Hannover Apartment Types

Hannover – one of the wealthiest cities in Germany and the capital of Lower Saxony, is a popular destination with city breakers, fair goers and tourists alike.

History

The city we know today was originally founded on the south bank of the River Leine during medieval times with the original name Honovere. This small village soon grew into a large town by the 13th century thanks to its position at a natural crossroads and acted as a gateway to the Rhine, Ruhr and Saar river valleys. In the 14th century the city wall and three city gates were built and a period of industrialisation began. In 1636 George, Duke of Brunswick-Luneburg, moved his residence to Hannover the later Hanoverian King George I also became the British king. The city was annexed by Prussia in 1866, a move which meant an improvement in business. The mid to late 19th century saw a number of important inventions in the city including the horse railway, electric tram and gramophone. Today Hannover is a the capital of Lower Saxony, a major city in Germany and host to a number of world trade fairs and exhibits including the annual CeBIT computer show.

Getting In & Getting Around

Hannover-Langenhagen Airport handles a number if European airlines. Located some 11 km (7 miles) northwest of the city, the airport is connected by regular train links. Hannover is a rail hub offering regular connections to all major cities in Germany as well as direct links to the Netherlands, France, Austria and Switzerland. Within the city itself there are a number of transport options including Stadtbahn (underground and over ground trams), bus and S Bahn (suburban rail) services.

Culture, Sights & Attractions

Hannover is filled with sights and attractions for you to explore and a great place to start is to follow the Red Thread. This painted red line covers some 4 km (3 miles) of the city centre allowing you to take a self guided tour of some of the major sights and attractions of the city. The Altstadt (Old Town) is filled with famous sights and attractions including the Old Town Hall, the market square and the Christmas markets. The Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) is possibly the most iconic landmark in Hannover. Take the unique curving lift to the top of the dome for unparalleled views over the city. For a change of pace the city isn’t short on green spaces, notably Eilenriede Park and the Herrenhauser Garten. Hannover is also home to a huge manmade lake, the Maschsee, which proves popular for boat trips, night cruises and even ice skating in winter.

Eating Out

From buffet style dining to fashionable fusion style eateries Hannover has something to offer every taste and budget. Whether it’s traditional German cuisine, Chinese, tapas or even sushi you desire you are sure to find it in this delightful city.

Outside The City

Due to its prime location, Hannover is the perfect starting point for a number of day trips. The picturesque town of Hamelin, the setting for the famous Pied Piper story, is easily reached by train and offers beautiful scenery, a historic old town and popular Christmas markets. The pretty historic town of Celle is just half an hour away by train and offers impressive half-timbered architecture, the 13th century Ducal Palace and the old town which is filled with great bars and restaurants. For those with time to venture even further afield the famous cities of Hamburg and Berlin are easily reached by train from the Hauptbahnhof (Central Station).

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