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Hannover ranks second among major cities - Visit Hannover

ADFC Cycling Climate Test 2024

Hannover ranks second among major cities

Hannover ranks second in the ADFC 2024 Bicycle Climate Test! The city scores high for its vision, bike routes, and commitment to sustainable mobility—and invites visitors to explore the city through creative bike tours.

A bike path in the evening light with cyclists, next to a meadow where many people are picnicking and relaxing

Cycling in Hannover

ADFC Bicycle-Friendly Cities Survey 2024: Hannover Ranks Second Among Major Cities

Hannover is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in Germany: In the latest Bicycle Climate Test conducted by the German Cyclists’ Association (ADFC), the capital of Lower Saxony achieved an outstanding 2nd place in the category of large cities with over 500,000 inhabitants. With an overall score of 3.52, Hannover is just behind Frankfurt am Main (3.49) and ahead of Bremen (3.54).

Nationwide Cycling Climate Survey with 213,000 participants
The ADFC Bicycle Climate Test is conducted every two years and is considered the most important barometer of public sentiment regarding the development of cycling in German cities. In the fall of 2024, approximately 213,000 citizens across Germany had the opportunity to share their opinions on bike lanes, their sense of safety, infrastructure, and available services. The initiative is supported primarily by the Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport. 

“Hannover – Let’s Ride”: A City with a Strategy
Through the “Hannover – Lust auf Fahrrad” initiative, the city has been pursuing a clearly defined vision of a sustainable transportation culture since 2016. The goal is to increase the share of bicycle traffic to 25 percent by 2025. A key milestone in this effort is the expansion of a citywide network of bicycle routes that connects central neighborhoods via safe, signposted routes.

“This outstanding ranking shows that our investments in cycling are paying off. Year after year, cycling in Hannover is becoming safer, more enjoyable, and more commonplace. Coming in second in the ADFC test is an incentive to pick up the pace even further,” said Hannover’s Mayor Belit Onay. 

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) is also getting on board with cycling
. HMTG offers a variety of themed bike tours. In addition to the crime-themed bike tour and the culinary bike tour, the musical bike tour on August 17 promises to be a special experience. Three key locations linked to Hannover’s history will be artistically highlighted. You can find more information about the bike concert here.

 

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