Shooting Festival, Maschsee Festival, and much more

At the world’s largest shooting festival (July 3–12, 2020), tradition meets modernity: Hundreds of thousands of visitors enjoy themselves on carousels, in party tents, and during the traditional shooters’ parade through the city center. A perfect blend of thrills, great food, and shooting traditions.

At Germany’s largest lakeside festival right in the heart of the city, you can let your gaze wander across Lake Maschsee, enjoy international food and drinks right on the water’s edge, and experience musical highlights under the open sky—it’s guaranteed to put you in a vacation mood. From July 29 to August 16, 2020, the Maschseefest provides an international stage for vacation fun and brings a maritime atmosphere to the heart of the city.

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Over the course of 19 days, the approximately 2 million visitors to Germany’s largest lake festival will have the opportunity to embark on a culinary and artistic journey around the world.

The Seh-Fest at the Gilde Parkbühne is a dream come true for all movie lovers: Over the course of 23 screening days, audience members can enjoy international blockbusters while sitting on blankets, benches, and in cozy seating areas. The exact date for the 2020 Seh-Fest will be announced at a later time.

The fourth Hannover Wies’n promises to be a real treat. Bands from Bavaria will perform traditional live music, and a specially brewed festival beer will create a festive Bavarian atmosphere at the Gilde Parkbühne. Oktoberfest vibes right in the heart of Hannover! The date will be announced at a later time.

Accommodation Offers — Plan a Short Trip to Hanover!
Tip: For guests who want to experience one of the events or simply discover the diverse attractions of the Hanover region, Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) has put together exciting experience packages that include stays at attractive hotels in the Hanover region. These packages can be easily booked at www.visit-hannover.com/erlebnispakete.