Press Release

The Bow Lift, the “Neuschwanstein of the North,” or Europe’s largest urban forest—come discover the Hanover vacation region!

Sail across the Steinhuder Meer by boat, watch heathlands, moors, and forests glide by at a leisurely trot from horseback, or hike in the Deister, always heading toward the summit, accompanied by birdsong and the rustling of leaves.

Discover the sights on a double-decker bus and feel a little bit royal during a tour of Marienburg Castle: With the state capital at its center and the small towns and villages surrounding it, the Hanover region offers a wide range of opportunities to make your vacation both exciting and relaxing.

12 interesting facts about the Hannover region that might even surprise some Hannover fans:

Did you know that...

...the Eilenriede City Forest, at 642 hectares, is about twice as large as Central Park in New York?
... there are over 1,000 kilometers of bike paths in the Hanover region?
... Hanover also ruled the Kingdom of Great Britain for 123 years? From 1714 to 1837, the princes of Hanover sat on the British throne.
... Hannover hosts Germany's oldest flea market? Every Saturday morning since 1967, it has invited visitors to stroll along the banks of the Leine in the Old Town.
... that Hanover can even make music come out of a manhole cover? In front of the main train station, music program at www.gullyman.eu
... a curved dome lift in the New City Hall—the only one of its kind in the world—that curves its way up into the dome to take visitors to the observation deck?
... Hannover is very inventive? Werner von Siemens (dynamo), Karl Jatho (powered flight), Emil Berliner (gramophone, phonograph record), and Walter Bruch (color television) were all from here.
... the Deister, Hannover's local mountain range, with peaks reaching up to 405 meters, is a great place for hiking?
... Hanover has its own “sea”? The Steinhuder Meer draws “emigrants” to Wilhelmstein Island.
... visitors can follow the Red Thread? The 4,200-meter-long trail, painted on the ground, leads to 36 points of interest.
... shopping enthusiasts can browse nearly 300,000 square meters of retail space in the city center?
... that Marienburg Castle is known as the “Neuschwanstein of the North”? George V gave the castle to his wife, Marie, as a gift for her 39th birthday.

Of course, there are many other reasons, attractions, and highlights—such as the Herrenhausen Gardens, Lake Maschsee, and the numerous theaters and museums—that make a visit to the Hannover vacation region well worth it. All current events can be found at www.visit-hannover.com.

e-magazine, 360° panoramas, and promotional brochures
To help you plan your next day trip or short getaway right from home, Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH has created a new e-magazine. Under the motto “Discover Your Region,” visitors can click their way through the highlights and hidden gems of the Hannover region—conveniently using their cell phone, tablet, or computer. 360° panoramic photos and short videos of many attractions offer new insights and very special experiences even before you go.

www.visit-hannover.com/entdeckedeineregion
Also available on the website are the new promotional brochures for the Steinhuder Meer, the Horse Region, and the Deister. All three brochures, which are available in PDF format for browsing, provide detailed introductions to the respective recreational regions. Hiking tips for the Deister mountain range, suggestions for activities on Steinhuder Meer, and recommendations for horseback riding tours invite you to visit. Striking photos, overview maps, and recommendations for regular events round out the offerings.

You can find many more tours, packages, and special offers in the Hannover vacation region at: www.hannover.de/urlaubsregion.

The website www.visit-hannover.com provides a comprehensive overview of the Hanover region in a total of 18 languages.