Must-Do Activities in Hanover

10 Things You Must Do in Hanover

These are 10 things everyone should do at least once in Hanover.

Riding a pedal boat on the Maschsee, drinking Hannover’s iconic drink, “limmern,” going to the flea market, and meeting up at “Unterm Schwanz”—these are typical Hannover activities—but have you tried them yet? Here are 10 things everyone should definitely do at least once in Hannover:

Hanoverian specialty

Drink Lüttje Lage

Everyone should have drunk it once: Hanover's cult drink Lüttje Lage. Beer and grain are drunk from two glasses at the same time.

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Maritime flair in the middle of the city

Celebrate, Relax, and Stay Active at Lake Masch

Whether it's the Maschsee Festival, a walk around the lake, strolling along the lakeshore, or riding a pedal boat—the Maschsee is a hotspot any time of year.

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City tour on your own

Follow the red thread

Everyone should know them: the sights in Hanover. You can explore them on a walking tour along the "Roter Faden."

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Herrenhausen Gardens

Doing a photo shoot in front of the garden splendor

In the Großer Garten and Berggarten, plants and flowers are at their most beautiful—the perfect spot for an outdoor photo shoot.

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Christmas Markets in Hanover

Enjoy Christmas treats

Mulled wine, crêpes, lard cake, mushrooms, Baumstriezel and more can be found at the Christmas markets in the city - can you try them all?

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Meeting points in the city

Arrange to meet at the iconic meeting points

"Unterm Schwanz", "an der Uhr", Aegi, Podbi and so on - do you already know all the abbreviations and meeting points?

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Hanover trade fair city

Attending an expo or trade show

It's no coincidence that Hanover is also known as the "City of Trade Fairs." With so much to offer, everyone should visit a trade fair at the Expo grounds at least once.

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