DOMOTEX ENJOY HANNOVER
as a major crossing point of railways and autobahns that connect European main lines in both the east and west. It’s also a university city and economic centre that was once the seat of an Imperial Electorate. It has strong links with the UK, thanks to the fact that its royal line, the House of Hanover, gave the United Kingdom three kings. The Eilenriede park in the centre is twice the size of New York’s Central
Park, while nearby is the Maschsee, a man-made lake with green banks where a major festival takes place every August. It’s otherwise a lively metropolis in keeping with its state capital status; one known for its eclectic mix of architecture, easy-going atmosphere – and world-class trade fairs which bring thousands of visitors every year. So proud is it of that reputation, it calls itself the EXPO City – something boosted in 2006 when it hosted the World Cup six years after a huge exhibition complex was built for the World Expo. Most European travellers are struck by its unusual layout; a testament to the regeneration and the remnants of its lavish, somewhat regal, past. On the surface, Hannover appears modern and cosmopolitan, something that belies its long and rather fascinating history.
CITY FOREST ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST CONNECTED First mentions of it date back to the 11th century and, since 1636, it has been the seat of Electorate of Brunswick-Lüneburg, later known as the Kingdom of Hannover. A strong and independent state, in the second half of the 19th century it was incorporated into Prussia as a grand, regal city. But for a glimpse of its past, you need to visit the new. The Town Hall not only has far-reaching views from its dome,
accessed by a sloping elevator, but four diff erent scale models of the city, each of which charts the changes throughout the ages. And there lies its fascination. This is not a typical European city; one that boasts beautiful, centuries-old buildings and historic landmarks. Even the Old City – or Altstadt - is considered “new”. It does, however, enjoy
FACT Its acres of oak and beech woodland, with its
lawns, water features and playgrounds, make The Eilenriede one of the largest connected city forests in Europe
vast areas of green, with parks and forests
marking out large areas
of its fl at landscape and the Leine meanders its way through the city. The Eilenriede’s sheer size makes it one of the largest connected city forests in Europe. Before it opened to the public in the 19th century, the park was a managed forest, producing timber for 600 years. But for any fl eeting visitor wanting a
THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL CITY. EVEN THE OLD IS CONSIDERED NEW
comprehensive view, their itinerary would, ideally, include: Kröpcke, a large pedestrian area in the heart of the city where all the serious shopping is done. This is also where you’ll fi nd the main station in the Hannover Stadtbahn network. All Stadtbahn lines except the 10 and 17, call at the station which is also the main interhange point for the network. There is even a big green clock –
the Kröpcke Uhr which serves as an ideal meeting point, along with the statue of Ernst-August in front of Hannover main station. The clock is in the middle of an eponymous pedestrian zone at the intersection of Georgstraße and Bahnhofstraße.
It’s not just
a landmark; more a rare piece of Classical design in a modern part of the city, dating back to 1885 and
BACK TO CONTENTS
DOMOTEX MAGAZINE
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58
