Hanover, that sounds gray, like business and people in suits. Well, the city in Lower Saxony has a lot of prejudices to contend with – although it is rumored that the people here reinforce them externally just to have the beauty of their homeland to themselves. After all, no other German city has more green spaces, more parks and gardens to stroll through for hours. The people are modest and relaxed, which makes it all the easier to feel at home here within a few hours. Patricia Kuwaczka is proud of her home, through which she prefers to cycle from A to B and is simply taking us with her this month.
Hotels in Hanover
The Hotel Loccumer Hof is centrally located and stylishly and comfortably furnished. Those who prefer to stay in the countryside can do so at the Hotel Bischofshol in Hanover’s Eilenriede city forest, whose terrace is one of the highlights of this accommodation. The new Me and All Hotel with its hip interior is definitely out of the ordinary. If you want your own four walls, Visionapartments accommodation is the right address for visitors to Hanover.
Hotel Loccumer Hof, Kurt-Schumacher-Strasse 14/16, 30159 Hanover, www.loccumerhof.com
Hotel Bischofshol, Bemeroderstrasse 2, 30559 Hanover, www.hotel-bischofshol.com
Me and All Hotel, Aegidientorpl 3, 30159 Hanover, www.hannover.meandallhotels.com
Visionapartments, Lenaustrasse 11A, 30169 Hanover, www.visionsapartments.com
Restaurants in Hanover
Homemade, regional and fresh cakes and other delicacies entice visitors to List:Ich, where vegan or vegetarian eaters will also be happy. Soulkitchen is known as the guerrilla kitchen of Hanover with its constantly changing dishes, which are always unusual and seasonal. For a healthy, varied breakfast, head to the Corner in the Linden district, where pancakes, omelettes and cheese platters are served. If you like English teatime, Sahnestücke is the place for you. Porcelain crockery, silver cutlery and three-tiered etagères form the backdrop for the small delicacies that can be enjoyed here in English style.
List:Ich, In der Steinriede 9, 30161 Hanover, www.instagram.com
Soulkitchen, Lichtenbergplatz 2A, 30449 Hanover, www.soulkitchen-linden.com
Corner, Velberstrasse 10, 30451 Hanover, www.cornerhannover.com
Sahnestücke, Kirchröderstrasse 94, 30625 Hanover, www.facebook.com
Shopping in Hanover
The three labels WAYÓM, Dörpwicht and HINT LOOKS sell their sustainable and fair fashion made in Hanover in the O8 Studio. With a bit of luck, you can find the best second-hand bargains at Vallintage: Here you’ll find clothes from various brands for him and her. Go to Marie Jo on Ballhofplatz for stylish fashion for special occasions and to Anna Behne for chic shoes and accessories. The Mesecke stationery store is a real mecca for stationery fans. Here you will find everything that makes hobby artists and craftsmen happy. There are around 250 selected beer specialties to discover at Craft Beer Kontor . Vintage lovers can browse through Elfie & Ignaz for furniture, interior items and clothing from times gone by. Emmilo offers cute clothes for the little ones, which can even be personalized by the owner on request, while toys are available in Fridolin’s toy shop. Everything that makes the sun shine even on gray days can be found at Riva and Riva Maison, and at KaLi – Kaufhaus Linden, more than ten owner-managed stores are gathered under one roof.
O8 Studio, Oberstrasse 8, 30167 Hanover, www.o8studio.com
Vallintage, Engelbosteler Damm 49, 30167 Hanover, www.facebook.com
Marie Jo, Ballhofplatz 3, 30159 Hanover, www.marie-jo-modeboutique.com
Papierladen Mesecke, Jakobistrasse 26, 30163 Hanover, www.facebook.com
Craft Beer Kontor, Schlägerstrasse 17, 30171 Hanover, www.craftbeerkontor.com
Elfie & Ignaz, Oberstrasse 8, 30167 Hanover, www.elfie-ignaz.com
Emmilio, Fiedelerstrasse 5, 30519 Hanover, www.emmilio.com
Fridolin’s Spielwarenhandel, Lister Meile 2, 30161 Hanover, www.fridolins-spielzeug.com
Riva, Limmerstrasse 23, 30451 Hanover, www.rivashop.com
Riva Maison, Lindener Marktplatz 9, 30449 Hanover, www.rivashop.com
KaLi – Linden department store, Posthornstrasse 31, 30449 Hanover, www.facebook.com
Party in Hanover
A former bedspring factory became the Faust cultural center. Here you can party to techno and alternative music, and various DJs regularly play. Monkey’ s, right next to the main station, is a small, charming nightclub known for its good atmosphere. In the cellar at Bei Chéz Heinz, people party, dance and enjoy life, and Feinkost Lampe is always organizing cool events for singing along, celebrating or simply enjoying a cosy get-together. Everyone is welcome at the Schwules Sau, whether queer or not, the main thing is to have a good time together.
Faust Cultural Center, Zur Bettfedernfabrik 2, 30451 Hanover, www.kulturzentrum-faust.com
Monkey’s, Raschplatz 11G, 30161 Hanover, www.monkeys-club.com
At Chéz Heinz, Liepmannstrasse 7B, 30453 Hanover, www.beichezheinz.com
Feinkost Lampe, Eleonorenstrasse 18, 30449 Hanover, www.feinkostlampe.com
Schwule Sau, Schaufelderstrasse 30a, 30167 Hanover, www.schwulesauhannover.com
Place to be
In the evening, there’s glimmering on Limmerstrasse – what?! Limmern means sitting together, drinking kiosk beer, listening to music and enjoying yourself. For the best view, head up to the 360 degree – Schöne Aussichten Bar: the view from the rooftops over the city is definitely worth a reservation.
360 Grad – Schöne Aussichten Bar, Röselerstrasse 7, 30159 Hanover, www.hannover-net.com
Must-do
In fact, Hanover is one of the greenest cities in Germany. This makes it difficult to choose the best spot for a picnic: the city park or the Georgengarten in front of the Wilhelm Busch Museum? On Saturdays, it’s worth making a detour to the flea market on the Hohe Ufer directly on the Leine and to the weekly market on Linden’s market square, followed by a coffee at Pfarrlandplatz at Café Kaffka and a walk across the Sleeping Beauty Bridge to Strandleben.
City Park, Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1-3, 30175 Hanover, www.hannover.com
Georgengarten, Jägerstrasse, 30167 Hanover, www.hannover-park.com
Flea market on the Hohe Ufer, Am Hohen Ufer 3, 30159 Hanover, www.hannover.com
Weekly market, Lindener Marktplatz, 30449 Hanover, www.hannover.com
Café Kaffka, Pfarrlandplatz 6, 30451 Hanover, www.facebook.com
Patricia Kuwaczka
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loves flowers, fancy drinks and constantly rediscovering her city.
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