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Herrenhausen Garten: Its abundant nature is an integral part of Hannover's scenery. One of the benchmarks of this green city are the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, an exquisite example of 17th century baroque gardening. They were modelled according to the gardens of Versailles designs and comprise of two individual garden complexes, the English Grosser Garden and the Botanical Berggarten. 
Address: Herrenhäuser Strasse 4, 30419 Hannover

Landesmuseum: With three great collections, of Archaeology, Natural History and Ethnology, the State Gallery (Landesgalerie) and a Coin Gallery, the State Museum of Lower Saxony, impresses with the size and range of its artefacts.  Here, Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer meet dinosaurs, amphibians, serpents and ancient civilisations of Latin America.
Address: Willy-Brandt-Allee 5, 30169 Hannover, www.landesmuseum-hannover.niedersachsen.de

Altes Rathaus: One of the oldest buildings in Hannover, the medieval Old City Hall, was built over a century, starting in 1410. In 1844, a citizens movement guided by architect Conrad Wilhelm Hase managed to prevent the plans for its demolition and restored it to its original form. Admire the magnificent Gothic pediments with the ornamental frieze with the portraits of princes and coats of arms. 
Address: Karmarschstrasse 42, 30159 Hannover
 
Marktkirche: The oldest church in Hannover was built with bricks in the 14th century and is an excellent example of North-German Gothic architecture. Its impressive interior was destroyed during WWII and restored in the 1950s. 
Address: Hanns-Lilje-Platz 2, 30159 Hannover

Neues Rathaus: Built in 1913, by the calm waters of lake Maschsee, the majestic New City 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 a panorama of Maschpark park and the city. 
Address: Trammplatz 2, 30159 Hannover

Historisches Museum Hanover: 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. Part of it is dedicated to the local folklore and traditions. 
Address: Pferdestrasse 6, 30159 Hannover

Sprengel Museum Hannover: Impressive in both size and design, the modern art museum of Hannover has 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, Andy Warhol, Paul Klee, Max Ernst, Niki de Saint-Phalle and by Kurt Schwitter, one of the famous personalities of the city. 
Address: Kurt-Schwitters-Platz, 30169 Hannover, www.sprengel-museum.de
 
Hannover (Erlebnis) Zoo: One of the most beautiful and modern adventure Zoos in Europe. It is divided in seven fascinating theme worlds, corresponding to different geographic landscapes of the planet, from river Zambezi of Africa and the Indian Jungle Palace, to the Canadian Yukon Bay. 
Address: Adenauerallee 3, 30175 Hannover, www.zoo-hannover.de

Maschsee: The huge artificial lake of Maschsee in the heart of the city was designed in the 1930s and has been a favourite place for recreation for locals and visitors alike, ever since. An ideal scenery for a picnic, jogging and roller skating, swimming, rowing, paddle boats as well as dining on board dining on the picturesque vessels that cross the lake, especially in the summer. 
Address: Am Maschpark, Hannover

Wilhelm Busch - German Museum for Caricature and Drawings: Dedicated to the art of caricature and satire, this amazing theme museum houses more than 40,000 works by famous artists of the genre, from around the world. The “Golden Era” collection of British satire and the work by innovative German comics artist Wilhelm Busch (1832 - 1908). 
Address: Georgengarten 1, www.karikatur-museum.de

Commercial traffic in Hannover is focused around the vast, pedestrianised Kröpcke Square, in the heart of the city. At Bahnhofstrasse you will see a multitude of department stores and the greatest international clothes chains, while elegant Georgstrasse is the ideal place to wander around shops, hip boutiques with designer clothes and expensive jewellers. For a more atmospheric walk, do try the recently redecorated underground commercial arcade Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade with its modern look and trendy shops. 

Shopping centre Ernst-August-Galerie (by the central station) is a modern temple of shopping, with more than 150 shops and restaurants, in elegant surroundings. The stately commercial arcade Galerie Luise (near the Opera) houses a number of expensive fashion boutiques with designer clothes and accessories as well as gourmet restaurants. Nearby Kröpcke Passage is of similar aesthetics. 

The best place to engage in culinary adventures is Hannover Market Hall, the roofed market with the greatest variety of food in Lower Saxony and a favourite meeting point for a quick cappuccino or casual lunch. If you are on a used goods safari, do not miss Am Hohen Ufer (ever Saturday at Altstadt), one of the largest and oldest flea markets by the banks of Leine river.

Those looking for culinary adventures will be satisfied in Hannover. Typical German flavours, high standards gourmet cuisine, Mediterranean specials and creative cuisine from around the world, all have their own place on the culinary map of Hannover. 

Lately, the rebirth of local products can also be seen in restaurants that serve traditional Lower Saxony dishes. Try curly kale with a special type of pork sausage, Calenberger Pfannenschlag (minced meat with bulgur) and fried or smoked eel from Lake Steinhude. For more refined flavours, try local asparagus from the famous regions of Burgdorf and Nienburg, and the Welfenspeise desert (a local version of crème caramel with wine sauce). 

The city night life is equally diverse. In the Old City and the broader area you will find dozens of traditional pubs, elegant cocktail bars and small clubs where you can enjoy many and different types of music, with live bands or DJs on the decks. Visit popular Linden district or the area around Steintor for partying till late. In the summer, the famous beer gardens of Hannover are a real hot spot.

• Schützenfest (Marksmen’s Festival): With a tradition that is revived without interruption since the 16th century, the greatest gathering of marksmen in the world is a gigantic ten days fair (in July) with exciting entertainment theme games, food, drink and festive atmosphere. The festival culminates in the Great Parade of 12,000 marksmen from every corner of the planet, an impressive spectacle with 128 groups and more than 70 floats.  
• Maschsee Lake Festival: One of the largest open air parties in Northern Germany is held annually and for three weeks (July- August) around the banks of lake Maschsee. Music, street theatre, clowns, waters sports, games and culinary treats compose a unique program for adults and children next to a dreamy location. The opening and closing of the event include an impressive fireworks show. 
• Masala World Beat Festival: One of the most eclectic world music festivals hosts for ten days every year (June) top ethnic music artists and bands from every corner of the planet. The multicultural event covers a wide range of world musics, from jazz and tango to funk and salsa. 
• Swinging Hannover: Every year on Assumption Day, more than 300,000 people gather in the square in front of the New City Hall to enjoy for free a concert marathon by jazz and swing musicians.

Transportation from the airport to the city

Aegean Airlines lands on Hannover Airport (HAI) 15 km north from Hannover city centre. At the airport you will find a variety of duty- free shops, restaurants, cafés, bars, banks, ATMs, foreign exchange offices, postal services, children's play areas, a pharmacy and a hair salon. There are also two prayer rooms available (Christian and Muslim religion). Airport guests are offered a charged Wi-Fi service (Wi-Fi is free for the first 60 minutes). For travellers non owning any portable devices connecting to the Internet, there are internet booths available at the departures hall of Terminal C (Café SkyLounge).

The fastest way to get to the city centre from the airport is to catch line S5 of the suburban train (S-bahn) from the Railway Station of the airport (Hannover Flughafen) to the Central Railway Station of the city (Hanover Hauptsbahnhof). Trains depart every 30 minutes (from 03.35 to 01.05) and the journey takes 18 minutes. The train station is located in Terminal C.