Sailing on Lake Steinhuder Meer, hiking in the Deister

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Sail on the idyllic Lake Steinhuder Meer by day or ride on horseback through picturesque heathland; in the evening, enjoy the pleasures of city life with opera, concerts, and variety shows: the Hannover vacation region offers particularly charming contrasts. Active vacationers will find plenty of opportunities for sports and outdoor recreation around the state capital. In summer, Lake Steinhuder Meer, with its maritime charm, invites visitors to go pedal boating or rowing, or to swim and sunbathe on the beach. A boat tour allows you to explore the historic fortress island of Wilhelmstein. Cyclists can also ride all the way around the lake on their own or rented bikes. And in the evening, the state capital of Hannover beckons with its wide range of cultural offerings, just a stone’s throw away from the cozy restaurants and pubs in the rural surroundings.

Portal for the vacation region

The Hannover vacation region offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational activities in its diverse landscapes. Surrounding the state capital are lakes, rolling hills, and forests, as well as heath and moorland, idyllic half-timbered farmhouses, and family-friendly small towns. Here, you can plan a vacation that is sometimes exciting and sometimes relaxing, depending on how you feel that day. An overview of accommodations and offers in the Region Hannover is available on the vacation portal of Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH at www.visit-hannover.com/urlaubsregion. Here, you can conveniently book hotel rooms, guesthouse rooms, and inn rooms, as well as complete adventure packages. As a renowned horse-riding region, the area surrounding Hannover is also ideal for a vacation at a horse ranch.

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Hiking, climbing, or biking

The Deister, located about 30 kilometers southwest of Hannover and reaching an elevation of up to 405 meters, is a great place for hiking. It is Germany’s northernmost low mountain range. Here, the whole family can try their hand at climbing, for example at the high ropes course. Those who prefer to explore Hannover’s local mountains from the saddle of a bicycle will find the “Deisterkreisel” route network just right. The sections of the roughly 100-kilometer loop can be combined individually and offer plenty of sights: Impressive manor houses, village churches, and half-timbered houses bear witness to centuries past. Many scenic golf courses around Hannover invite you to work on your game. Thanks to short distances and an excellent public transportation network, visitors from the surrounding area can quickly reach the state capital of Hannover, where museums and theaters, restaurants and bars, as well as numerous shopping opportunities, offer plenty of variety.

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Tips for Families in the Region Hannover

- Horse and Pet Fair: The traditional Horse and Pet Fair takes place in Burgdorf on six Saturdays
from April through September.- Wennigsen Waterwheels: From April through September, clattering mills mark the way through the Deister. Near Wennigsen, around 20 miniature mills have been set up, featuring scenes from fairy tales and legends.

More information: www.visit-hannover.com/urlaubsregion

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