LSC-VIRGO Meeting, Hannover, 22-25 October 2007
Hannover's Places |
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Here is just a brief list of links for your convenience. A tourist map can be downloaded from here. Tourism Information Center link Ernst-August-Platz 8, 30159 Hannover Tel.: +49 (0)511-12345 111 (close to the Hauptbahnhof / Central Railway Station) Guide to Hannover's Restaurants Here are some recommendations. Shopping in Hannover The main shopping area in Hannover is located in the city center, near the underground station Kröpcke and Hauptbahnhof (Central Railway Station). It is around 4km away from the conference location. This is claimed to be one of the most popular shopping areas in Germany! The most interesting shopping streets are Georgstrasse (running between Steintor and Aegidientorplatz) and Galarie Luise (running between the Opera and Hauptbahnhof). The Red Line Walk A Red Line is painted on the pavement which weaves its way through the inner city joining up 36 prime attractions. This "do it yourself" city tour (4.2km round trip) is accompanied by an informative brochure which describes all of the interesting buildings and monuments you meet along the way. The brochure costs only € 2 and is available at the Tourist Information Center in various languages. The Old Town (Altstadt) The historic center of Hannover with its picturesque half-timbered houses has a very special atmosphere. The Market Church (Marktkirche) and many other historic buildings are located in this area. This is located a few hundred meters south-west of the central railway station. There are a number of nice restaurants and small shops in this area. The Old Town Hall (Altes Rathhaus) The old town hall is located in the old town (naturally!). There are a number of small shops and restaurants in this area. Specifically, there is a nice Chinese restaurant in the basement! The New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) Four large models of the city in the main hall show how the face of Hannover has changed over the centuries. The dome with its golden top rises an impressive 97.73 meters above the park. You can have a splendid view over the whole of Hannover from the top (don't worry, there is a lift!). Guided tours are also available. The town hall is located at around 1 km south of the central railway station, and is close to the old town. The Maschsee Lake It is worth taking a stroll on the banks of the Maschsee lake, located in the south of Hannover, quite close to the New Town Hall. Herrenhausen Garden The Herrenhausen Garden is one of the main tourist attractions in Hannover. It is located within walking distance (less than 2km) from the conference location. Zoo Hannover The Zoo is around 4km away from the center, located in the north-west of Hannover. You can take the tram 11 (direction Zoo) from Kröpcke. More adventurous people might be able to find something more interesting to do in Hannover in the Hannover Tourism Pages . |
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