Press Release

The Bow Lift, the "Neuschwanstein of the North," or Europe's largest urban forest—come discover the Hannover Holiday Region!

Take a boat ride across Lake Steinhuder Meer, ride a horse at a leisurely trot through heathlands, moors, and forests, or hike up the Deister, listening to birdsong and the rustling of leaves as you make your way toward the summit.

Explore 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 heart and the small towns and villages surrounding it, the Region Hannover offers a wide range of options for making your vacation both exciting and relaxing.

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

Did you know that...

...that Eilenriede's municipal forest, covering 642 hectares, is about twice the size of Central Park in New York?
... there are over 1,000 kilometers of bike paths in the Region Hannover?
... that the House of Hanover also ruled the Kingdom of Great Britain for 123 years? From 1714 to 1837, the princes of Hanover sat on the British throne.
... that 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 music can even be heard coming from a manhole cover in Hannover? 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 a very inventive place? Werner von Siemens (the dynamo), Karl Jatho (powered flight), Emil Berliner (the gramophone and the phonograph record), and Walter Bruch (color television) all came from here.
... that the Deister, Hanover’s local mountain range, rises to a height of 405 meters and is perfect for hiking?
... that Hannover has its own “lake”? Lake Steinhuder Meer draws visitors to Wilhelmstein Island with its “migrants.”
... 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”? King 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 Holiday Region well worth your while. 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 from the comfort of your own 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 Region Hannover—conveniently on their cell phone, tablet, or PC. 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 Lake Steinhuder Meer, the Horse Region, and the Deister. All three brochures, 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 Lake Steinhuder Meer, and recommendations for horseback riding tours invite visitors to explore the area. 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 Holiday Region at: www.hannover.de/urlaubsregion.

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