Hannover Things to Do Tips by sabsi

For me Hannover has got the most gorgeous town hall in the world. It looks really old but it was only built in the beginning of the 20th century.

Inside there are four models of Hannover in the different centuries and right after the war.

Plus there is a lift to the tower, great view from up there!!

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Directions: Quite close to the city centre. There's a nice park next to it (nice picnic there) and it's close to our lake, the 'Maschsee'.
Other Contact: http://www.hannover.de

It's painted on the ground of the city centre and if you follow it, you'll see many of the few sights we have ;-) Like the opera that you can see on the picture!

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Directions: Ask for a brochure at the tourist information (next to the central railway station).
Other Contact: http://www.hannover.de

The Maschsee is an artificial lake (But I won't tell ya when it was built ;-) in the city centre. It's really nice there when the weather is fine and you can get yourself a boat and row, sail or paddle across it. And it's great for a walk or to go inline skating as well.

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Directions: From the city centre walk towards the town hall and go on for 5 mts, there it is.

Built by famous French artist Niki de Saint-Phalle the Nanas are the most popular piece of art in the city I guess.

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Directions: At the banks of the river 'Leine' in the old town. (thats's the same place where the flee market takes place on Saturdays.)

A top modern art museum! Make sure not to miss the lightrooms!! Amazing pieces of art and the darkest place I've ever been to! The rest os great as well. Changing exhibitions!

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Directions: At the north of the Maschsee, you can get there by bus or walk from U-Bahn Stops Aegidientorplatz or Waterloo.

The biggest computer fair in the world is always on in March. The city is packed with business travellers and the traffic is crazy.

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Directions: At the Fairground (as it's called again now, not Expo ground anymore .....). Tram stops Messe Ost (Fair East) and Messe Nord (Fair North)
Other Contact: http://www.cebit.de

In the year 2000 my hometown was host of the world exhibition Expo 2000. What an amazing experience. What have we done to deserve this ?! ;-)
A summer full of exotic visitors, architecture, Culture, Celebrities and an experience of a lifetime!

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Directions: The new Expo ground was built next to the already existing fairground. The area was the biggest ever for a world exhibition!! You can see a few pavilions still there (e.g. the Dutch one on the picture
Other Contact: See my travelogues about Expo to

The Steinhuder Meer is approx. 45 minutes outside of Hannover. It's a big lake and it's nice for a walk or a boat trip in summer. The main town at the lake is Steinhude. The lake is famous for its smoked fish, especially eels. You have to try them!

See my Steinhude page for more

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Address: West of Hannover.

A nice view over the Maschsee and the whole city and a unique elevator!

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Directions: Go from the city centre direction to Aegidientorplatz and turn right. You can't miss it. Closest U-Bahn Stops are 'Markthalle' and Aegidientorplatz ('Aegi')

Go to the Tiergarten, a park which keeps a few animals and feed the wild boars with Spaghetti.

They love it. I have done so since I was a little kid!!

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