Deister Hills

South of Hannover, nature and culture abound in and around the largely beech-covered slopes of the Deister reaching up to 405 metres above sea level, and it is filled with birdsong, rustling leaves, and delightful hiking tracks. The hillside paths offer many glimpses of the Calenberger Land stretching out into the distance below, so this is a paradise for hikers, walkers and cyclists.

• Address:

  Wennigsen

Glockenspiel of Hameln

Several times a day, the eerie legend of the Pied Piper of Hamelin plays out on the side of the municipality's wedding house. A little figurine marches ahead, followed by a herd of rats. In addition to this jolly version, a more gruesome version follows, with a figurine leading away the townschildren instead.

• Address:

  Osterstrasse 2, Hannover

GOP Variety-Theatre

GOP Varieté-Theater stages shows have succeeded in creating a new world of variety that strikes a balance between avantgarde and traditional, and therefore added a new and valuable dimension to the concept of variety theatre in general. While making for one of the leading drama institutions in Germany, these performances also won international acclaim and publicity.

• Web:

  www.variete.de/spielorte/hannover

• Address:

  Georgstraße 36, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 301 867 10

Hannover Adventure Zoo

With its seven fantastic theme worlds, Hannover Adventure Zoo is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Northern Germany, and a perfect spot for observing more than 3,000 animals. As the Canadian landscape Yukon Bay, the Sambesi boat trip or the summer toboggan runs are just a few of its highlights, this sight will take up all your day, and all your memories.

• Web:

  www.zoo-hannover.de/en

• E-mail:

  info@erlebnis-zoo.de

• Address:

  Adenauerallee 3, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 280 740

• Opening hours:

  Daily 9am–6pm

Hannover Arts Association

Hannover Arts Association annually stages numerous national and international exhibitions reflecting important developments and schools of contemporary art. Founded in 1832 already, with the aim of spreading the sense for Fine Arts, it today has more than 1,200 members and an even bigger client base of regulars that come here for experiencing great art and interesting discussions.

• Web:

  www.kunstverein-hannover.de

• E-mail:

  mail@kunstverein-hannover.de

• Address:

  Sophienstraße 2, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 169 927 80

• Opening hours:

  Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm. Son 11am-7pm

Hannover Museum of History

This museum is a goldmine for all those who are interested in the history of both the state and the city: while the permanent exhibition '750 years of Hannover' display the changes down the centuries, the 'History of the City' section traces back the development from a medieval town to a sizable city. The third department informs about the rural life between the 17th and the 20th century while temporary exhibitions feature different themes and numerous events.

• Web:

  www.hannover-museum.de

• Address:

  Pferdestraße 6, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 168 423 52

• Opening hours:

  Tue 10am-7pm. Wed-Fr 10am-5pm. Sat-Sun 10am-6pm