Hannover Accommodation

With its seemingly endless city forest, boundless lake and attractive mix of old and new architecture, Hannover is a charming destination with so much to offer – and it’s all within easy reach of your accommodation in Hannover. Whether you want to stroll the Old Town, take a boat trip across the Meschsee lake or sample some authentic German cuisine it’s all possible from your Hannover accommodation.

Hannover is renowned for being the Exhibition City due to the abundance of trade fairs and exhibits held in the city each year, notably CeBIT – the world’s largest IT and telecommunication tradeshow. The Messegelände, possibly the largest exhibition ground in Europe, is where all the action takes place and it’s within very easy reach of your accommodation in Hannover. Hannover serviced accommodation gives you a comfortable retreat after a long day at an exhibition and is perfect for fair goers whether you are staying one night, one week or longer.

Although famous for its trade fairs and exhibitions, Hannover is also renowned for its annual festivals including the huge Oktoberfest Hannover, the Maschsee Festival and the International Fireworks Competition and with conveniently located accommodation in Hannover you are in the heart of it all. However you plan to spend your stay you will not be disappointed with Hannover nor with your Hannover accommodation.

Did You Know?

Hannover is home to a city forest - Eilenriede park which, at 650 hectares, is larger than New York’s Central Park.

Climate/Weather 

Hannover enjoys warm summers and cold winters. Temperatures fluctuate between 12°c and 22°c (54-73°f) during the summer months and from around 4°c to -2°c (39-28°f) in winter.

Sightseeing

There is so much to see and do in Hannover you will be spoilt for choice. Here are some of the highlights:

•    Altstadt (Old Town) – here you will find the 15th century Old Town Hall, the famous market square lined with distinctive timbered buildings and the popular Christmas markets.

•    The Red Thread – this red painted line covers some 4km (3 miles) of the city centre taking you on a self guided walking tour of 36 of Hannover’s top sights and attractions.

•    Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) – the city’s most famous landmark offers impressive views over the city from the top of the dome.

•    Eilenriede Park – a city forest which sprawls some 650 hectares. Also home to Erlebnis Zoo which houses 2,600 animals.

•    Maschsee – this impressive manmade lake is incredibly popular for boat trips, night cruises and even ice skating in winter.

•    Herrenhaüser Garten – these beautiful landscaped gardens are one of the most popular attractions in Hannover.

Getting Around

There are a number of transport options in Hannover.

•    Stadtbahn – this network of over and underground trams covers the city.

•    Bus – an extensive network serves the city centre and the outskirts.

•    S Bahn – five suburban rail lines serve the city.

Eat/Drink

There is a great selection of local food and drink for you try when visiting Hannover. Here are some examples of what’s on offer:

•    Beer – Germany is renowned all around the world for its mouth-watering beers. To sample local Hannover beer, try Herrenhäuser Premium Pilsner.

•    Bratwurst – Germany is known for its sausages as much as its beer. This popular type is usually made from pork, beef or veal.

•    Bratkartoffeln – fried potatoes served with diced bacon, onions or both.

•    Leipziger Allerli – a mixed vegetable dish usually made from peas, baby carrots, white asparagus and morels.

•    Quarkkäulchen – sweet dish of potato pancakes served hot with sugar, cinnamon or with fruit, whipped cream or ice cream.

•    Stollen – stodgy fruit cake particularly popular at Christmas.