Tour 2: Princes, the Pied Piper and proud heritage: from Hannover to Hameln and Hildesheim

9 Things to Do in Hannover

Evening

Experience big-city life. From opera, to variety, to a traditional Hannoverian pub with its own brewery, or a trendy disco: Hannover has something for everyone.

Hallmarks

Lütje-Lage: a very special local drink involving a glass of beer and a small glass of schnapps, which requires a very tricky drinking technique. Served throughout the year, not only at the traditional Marksmen’s Fair beer festival.

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Lake Steinhuder Merr. Traditional "Auswanderer" boats ferry passangers from Steinhude to the fortified island of Wilhelmstein in the middle of the lake. After enjoying a leisurely lunch, take time out to stroll through the picturesque fishing village and visit an eel smoke house. Continue the tour through the hilly countryside of the Deister and beyond to Hameln.

9 Things to Do in Hameln

Evening

Many cosy restaurants in the Old Town serve international cuisine as well as local delicacies. Hameln Theatre hosts around 80 theatre companies and ensembles from around the world putting on around 200 performances each season.

Hallmarks

In Hameln the grey cute little animals are on display of all kinds and for every taste. From flambéed rats tail to bread rats, and a whole variety of sweets in ratty shapes.

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The road from Hameln to Hildesheim takes you past a neo-Gothic fairy-tale Marienburg castle built in the 19th century. Set in picturesque surroundings, it boasts luxurious interior furnishings with painted vaults and carved furniture.

9 Things to Do in Hildesheim

Evening

The "Theater for Niedersachen" for opera, chamber concerts, plays, Music theatre and children and youth theatre has an own firm Musical Company. Live music and entertainment in Hildesheim´s trendy venues: Vier Linden, Bischofsmühle and Kulturfabrik.

Hallmarks

According to the legend, Hildesheim’s origins are closely linked to the 1000-year-old rose bush growing on the apse of the cathedral. The city’s rose emblem adorns in a variety of guises the tasteful souvenirs on sale in the Tourist Information Office.

Route    Distance/approx.    Travel time/approx.

Hannover – Steinhude:    35 km, 45 minutes

Hannover – Hameln:    50 km, 50 minutes

Steinhude – Hameln:    60 km, 60 minutes

Hameln – Schloss Marienburg:    35 km, 40 minutes

Schloss Marienburg – Hildesheim:    15 km, 15 minutes

Hameln – Hildesheim:    50 km, 60 minutes

Hildesheim – Hannover:    30 km, 40 minutes

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