Highlights
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Hanover is one of the greenest cities in Germany. The Eilenriede city forest is almost twice the size of Central Park in New York, the Herrenhausen Gardens are among the most beautiful parks in Europe, the Maschsee lake and the Ihme and Leine rivers offer green meadows and a beach atmosphere. Idyllic beer gardens and cafés can be found on every corner. With its elaborately designed animal worlds, Hannover Adventure Zoo is one of Germany's most spectacular zoos. You can actively get to know the city and its surroundings on city walks, bike, canoe or paddle tours and discover new places in Hanover as well as classic sights.
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Gourmets can experience a culinary world tour in Hanover. Specialties from all over the world as well as regional specialties are served in stylish cafés and bistros, rustic pubs and inns as well as exquisite restaurants. The cuisine is particularly excellent in the city's three restaurants, which have been awarded a total of five stars. Hanover's market hall - the "belly of Hanover" - is home to flavors and international specialties. Beer brewing has a long tradition in Hanover, as does the "hannöversche Lüttje Lage", made famous by the Schützenfest.