt, since the shops
are as individual as the people:
cool, trendy, off-beat, simply
different.
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Lutherkirche
a Young People’s Church
Yes, it’s a church. But no, it’s not
an ordinary church, but one that
is a meeting place for young
people, with a programme devised by young people for young
people. Drama, music, bands,
workshops – this church may
look old, but it is young at heart.
Kino im Sprengel the
Sprengel Site cinema
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House occupiers saved the buildings on the legendary Sprengel
Site from demolition; now it is a
Mecca for, among others, filmmakers and film lovers. Unconventional films, many classics
and documentaries – the cinema
programme is out of the ordinary,
and determined to keep itself
advertisement-free.
Leibniz University
with George Garden
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In summer it’s the most popular
meeting place in the Nordstadt.
Not only do many of the 22,000
students spend balmy summer
nights in the George Garden and
behind the University; many
young families enjoy the relaxed
atmosphere there as well.
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Nordstadt
SPANDAU
Engelbosteler Damm 30, open Mon. – Thu. 12 noon – 1 a.m., Fri. & Sat.
10 a.m. – 1.30 a.m., sometimes longer, Sun. 10 a.m. – 12 midnight. A
delicious breakfast buffet at weekends, a different set lunch every day,
and burgers, Thai curries or classy salmon dishes on the regular menu
– this is the place to relax and enjoy your meal in a stylish atmosphere.
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S-Bar
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An der Lutherkirche 13, open
Mon. – Thu. 11.30 a.m. – 10.30
p.m., Fri. 11.30 a.m. – 11 p.m.,
Sat. 12 noon – 11 p.m. The set-up
is a bit seventies-ish, but there is
a friendly family feeling. Not only
the fresh Mediterranean cuisine is
an insider tip in the Nordstadt; so
too, and especially, are the burgers. And of course, the prices are
moderate across the board.
Birthday and family parties are
welcome here as well.
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Engelbosteler Damm 52, open
Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. –
7 p.m.The ideal meeting place for
the first coffee of the morning, a
snack in the afternoon or a break
from shopping. The nostalgically
fifties-ish coffee-roasting room
offers 11 types of coffee and four
of espresso, all from fair trade
and roasted on the spot.
suppenhandlung
An der Lutherkirche 13, open
Mon. – Thu. 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.,
Fri. 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. From gazpacho to a nourishing stew – “the
soupmonger” changes its menu
every week, and the people of
the Nordstadt love trying out
new, sophisticated soups of all
kinds. Half portions are also
served, as are vegetarian, vegan
and takeaway versions.
Kaiser
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Schaufelder Strasse 27, open
Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. &
5 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sat. & Sun. 5 p.m.
– 1 a.m. This cosy traditionalstyle bistro is as old as the city’s
leading football club. Students,
professors, punks and business
people come here to enjoy the
good German cuisine with curried
sausage, beef olives or sour
kidneys.
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Nordstadt
Nordstadt nights are long...
The Nordstadt is renowned for its density of pubs. People of every taste
will find a place that suits them in the warren of side-streets; students,
night owls and the people from next door quickly get into conversation
with each other. And then they go on to the nearest music venue just
round the corner. Even in the Luther Church, there are concerts all the
time.
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UJZ Kornstraße
Kornstr. 28–30, for opening
times visit www.ujz-korn.de
Concert venue, pub, soup kitchen,
a place for discussions and readings! The “Korn” autonomous
youth centre, one of the oldest in
Germany, is as lively and boisterous as it has ever been. It is a
place for parties and debates;
the concerts are loud and wild.
Musikzentrum
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Emil Meyer Strasse 26, for programme: www.musikzentrumhannover.de Its concert hall,
recording studio, band practice
rooms and offices for organisa­
tions including the “German
Rock Music Foundation” make
the Musikzentrum a powerful
attraction for musicians. The
programme of thrilling concerts
is a highlight of this suburb.
Klein Kröpcke
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Callinstr. 2, open daily 12 noon
– 1 a.m. If you are about to set
out on a night of partying, Klein
Kröpcke is the best place to start.
Faithful to the motto “tradition
beats any trend”, every guest,
from the student to the local
oldest inhabitant, will find what
he or she wants to drink here, and
a snack to go with it.
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Engel 07
Engelbosteler Damm 7, opening
times depending on the programme, generally open-ended.
Concerts and disco – from electro
and techno to eighties pop and
wave and all the way to rock and
hardcore: the Engel 07 has not
tied itself down to any musical
genre. The main thing is to dance
and have fun!
Schwule Sau
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Schaufelder Strasse 30a, opening times depending on the
programme, generally openended. The “Gay Sow”, this small
but top-ranking venue run on a
volunteer basis, is a meeting
place for party guests – not only
homosexuals – who want to
swing their hips to indie, rock,
pop and electro. Every party here
has something special about it.
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Designkombinat (“Design Collective”)
Engelbosteler Damm / corner of Paulstr. 1a, open Mon. – Fri. 11 a.m.
– 7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. A broad range of the latest trends and
brands and one-off pieces from individualist labels and young designers:
fashion trends far removed from what is to be found on mainstream
clothes rails, complemented by accessories and bright ideas for gifts.
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Bikers Base
An der Lutherkirche 3–4, open
Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat.
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. A must for bike
enthusiasts! This young specialist shop offers not only new and
used bicycles, but also servicing,
maintenance, care and way-out
accessories. Tee-shirts from the
shop’s own screen printing workshop add a good helping of lifestyle.
Schön Schön
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Engelbosteler Damm 32, Mon.
– Fri. 11 a.m. – 6.30 p.m., Sat.
11 a.m. – 3.30 p.m. A terrific little
shop with delightful home acces­
sories, pretty jewellery and won­
derful Danish fashions in all sizes
from XS to XXL. New things are
mixed in among antiques – a
paradise for the shopper. Just the
place to find that special gift!
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RELATED
Engelbosteler Damm 17, open
Tue. – Fri. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Out-of-theordinary fashions from celebra­
ted designers combined with
stylish furnishing ideas, labels
such as Our Legacy, Hope or S2A
and young German fashion stars
such as A Kind of Guise, Hannibal
or Hien Le. Everything from fair
and sustainable production.
Onkel Ollis
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An der Lutherkirche 10, open
Mon. – Thu. 1 p.m. – midnight,
Fri. – Sat. 1 p.m. – 1 a.m., Sun.
1 – 11 p.m. “Uncle Olli” is in fact
“Uncle Everything”, e.g. when
you’re looking for kinds of food
such as vegan snacks you can’t
find in the supermarket. A major
feature is the grandiose selection
of beers, over 200 brands from
any country you care to name.
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Eilenriede [recreation & relaxation] // Lister Platz // Lister Meile
[shopping, strolling & promenading] PELIKAN QUARTER // PAVILLON
{culture & concerts} // WEDEKINDPLATZ // Theater in der List e.V. //
PLAYGROUNDS & CAFÉS // {Podbi} Art Nouveau // child-friendly
Charming and family-friendly
Lister Meile and Podbielskistrasse are the two main arteries of
the List district. Many families value highly the quieter, more
middle-class atmosphere and the numerous shopping opportunities to be found both on the main streets and in the side
streets. People meet for a glass of good wine, go to the theatre
(Theater in der List e.V.), or attend a reading or a concert in the
Pavillon. Shopping is the main topic in the List, whether on Lister
Meile or around Wedekindplatz; everywhere you go you will see
people with shopping bags full to bursting. And because shopping can be very tiring, people in this part of the city have to
keep themselves fit; many going jogging in the Eilenriede in the
early morning.
Eilenriede
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Europe‘s biggest urban forest is
to be found at the heart of Hannover. On Sundays, half the city
goes looking for recreation in this
green oasis. Whether it’s jogging,
in-line skating or simply walking,
there is plenty of room in the
1,600 acres of the Eilenriede. And
if you’re lucky, you may see deer,
foxes or bats.
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Lister Meile
This is one of the most popular
boulevards, with lots of shops
and cafés. You can relax and
enjoy yourself in one of the ice
cream parlours or in an Italian
bistro, surrounded by the
district’s wonderful art nouveau
façades. The Lister Meile Fest
and the Christmas Market are
particular annual highlights.
Jugendstil (art nouveau)
The charming, well-preserved
façades of the older buildings, for
example around Wedekindplatz,
are characteristic of this part of
Hannover. And Wedekindplatz,
by the way, is the lively focal
point of the List, with many
small, exciting boutiques, restaurants and cafés.
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List
Restaurant XII Apostel Hannover
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Pelikanplatz 2/4, open Mon. – Fri. 12 noon – 3 p.m., Mon. –Sat. 6 p.m.
– midnight, Sun. 10 a.m. – midnight. Old redbrick masonry, heavy
brocade curtains, hand-painted frescoes on the ceiling – the “Twelve
Apostles” offers a setting where you can dine like a king, enjoying Italian
cuisine to the accompaniment of the blazing fire in the open pizza oven.
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elio pure Greek
Friesenstr. 30, open Tue. – Sun.
5 p.m. – 12 midnight. Stylish,
elegant and up-to-date, this
Greek restaurant is an experience. A culinary one too: good
Greek home cooking, prepared
with fresh, seasonal and unprocessed ingredients, cunningly
combined and healthy! This is
one Greek restaurant where you
will look in vain for the standard
“Acropolis platter”.
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Emma Tea
Lister Meile 69, open Mon. – Fri. 9
a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
This cosy teahouse lays great
stress on the 100% organic quality
of its beverages and vegetarian/
vegan dishes. Guests can choose
from among 60 different eco
varieties of tea. To be enjoyed
with deliberation, forgetting your
everyday worries in an oasis of
calm.
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Plümecke
Vossstr. 39, open Mon. – Fri. from
5 p.m., open-ended. Plümecke is
a restaurant with a long tradition,
but it is also one of the List’s cult
pubs. The regulars, who come
from all over Hannover, swear by
the legendary curried sausage and
the very special sauce that comes
with it. Here you can simply sit
down at a table with other people
and get into conversation.
Carrots & Coffee
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Wedekindplatz 1, open Mon.
– Sun. 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Highquality organic, vegetarian or
vegan delights from certified
organic production. People suffering from food allergies can dine
here sumptuously without having
to fear any ill effects. A simply
delicious range of gluten-free
food, breakfasts, biscuits and
cakes.
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Auszeit
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Friesenstr. 15, open Mon. – Sat. from 5 p.m., open-ended. Its proximity
to Raschplatz makes this bar and lounge the perfect place to get into
the mood for a night of partying. From an audio point of view, there is
the finest of house, funk and electro; while gastronomically, the Auszeit
offers snacks of every kind and a wide selection of drinks.
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Casa Blanca
Lister Meile 26, open Wed. – Sat.
from around 11 p.m. until Bodo
has had enough. Hannover’s
smallest disco also has the hardest door to get past: behind it
stands the boss of the Casa
Blanca, Bodo Linnemann (72)
himself. Salt sticks, crisps and
wise sayings come free of charge
with the soul, rock, funk and
disco music. And it goes on till
Bodo calls out: “Don’t get mad,
just go over to the Zaza!”
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Rumpelkammer
Jakobistr. 2, open Mon. – Sat.
from 11 a.m., open-ended. “The
Lumber Room” is a rustic-looking
corner pub that has been there
more than 30 years now; for many
living round about it’s a second
home. But among the guests you
will not only find original List
characters; celebs have often
been sighted here as well. The
no. 1 topic is football, of course.
Pepe’s
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Friesenstr. 52, open Mon. – Thu.
5.30 p.m. – 1 a.m., Fri. – Sat. 5.30
p.m. – 2 a.m. A Mexican cocktail
bar where you can enjoy delicious
cocktails in a stylish atmosphere
to hot Latin jazz rhythms. The
comprehensive offering of well
over 100 different cocktails is
legendary throughout Hannover.
Zaza Cocktails & Party
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Hamburger Allee 4a, open Wed. –
Sat. from 10 p.m., open-ended.
A temple to the god of parties in
the heart of Hannover! Almost
everyone who lives in Hannover
has been to a party at this cult
club behind Raschplatz at some
time. House, chart hits and classic party songs on into the small
hours – the morning round of
drinks is a must for every night
owl.
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LOOMS
Gretchenstr. 7, open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
For 20 years now, LOOMS has been a byword for special things from all
over the world - home textiles, small items of furniture, accessories. Burl
wood tables and stools, chic cushions, daytime blankets, blouses and
tunics embroidered by hand – here you will find your favourite things!
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Dithmar’s – the store with
a difference
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In der Steinriede 7 (inner courtyard), open Mon. – Fri. 10 a.m.
– 6.30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Second-hand goods as far as the
eye can see! A true insider’s tip
for all hunters and gatherers,
because here you really can find
everything: clothes, shoes, crockery, electricals, furniture, watches
and much more besides.
Go Bäng Blitz
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Drostestr. 12, open Mon. – Fri.
11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. –
6 p.m. This is the clothes shop for
hip design miles from the mainstream – a choice selection of the
finest labels such as Blutgeschwister, UVR, Derbe or Skunk
Funk will delight the hearts of all
fashion freaks. In addition, you
can discover recycled fashions
made from seventies materials.
Suse Schneeweiß
Drostestr. 1, open Tue. – Fri. 11 a.m.
– 7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Extravagant, feminine, eleg­ant.
Suse Schneeweiss produces
timeless fashions from the finest
materials with wholehearted
passion – and made-to-measure
garments at that. To go with
them there are extravagant hats
and handbags and fine jewellery.
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Bärenhöhle (Bears’ Cave)
Flüggestr. 26, open Tue. – Fri.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 3 – 6 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. A paradise
for small children and teddy bear
collectors! Here they will find
cute, cuddly teddies and some
very special collector’s pieces
from all over the world. But this
specialist teddy bear shop does
not only sell bears, it also restores them expertly in the
attached Bears’ Hospital.
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MASCHSEE LAKE [jogging, pedalo, walking & promenading //
Stephansplatz [weekly market] // Marienstrasse & Sallstrasse [cult
kiosk] // Bult // SPRENGEL MUSEUM (Kurt Schwitters) // Gilde Brewery
// Aegi [Hildesheimer Strasse] // EISFABRIK {Art & Theatre}
A bit of Eilenriede and a lot of lake ...
… those are the things that make the Südstadt, the area of Hannover to
the south of the city centre, such a great place to live. The Eilenriede
city forest and the Maschsee Lake are wonderful recreational areas, yet
it only takes five minutes to reach the city centre via Marienstrasse or
Hildesheimer Strasse. It is rumoured that single people in particular
prefer this part of the city, perhaps because jogging round the Maschsee Lake provides such marvellous opportunities for flirting…
More and more students have settled in the Südstadt in recent times,
even though it is a comparatively quiet part of the city. And what else is
there to say about it? The Eisfabrik (“Ice Factory”) offers drama, art and
culture, and Hannover’s biggest weekly market takes place on Stephansplatz every Friday.
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Maschsee Lake
190 acres of recreational area!
Relaxation, walks, restaurants,
jogging, parties – the Maschsee
Lake means going on holiday
right next door. Many people
enjoy pursuing a variety of water
sports here on sunny days. The
favourite meeting place is by the
Torchbearer on the North Shore.
Eisfabrik
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Artists’ studios, practice rooms,
exhibitions, drama: the Eisfabrik
(“Ice Factory”) has been the art
and culture centre of the district
since the late 1970s. The independent theatre Commedia
Futura with its out-of-theordinary drama and dance
drama productions is a real
draw for audiences.
Weekly market
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The weekly market that takes
place on Stephansplatz every
Friday has been the culinary
heart of the Südstadt since as
long ago as 1919. Many products
come straight from the surrounding region; organic produce is on
offer too. And while their parents
are shopping, children can romp
to their hearts’ content in the
nearby playground.
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Südstadt
LaSall
Sallstr. 79, open Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. – 11 p.m., Sat. – Sun. 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
This café-bistro at the heart of the Südstadt offers a delicious breakfast,
healthy and tasty salads, various varieties of flammkuchen (Alsatian
onion cake), hearty seasonal dishes out of granny’s cookbook, and of
course coffee and cakes.
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Das Abendmahl
(“The Last Supper”)
Hildesheimer Str. 37, open Mon.
– Sat. 12 noon – 3 p.m., 6 – 11 p.m.
Art by Leonardo und Michel­angelo
on the walls, but above all art on
your plate – superior Italian cuisine,
commended by all! And the waiters are well-known throughout the
Südstadt for their friendly and
obliging manner.
Högers 1910
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Oesterleystr. 6–7, open Mon. –
Thu. 9 a.m. – 12 midnight, Fri. –
Sat. 9 a.m. – 1 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.
– 12 midnight. Högers 1910 celebrates Viennese coffee-house
culture and good home cooking.
Guests can enjoy fresh regional
cuisine using classic German
recipes, as well as home-made
cakes and excellent speciality
coffees in tasteful surroundings.
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Baba
Sallstr. 53, open Mon. – Sat.
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. Fast, friendly and
super-delicious! Whether you
prefer a doner or a salad, if you
want to eat cheaply but at the
same time give your taste buds a
treat, this is just the place for you.
Short though the waiting times
are, they are often sweetened by
a tea on the house.
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Café Gleichklang
Marienstr. 38, open Tue. – Fri.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. –
5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This
organic vegan café and restaurant wins people over with its
substan­tial vegan breakfast and
tasty vegan Thai cuisine, as well
as its home-made cakes and
gateaux. At the “Gleichklang”
they are already further than the
“veggie day” proposed by certain
politicians…
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Südstadt
“die bar” in the Dormero Hotel
Hildesheimer Strasse 34–38, open Mon. – Sun. 6 p.m. – 1 a.m. Not
only for hotel guests! “die bar” is reminiscent of a Hollywood film set,
and is anything but ordinary in other ways too. There is live music from
9 p.m. every evening, while you sit casually at the bar and enjoy a refreshing cocktail.
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Bar Seña
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Albert Niemann Str. 11, open
daily from 5 p.m. Where cocktails and long drinks are concerned, the Bar Seña is considered to be the hotspot of the
Südstadt. The bartenders keep
everyone in a good mood, and
conjure up delicious mixed drinks
within the shortest of times. The
people of the Südstadt appreciate the relaxed and cheerful
atmosphere.
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Goldfisch
Sallstr. 48, open Mon. – Fri. from
5 p.m., Sat. from 6 p.m., Sun.
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cosy corner
seats in retro style, warm but
subdued light and a distinctly
original style of decoration all
contribute towards an out-ofthe-ordinary atmosphere. The
comprehensive range of cocktails
is highly recommended. Chill out
and enjoy yourself!
Glüxkind
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Marienstr. 47, open Mon. – Sat.
from 9 a.m., Sun. from 10 a.m.
You’re looking for somewhere to
have a drink or a bite to eat in a
cosy atmosphere in the evening?
Then you should try Glüxkind. This
is just the place to end the day
with a beer, a glass of wine or a
delicious cocktail.
Erna Koch’s kiosk
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Sallstr. 35, open daily 7 a.m. –
11 p.m. The cult kiosk of the Südstadt! As well as the typical
pick’n’mix sweets and beers for
the way home from work, Erna
has some real surprises on offer:
things from the old days most
people don’t know are still to be
had! Erna, a real local, has been
passing the time of day with her
customers for over 40 years now,
and always has an open ear.
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Südstadt
PorzellanCafé
Dieckmannstr. 1, open Wed. & Fri. 2 – 7 p.m., Thu. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (October to May) and every 1st
Thu. of the month until 10 p.m. You can come here with your children or
your best friend, and while chatting over coffee and cakes you can
create little works of art that you can then take home with you – a very
special way for amateur artists to pass their time creatively.
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Anne Behne –
shoes & accessories
Lutherstr. 40, open Thu. – Fri.
12 noon – 6 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. –
3 p.m. Stylish court shoes, classic
boots, showy clogs of brands such
as Art, El Naturalista or Wonders;
not to mention leather bags,
jew­ellery, accessories and classic
furniture from the 50s to the 70s.
Ladies: you are sure to find some­
thing here to fall in love with!
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Esplanade
Geibelstr. 39/41, open Mon. –
Thu. 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.
– 7 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Jewellery, handbags, fashion,
furniture, cushions and blankets,
tableware, postcards, stationery
– and that’s far from all. There
are also some 300 wines, mostly
from organic cultivation, and
selected delicatessen products.
SofaLoft
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Jordanstr. 26, open Mon. &
Wed. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sat.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. It’s always worthwhile taking a stroll through
SofaLoft, whether to see a film or
attend a cultural event, or to find
something new for your own four
walls: individual examples of
couches from overproduction,
designer armchairs, family sofas
to cuddle down on, etc., etc.
Wollkultur
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Sallstr. 81, open Tue. – Fri.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 – 6 p.m.,
Sat. 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is the
place to browse through knitting
books in a cosy atmosphere and
draw inspiration from the great
variety of types of yarn. At Wollkultur (“wool culture”) your creativity can take wing – on wings
knitted from merino, mohair,
tweed, cotton, viscose, linen,
cashmere, silk, etc., etc.
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Events
Festivals and celebrations in Hannover
It’s almost impossible to count the opportunities Hannover offers for
exuberant celebrations. Festivities great and small, open-air events,
live music, unusual kinds of festival – the calendar of events is bursting
at the seams.
Marksmen’s Fair
A tradition going back almost 500
years! The biggest Marksmen’s
Fair in the world, with over 250
showmen and 1½ million visitors,
is the annual focus of attention
for ten whole days, and not only
for marksmen and markswomen!
Parties, live music, fairground rides
– there’s always an excuse for
another round of Hannover’s
national drink “lüttje lage”. The
next time: 4 – 13 July 2014.
MASALA Festival
The World Beat Festival has
been firmly entered in the diaries
of all fans of quality world music
since 1995. Masala means mixture, and this is a place where
the cultures of the most diverse
nations meet to celebrate the
idea of international (musical)
understanding together. Coming
round again from 16 – 27 July 2014.
Fährmannsfest
The “Ferryman’s Festival” is the
biggest alternative open-air
music festival in Hannover, and a
summer fest for a whole district
of the city, equally attractive to
young and old. Today, this “little
Wood­stock” offers not only live
music, but also a diverse cultural
pro­gramme and special events
for children. Colourful and peaceful, quiet and loud.
Maschsee Lake Festival
One of the biggest events in northern Germany, with more than
2 million visitors! A place to celebrate, flirt, stroll and dine: for
three whole weeks this maritime summer festival offers concert
highlights, sporting events on the water, open-air dance evenings, performances by artistes and a host of culinary treats. On
the four music stages round about the lake one concert highlight
follows another, with local, national and international artists.
Enjoy the summer evenings, relax on secluded terraces with a
view out over the lake and simply enjoy yourself – the Maschsee
Lake Festival offers that incomparable feeling of being on holiday! For the latest information visit www.maschseefest.de.
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Theatres, museums, art galleries
Theatres
Classic drama, multimedia productions, contemporary
dance drama, theatre by and for children and young people – Hannover’s theatre scene is very diverse and of a
very high standard. Commedia Futura, Compagnie Fredewess, the Theater fensterzurstadt, the puppet theatre
Theatrio Figurentheaterhaus, the Theaterwerkstatt
Hannover, the Theater in der List and many others offer
a multitude of thrilling productions.
Theatres
Museums and
art galleries
kestnergesellschaft
One of the biggest German arts
associations. Contemporary
artists of international importance exhibit their very latest
works here – the “House in Mud”
project by the Spanish artist
Santiago Sierra has already
almost become a legend.
Sprengel Museum Hannover
The Sprengel Museum with its comprehensive collection is one
of the most celebrated galleries in the world for the art of the
20th and 21st centuries. Works of German Expressionism, French
Cubism and abstract art, and of tendencies such as Minimal Art,
Nouveau Réalisme, Informalism, Conceptual Art and PostMinimal Art – it would scarcely be possible to envisage a more
comprehensive overview. In addition to the Kurt Schwitters
Archive, the gallery houses impressive groups of works by,
among others, Pablo Picasso, Paul Klee und Emil Nolde, the Niki
de Saint Phalle Donation, and rooms designed by artists – outstanding among which are the “Abstract Cabinet” of El Lissitzky
and a reconstruction of Kurt Schwitters’s “Merzbau”.
Kunstverein
The Kunstverein (Arts Association) presents the latest developments in contemporary art in
some four to six individual and
group exhibitions a year. In addition, every other year the “Autumn Exhibition” turns the spotlight on the art scene in Lower
Saxony and Bremen.
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Getting about
üstra
The buses and trams of the Hannover transport undertaking üstra will
get you from A to B quickly and in an environmentally friendly manner.
If you simply want to get from one part of Hannover to another as
easily as possible, the üstra services will enable you to do so reliably at
intervals of just a few minutes.
Quicar
This is the best way of getting
around the town by car easily,
simply and economically. Register via the internet, and then
simply go to the nearest Quicar
shop with your driving licence
and identity document, book the
type of car you need, and you’re
off. There are already more than
50 stations in Hannover, with 250
vehicles available.
Tricycle taxi
If you want to go sightseeing in a
particularly relaxed manner, the
best way is by tricycle taxi. In the
summer you will find them standing outside the train station,
waiting to pick you up – and the
driver will be thoroughly well
informed about all the highlights
to the left and to the right of your
route.
Segway
Go on a thoroughly relaxed tour
of discovery through the city at
speeds of up to 20 kph: you can,
for example, explore the “Red
Thread” or the Old Town with a
Steward of the Marksmen’s Fair
acting as a guide, who will tell
you some absorbing tales about
Hannover. Operating a Segway is
child’s play.
Bicycle hire
Don‘t worry: Hannover has hardly
any hills, so it’s certainly a great
idea to explore the city by bike.
Whether you go to the Bike Park
next to the Central Train Station,
or to “Nextbike”: whichever you
choose, it’s easy to get hold of a
bike. Oh, and yes: there are also
tandems available at “Hannovers
FahrradScout”.
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Tips for trips
An introduction to Hannover Region
Hannover Region, which by the way also includes the City of Hannover
itself, offers a large number of exciting destinations for excursions.
Sport, culture, experience, adventure – the great variety of opportunities for weekend trips attracts many families as well. “Recreation close
at hand” is more than just a slogan.
The Deister Hills
Go cycling or rambling; relax and
discover new things. Only about
30 km to the south-west of
Hannover there is a green paradise waiting to be discovered: the
Deister Hills. Old manor houses,
country estates, village churches,
half-timbered buildings, parks,
museums – nature and culture
everywhere!
Blauer See
Clear, clean water and a wonderful sandy beach, a water ski
cableway and a 65-metre-long
giant slide – the Blauer See
(“Blue Lake”) in Garbsen is the
attraction for families and water
sports enthusiasts in the summer. The beginners’ and advanced wakeboard courses are absolute hits!
Lake Steinhude, kitesurfing
This is north-western Germany’s biggest lake, with the island
fortress of Wilhelmstein and Steinhude bathing island, as well
as a marvellous sandy beach. And it is, of course, the leading
address for water sport in Hannover Region. Swimming, sailing,
surfing, rowing, canoeing, pedalo boating and above all kiteboarding. Over the last few years Lake Steinhude has developed
into a centre for all kitesurfing fans. And if you feel you need a
break, you can slope off to the Insect Museum or the Lake Steinhude Nature Park Centre, or enjoy the abundance of delicious
things to eat all around the lake.
Rivers Ihme and Leine
The ultimate trend in water
sport: stand-up paddle surfing is
fitness training for the whole
body with a high fun factor.
Simply get on the board and
paddle away. For example on the
River Ihme, the River Leine or the
Maschsee Lake.
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Tips for trips
Horseracing & iPlayGolf
High-performance sport in Langenhagen! From April until October the
racecourse offers a blend of high society gala and popular fairground
atmosphere as the “gees” go all out for a “win” or a “place”. And on the
same site you will find “iPlayGolf”, an opportunity to play golf without
expensive club membership or complicated restrictions on admission.
A place to enjoy relaxed leisure time with colleagues, friends or family.
Aerial adventure parks
There are no less than three
venues in Hannover Region for
people who like to climb up to
heights. At “PirateRock” in Isernhagen, a pirate ship is waiting for
climbers to conquer it. “Time to
team” in Springe goes up to a
height of 21 m. And in the Lake
Steinhude Adventure Park, the
SeaTree offers the ultimate in fun
on the high ropes for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
The Bison Paddock
Not only bison but also wolves,
bears, lynxes, deer and wild
horses: in the Bison Paddock you
can experience more than 100
different species of wild animal in
their natural habitats and yet
almost within touching dis­tance
all the year round. The Falconry
offers breathtaking flight displays: thrills for all the family!
Hannover Adventure Zoo
A river trip on the Zambezi, polar
bears almost at your fingertips in
Yukon Bay, kangaroos in the
Australian Outback and tigers,
leopards and elephants in the
Jungle Palace: Hannover’s classic
excursion destination consists of
a series of thematic worlds that
fascinate all visitors. The latest
attraction is “Kibongo”, a truly
naturalistic realm for the anthro-
poid apes, with a stream running
through it and imposing cliffs for
them to climb on. Then there is
the village of Mollywoop with its
mice, sheep and goats; and when
the farmer feeds the pigs at
Meyer’s Farm, the eyes of all –
yes, really all – the watching
children shine. Why can’t the
weekend last a whole week?
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Places to stay
After an exciting day, you need to sleep well!
There are an enormous number of hotels available in Hannover: if you
plan your visit a bit in advance, you can save ready cash on your reservation. In addition, there are numerous ways of finding private accommodation. You can also stay the night cheaply at one of the youth
hostels. Or if you prefer to be a bit more trendy, you can explore the
couchsurfing scene with just a few mouse clicks.
Hannover International
Youth Hostel
Hannover International Youth
Hostel is located at Ferdinand
Wilhelm Fricke Weg 1 in
Hannover’s Sports Park, in idyllic
green surroundings and yet right
in the centre of the city. It is one
of Germany’s most modern youth
hostels.
Gästeresidenz
PelikanViertel
You will soon get to feel at home
at this apartment house in its
historic redbrick building (1906)
in the Pelikan Quarter. The economical boarding house combines the advantages of a family
hotel with those of having a flat
of your own – or almost.
Schlafgut.
Hotel im Werkhof
This hotel in the Nordstadt district offers everything you could
wish. It is furnished in a pleasant
Mediterranean style, its breakfast is legendary and its beds “a
dream”. And right next door, the
Level Up Fitness Centre offers a
sauna, a solarium and a sun
terrace.
Hotel Avalon
The Avalon in the List district is a
typical example of the many
out-of-the-ordinary hotels that
the city has to offer. The rooms in
the art nouveau house close to
the Eilenriede city forest each
have a style quite of their own.
A yoga room, a sauna and a
wellness and massage room
round things off.
Bed’nBudget Cityhostel
The Bed’nBudget at Osterstrasse
37, right in the city centre, offers
very economical accommodation. And if you feel you need a
bit more comfort, you can use
Apps’nUpgrades to book a bit
extra. The ideal place from where
to set out on an excursion into
the city.
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Service
The quickest way to get all the gen!
Anyone who wants to get to know a city from every perspective needs
a guide who knows his way around. Hannover Marketing and Tourism
offers comprehensive service regarding all aspects of a visit to Hannover, and has many special offers available.
Team Tourist Information
All-round service is available at the Tourist Information office directly
opposite the Central Station, or at the Information Counter in the New
Town Hall. There you can get information on individual places of interest in the city and on city tours, as well as brochures, event tickets in
advance and souvenirs.
Tourist Information
Ernst-August-Platz 8
D-30159 Hannover, Germany
Tel.: + 49 (0) 511 / 12345-111
info@hannover-tourismus.de
Infocounter im Neuen Rathaus
Trammplatz 2
D-30159 Hannover
Germany
Tel.: + 49 (0) 511 / 168-45333
Guided tours /
Bus tour of the City
The Herrenhausen Gardens, the
New Town Hall and the charming
Old Town are just a few of the
highlights of the “hop-on, hopoff” bus tour of the city, which is
something not to be missed.
For further information visit
www.hannover.de/stadttouren
HannoverCard
Discover Hannover and the Region
conveniently and cheaply with the
HannoverCard. This entitles you to
travel free on all buses, trams and
local trains throughout the entire
Greater Hannover Transport Association (GVH) area. This way you can
enjoy the tourist highlights of the
City and Region at substantially
reduced prices.
For further information visit
www.hannover.de/hannovercard
You can download the Hannover App für iPhone, iPad
or Android free of charge from the appropriate stores.
Hannover Tourism on Facebook: top events in the
fields of culture, art and music and exclusive tips all at
a glance – share all the highlights of your tour with us.
The Red Thread
A red line, 4,200 metres long, will
lead you through Hannover to a
wealth of architectural, historical
and amusingly entertaining
sights. Follow the Red Thread,
and you will find a lot of new
views and gain some new insights! You can get the accompanying brochure from Tourist
Information.