Place of interest

Anderten lock

The lock was the largest inland lock in Europe when it opened.

View of the lock - two ships passing through. — Anderten Lock (also known as the Hindenburg Lock)

The Anderten Lock overcomes a height difference of 14.70 meters across its two lock chambers. It was inaugurated in 1928. At the time, the lock was a technical marvel, and it remains just as fascinating today.

For more information, see the Wikipedia entry on the Anderten Lock.

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Waterways, rivers and ports

A 35-kilometer network of artificial waterways runs through Hannover, in addition to the Leine and Ihme rivers.

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Sights

Discover Hannover’s sights, rich in history and full of things to do.

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