Brick Gothic, Classicism, and Baroque Garden Art
The list of sights around your holiday apartment in Hanover is long. Start your city tour in the Old Town with buildings in the style of North German Brick Gothic.
The Market Church with its nearly 100-meter-high church tower is considered a landmark of the city. Next to the Martin Luther monument, you will find the statue of a choir boy who, according to legend, survived a fall from the bell tower.
The Old Town Hall is also a highlight of the city. With its Brick Expressionism, it is a real eye-catcher from the outside. Inside, it is currently available for events and conferences.
The Herrenhausen Gardens offer relaxation. The extensive garden complex consists of the Great Garden, the Berggarten, the Georgengarten, and the Welfengarten.
Between May and September, fireworks are regularly held in the Great Garden as part of an International Fireworks Competition, where pyrotechnicians from around the world compete against each other.
In the summer months, musical and theatrical performances also take place outdoors.
Another important and impressive building is the Welfenschloss from the 19th century. Today, the former castle houses the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hanover. In front of the castle, there is an oversized bronze statue of the Lower Saxony Steed, the heraldic animal of the state.
Those interested in technology should make a detour to the nearby Autostadt Wolfsburg. The city was founded in the 20th century and became famous for the production of the legendary VW Beetle.
Hanover at Its Most Beautiful
During your exploration tour near your holiday apartment in Hanover, you should not miss the Maschsee. It is an ideal place for relaxation for walkers, cyclists, and canoe trips.
Also impressive is the New Town Hall. This castle-like magnificent building is located directly next to a beautiful garden with a pond, which you can also visit.
Animal Fun and Water Sports for the Whole Family
Not far from your holiday apartment in Hanover, you will also find many offers for the whole family. For example, visit the Adventure Zoo. It is open daily from 9 AM to 6:30 PM. (As of October 2023)
Water enthusiasts should not miss Sealife. Tickets for viewing the underwater worlds are available from €18 per person. (As of October 2023)
As a contrast to the big city, various destinations in the countryside are ideal for a holiday with a dog in the Hanover region. The Steinhuder Meer is the largest lake in northwestern Germany. Here you can take long walks and splash around with your four-legged friend.
It also offers safe water sports opportunities: sailing, surfing, canoeing, swimming, and much more. All this can be tried by you and your children.
In the north of Hanover is Walsrode with the Walsrode Bird Park. Here you can marvel at the diversity of species.
The Diversity of Hanover's Gastronomy
Where to start in a city like Hanover when it comes to food and drink? Over 1,000 restaurants and 500 cafes are listed in the gastronomy guides for the area around your affordable holiday apartment in Hanover.
Those who like hearty and traditional dishes should try the Hanoverian Knipp, a gruel sausage that includes everything left over from butchering. The result is a tasty sausage that is eaten on bread with fried potatoes and side dishes. It goes well with one of the city's excellent beers.
The people of Hanover prefer the Brauhaus Ernst August, Gilde Brewery, or Herrenhausen Private Brewery. Here you can taste beers and participate in tours.
Those who like to cook in their own holiday apartment will find more than 70 market stalls in the large market hall near the Old Town. Here you can find all kinds of delicacies: from regional and seasonal products to exotic treats. The hall is open Monday to Saturday from 7 AM. It closes at 8 PM at the beginning of the week, and on Thursdays and Fridays, it is open until 10 PM. On Saturdays, it closes its doors at 5 PM. (As of October 2023)
Theater and Exhibitions – Everything Your Heart Desires
During your city tour in Hanover, you should not miss a visit to the Hanover State Opera. A breathtaking program and varied pieces are performed here, for which you should get tickets in advance.
The Varieté Theater also has spectacular shows to offer! There is something for everyone.
Art enthusiasts should not miss the State Museum. Here you can admire artworks from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM. (As of October 2023)