Ahoy, Maschsee Festival 2016: hop on board for a trip around the world!

For nine days, visitors to Northern Germany’s largest folk festival will have the chance to embark on a culinary and artistic voyage around the world.

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You can set out to explore the culinary highlights of this international gastronomic concept, the free open-air concerts, exciting water activities, and a captivating children’s and cabaret program. Europe’s tallest mobile observation tower, the Maschsee Skyliner, stands 81 meters tall and offers a magnificent view of Lake Maschsee and the sights of Lower Saxony’s state capital. New perspectives guaranteed!

Once again this year, the Maschseefest is ready to take you on a culinary journey around the world through all kinds of different countries. Under the motto “Ahoy Maschseefest 2016: Come aboard for a trip around the world!” the festival will feature cuisines from the Far East, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Germany, and the Caribbean. The chefs are delighted to welcome their passengers aboard the Maschseefest with traditional national dishes, exotic drinks, and delicious cocktails.

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After this culinary journey around the world, it’s time for a musical trip around the globe! A wide variety of concert highlights is on the program, featuring acts from countries all over the world: on the Maschsee Stage, Radio Tropical, Son del Nene, and Juliano Rossi, among others, will get you in a vacation mood. At the Temple Bar, the Irish way of life is in full swing, with bands like The Keltics and The Irish Bastards.

In addition to the universally beloved Lotto King Karl, Het Löwenbastion will also feature local stars, such as the band Terry Hoax, and many other musical highlights. Country star Gunter Gabriel and top-notch cover bands like Mariuzz and Grönland will also liven up the atmosphere at the Maschseequelle.

New on Wednesday: Radio station NDR 1 Niedersachsen takes the reins on the Maschsee Stage! With Jamie-Lee (Germany’s entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in Stockholm), this station has already secured an absolute highlight for the opening night. During the festival weekends, three local radio stations—FFN, Antenne Niedersachsen, and RADIO 21—will once again be at the helm. First up, FFN will present the pop-rock band Stanfour (July 29) as a musical introduction. During the second weekend, Antenne Niedersachsen invites you first to a party, and then to the thrilling Crazy Crossing pier-to-pier race (July 7–8). But the Maschsee itself remains the star of the festival and draws attention with exciting events: in addition to Crazy Crossing, the Torch Swim and the NKR Duck Fun(d)racing will take place. And RADIO 21 will guide you through the final weekend with a rock program.

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"We are looking forward to a wonderful Maschsee Festival 2016 with many guests and visitors from the Hanover region and far beyond. The relaxed vacation atmosphere, the culinary and musical journey around the world, and the numerous attractions around the Maschsee will once again make the festival an absolute highlight," said Hans Christian Nolte, director of Hannover Veranstaltungs GmbH (HVG), which organizes the festival.

For anyone who wants to combine the Maschsee Festival with a trip to Hanover, Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) has put together a great adventure package and an affordable group special. You can find more information here.

More information about the program is available at www.maschseefest.de (German) and www.visit-hannover.com/en/maschseelakefestival (English).

Visitors can reserve their own table at their favorite restaurant online at www.hannover.de/maschseefest/tischreservierung.

Photos for editorial use can be found at www.hannover.de/maschseefest/presse

You can find the Maschsee Festival on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hannovermaschseefest.