Hanover is internationally known for the major commercial trade fairs such as the Hanover Messe and the CeBIT, which each attract over 200,000 visitors every year. The Hanover fair ground is the largest in the world. It was significantly extended for the Expo 2000.
Hanover is the capital of Lower Saxony with only half a million inhabitants. Apart from the trade fairs, it offers an attractive mix of culture, arts and nature, including leading museums, an internationally renowned opera house, a fabulous baroque park, and an inner city lake.
Some of the prime sights:
District
1. Mitte
2. Vahrenwald-List
3. Bothfeld-Vahrenheide
4. Buchholz-Kleefeld
5. Misburg-Anderten
6. Kirchrode-Bemerode-Wülferode
7. Südstadt-Bult
8. Döhren-Wülfel
9. Ricklingen
10. Linden-Limmer
11. Ahlem-Badenstedt-Davenstedt
12. Herrenhausen-Stöcken
13. Nord
Neighborhoods
01 Mitte, 02 Calenberger Neustadt, 08 Zoo, 09 Oststadt
10 List, 11 Vahrenwald
12 Vahrenheide, 21 Sahlkamp, 22 Bothfeld, 24 Lahe, 48 Isernhagen-Süd
25 Groß-Buchholz, 26 Kleefeld, 27 Heideviertel
50 Misburg-Nord, 51 Misburg-Süd, 52 Anderten
28 Kirchrode, 47 Bemerode, 53 Wülferode
04 Südstadt, 07 Bult
05 Waldhausen, 06 Waldheim, 29 Döhren, 30 Seelhorst, 31 Wülfel, 32 Mittelfeld
39 Bornum, 40 Ricklingen, 41 Oberricklingen, 42 Mühlenberg, 43 Wettbergen
33 Linden-Nord, 34 Linden-Mitte, 35 Linden-Süd, 36 Limmer
37 Davenstedt, 38 Badenstedt, 44 Ahlem
14 Herrenhausen, 15 Burg, 16 Leinhausen, 17 Ledeburg, 18 Stöcken, 19 Marienwerder, 20 Nordhafen
03 Nordstadt, 13 Hainholz, 45 Vinnhorst, 49 Brink-Hafen
Hanover is internationally known for the major commercial trade fairs such as the Hanover Messe and the CeBIT, which each attract over 200,000 visitors every year. The Hanover fair ground is the largest in the world. It was significantly extended for the Expo 2000.
Hanover is the capital of Lower Saxony with only half a million inhabitants. Apart from the trade fairs, it offers an attractive mix of culture, arts and nature, including leading museums, an internationally renowned opera house, a fabulous baroque park, and an inner city lake.
Some of the prime sights:
District
1. Mitte
2. Vahrenwald-List
3. Bothfeld-Vahrenheide
4. Buchholz-Kleefeld
5. Misburg-Anderten
6. Kirchrode-Bemerode-Wülferode
7. Südstadt-Bult
8. Döhren-Wülfel
9. Ricklingen
10. Linden-Limmer
11. Ahlem-Badenstedt-Davenstedt
12. Herrenhausen-Stöcken
13. Nord
Neighborhoods
(1.) 01 Mitte, 02 Calenberger Neustadt, 08 Zoo, 09 Oststadt
(2.) 10 List, 11 Vahrenwald
(3.) 12 Vahrenheide, 21 Sahlkamp, 22 Bothfeld, 24 Lahe, 48 Isernhagen-Süd
(4.) 25 Groß-Buchholz, 26 Kleefeld, 27 Heideviertel
(5.) 50 Misburg-Nord, 51 Misburg-Süd, 52 Anderten
(6.) 28 Kirchrode, 47 Bemerode, 53 Wülferode
(7.) 04 Südstadt, 07 Bult
(8.) 05 Waldhausen, 06 Waldheim, 29 Döhren, 30 Seelhorst, 31 Wülfel, 32 Mittelfeld
(9.) 39 Bornum, 40 Ricklingen, 41 Oberricklingen, 42 Mühlenberg, 43 Wettbergen
(10.) 33 Linden-Nord, 34 Linden-Mitte, 35 Linden-Süd, 36 Limmer
(11.) 37 Davenstedt, 38 Badenstedt, 44 Ahlem
(12.) 14 Herrenhausen, 15 Burg, 16 Leinhausen, 17 Ledeburg, 18 Stöcken, 19 Marienwerder, 20 Nordhafen
(13.) 03 Nordstadt, 13 Hainholz, 45 Vinnhorst, 49 Brink-Hafen
Altstadt
Neues Rathaus
Sprengel Museum
Herrenhausen
Altstadt
Neues Rathaus
Sprengel Museum
Herrenhausen
MASCHSEE
190 acres of recreational area in the city center. The artificial lake is ideal for yachting, canoeing and pedal boating. Of course it also offers enough space for long walks, jogging and skating. The Sprengel Museum is on the northern tip of the lake. The new town hall is on the other side of Maschpark.
STRANDBAD
The swimming beach located on the southeast bank of Maschsee was opened in 1937 and is still popular today, especially with families. The original entrance building and changing cubicles still exist and are now listed buildings. It is open from mid-Mai to the end of August.
Rudolf-von-Bennigsen-Ufer 83, 30519 Hanover
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NANAS / SCULPURE MILE
Along Leibnizufer, in the park area alongside the river Leine, three of Niki de Saint Phalle’s famous Nanas have become one of Hanover’s most popular landmarks. Other artists represented along the sculpture mile include Erich Hauser and John Henry.
On Saturdays, Germany’s oldest flea market takes place here (Am Hohen Ufer 1) from the early morning through to the afternoon.
TIERGARTEN
The Tiergarten was originally created in 1678/79 for hunting. 120 fallow deer were let free in the forest - approximately the number living there today. Apart from the animals, the Tiergarten is also loved for its large, old trees.
Tiergartenstraße 149, 30559 Hanover
MARIENBURG
Marienburg Castle is perched on a hilltop near the town of Pattensen south of Hanover.
The splendid neo-gothic palace was built by King George V in the mid-19th century as a gift to his wife Mary. Guided tours offer a fascinating glimpse of life behind the scenes. In summer, the castle is used as a venue for live music and plays. The old coach house and stables now house a café and restaurant.
Marienberg 1, 30982 Pattensen
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DIE EILENRIEDE
At over 640 hectares, the Eilenriede is Europe's largest city forest and is also known as Hanover's “green lung”. Especially at the weekends, people come here for picnics, cycle rides, a jog or a walk.
For more information on the city of Hanover please also refer to Homepage offering comprehensive information, also in English.
MASCHSEE
190 acres of recreational area in the city center. The artificial lake is ideal for yachting, canoeing and pedal boating. Of course it also offers enough space for long walks, jogging and skating. The Sprengel Museum is on the northern tip of the lake. The new town hall is on the other side of Maschpark.
STRANDBAD
The swimming beach located on the southeast bank of Maschsee was opened in 1937 and is still popular today, especially with families. The original entrance building and changing cubicles still exist and are now listed buildings. It is open from mid-Mai to the end of August.
Rudolf-von-Bennigsen-Ufer 83, 30519 Hanover,
Homepage
NANAS / SCULPURE MILE
Along Leibnizufer, in the park area alongside the river Leine, three of Niki de Saint Phalle’s famous Nanas have become one of Hanover’s most popular landmarks. Other artists represented along the sculpture mile include Erich Hauser and John Henry.
On Saturdays, Germany’s oldest flea market takes place here (Am Hohen Ufer 1) from the early morning through to the afternoon.
TIERGARTEN
The Tiergarten was originally created in 1678/79 for hunting. 120 fallow deer were let free in the forest - approximately the number living there today. Apart from the animals, the Tiergarten is also loved for its large, old trees.
Tiergartenstraße 149, 30559 Hanover
MARIENBURG
Marienburg Castle is perched on a hilltop near the town of Pattensen south of Hanover.
The splendid neo-gothic palace was built by King George V in the mid-19th century as a gift to his wife Mary. Guided tours offer a fascinating glimpse of life behind the scenes. In summer, the castle is used as a venue for live music and plays. The old coach house and stables now house a café and restaurant.
Marienberg 1, 30982 Pattensen
Homepage
DIE EILENRIEDE
At over 640 hectares, the Eilenriede is Europe's largest city forest and is also known as Hanover's “green lung”. Especially at the weekends, people come here for picnics, cycle rides, a jog or a walk.
For more information on the city of Hanover please also refer to Homepage offering comprehensive information, also in English.
CONSULAR AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES, BREMEN
Flughafenallee 18, 4th Floor
28199 Bremen
The agency operates on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis (no appointments).
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:30 am to 1:30 pm Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Please note that not all services are offered at the Consular Agency in Bremen. Please check online for more detailed information.
Homepage
British Consulate in Frankfurt am Main
Bockenheimer Anlage 44
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Tel 069 273 088 00
gov.uk/contact-consular-services-germany (Contact form)
The public transport system in Hanover is well-developed and is mostly very reliable. There are busses and trams (Stadtbahn) as well as suburban trains (S-Bahn) covering the metropolitan region around Hanover with efficient services. www.uestra.de offers a journey planner and all information on tariffs also in English.
Please remember to validate your ticket before you start your journey.
GENERAL SHOPPING HOURS
Large stores and city center: Mon - Sat 10 am to 8 pm
Smaller stores, stores located outside city center or in smaller towns:
Mon-Fri 9.30 am to 6 or 7 pm and Sat 9.30 am to 2 or 4 pm
All shops are closed on Sundays. Supermarkets generally open earlier, mostly 8 a.m.
Kieser Training
Focus on strengthening specific muscle groups and offer health-oriented training for preventive and therapeutic purposes.
Brühlstraße 11-13, Torhaus, 30169 Hanover-Calenberger Neustadt
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Fitness First
high standard, modern atmosphere gym
Georgstr. 10 + 14, 30159 Hanover
Hildesheimer Str. 420, 30519 Hanover
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Glücksgefühl
Feeling of happiness – studio for women offering various courses as well as individual training facilities.
Gabelsbergerstr. 16, 30163 Hanover
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On account of repeated attacks on humans by certain dangerous dogs, the state governments in Germany
issued regulations regarding keeping certain dog races which are considered dangerous.
Dangerous dog races according to the HundeVO are amongst others Pitbull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Rottweiler.
Dogs that have in the past attacked or bitten humans or other animals without any apparent reason are also categorized as being dangerous.
For these above-mentioned dogs, the owner needs official permission from the relevant local authorities.
On account of repeated attacks on humans by certain dangerous dogs, the state governments in Germany
issued regulations regarding keeping certain dog races which are considered dangerous.
Dangerous dog races according to the HundeVO are amongst others Pitbull Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, Bull Terrier, Bulldog, Rottweiler.
Dogs that have in the past attacked or bitten humans or other animals without any apparent reason are also categorized as being dangerous.
For these above-mentioned dogs, the owner needs official permission from the relevant local authorities.
