Hanover
Historic Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony, is full of things to do and places to see. Known as the “Expo City” (home to a lot of the world’s exhibitions), Hanover has it’s share of huge buildings and even hosted the World Cup in 2006. Although much of the city was destroyed in World War II there are still a few historical landmarks. Most of the city has been rebuilt and looks awesome. If you like history and art then Hanover just might be the place for you!
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Things to do in Hanover
Lovers of art, Hanover is the place for you! The Hanover Opera, which hosts a number of operas played by international performers, is located in Kropcke. If you are looking to go to one of their featured performances then be sure to buy your tickets early as they sell out quickly. They sell for 14-55 euros and a student ID will get you a discount. Hanover also has a professional soccer and ice hockey club, the Hannover 96 and Hannover Scorpions respectively, who play many games during the year. Do you like festivals and great comedy performances? Hanover hosts The Small Festival in the Great Garden, a festival that attracts 30-40 performers from around the world including clowns, acrobatic performances, comedy theatre, and much more!There are performances during the day and fireworks at night. For those looking for a wild spring break, Hanover is home to a smaller version of the Oktoberfest.
Nightlife in Hanover
Hanover is a little sparse on the nightlife but don’t let that get you down, the few places they do have are great! There is the Eve Klub, voted one of the best 50 clubs in Germany by the magazine Maxim in 2004. Sanisbar plays 60’s soul music and is known to have reasonably priced drinks. If you venture just slightly east of Hanover, you hit Linden, where there are some great and interesting clubs. And go on and drink, the drinking age in Germany is 18!
Dining in Hanover
Hanover has a lot of world-type restaurants as well as many authentic German eateries. Paying individually is accepted in most restaurants and tipping is not required but 10% is recommended. There is the Asia-Garden for some great Chinese food in Ernst-August Platz. For burgers, pizza, and wraps, Extrablatt is a great place to go. It is located in List. Kabul Haus is a great Afghan place where you can get an all-you-can-eat-buffet for 5 euros. For great German meals, like sausage, check out Wurst-Basar.
Shopping in Hanover
For great souvenirs check out the Tourism Office. There is also a supermarket in Central Station, open 7 days a week. Galeria Kaufhof and Karstadt in Kropcke are large department stores similar to Walmart where you can find just about anything you need.
Hanover Travel Tips
- The main language in Hanover is German.
- Avoid the less touristy areas at night as they can be a bit seedy.
- Traffic can be crazy before and after soccer games, so plan your travel accordingly!
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