Hannover's AWD Arena was formerly
known as the Niedersachsenstadion (Lower Saxony Arena). Out of a 50,000 capacity (for
domestic games), the AWD arena has some 43,000 seats.
Coming to Hannover by Car:
Leave the A2 (from Berlin or Dortmund) at the 'Hannover-Herrenhausen' exit. Heading
towards the city you'll see signs for the ground.
If you're coming into Hannover on the A7 (from Hamburg or the south)
then take the 'Hannover-Anderten' exit. The B65 goes towards Hannover and you'll see the
signs.
If you're travelling on foot, it's easy enough to walk to the
stadium.
From Hannover main station, follow Bahnhofstrasse to Karmarschstrasse,
then left into Culemannstrasse and right to the stadium, at Arthur Menge Ufer.
Public
Transportation in Hannover:
Buses 131 (clockwise) and 132 (anticlockwise) both go to the Stadion. Alternatively, you
can catch the S3, S7 or S9 to Waterlooplatz and walk the rest of the way.
Distances From Hannover (By Train)
Most World Cup venues can be reached from Hannover within a few hours
by train, apart from Munich, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern.
Hannover, the capital of Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony), was once a
medieval village on the banks of the River Leine. A market is said to have been held
here as early as AD 950.
Map
of Hannover:
Type in a street name of choose from one of the recommended Hannover sights.
Hannover Attractions:
Hannover Sightseeing:
Many of Hannover's major sights can easily be seen on foot. If you want to get a taste of
them online, you'll need to allow pop-ups when you visit this site.
Herrenhäuser
Gärten:
The Herrenhausen Gardens are a little way out of the centre but a visit is possible with
public transport - trams 4 and 5 take about 10 minutes to Herrenhäuser Gärten from
Kröpke.
Regional
Highlights:
The Hanover region offers interesting trips for sightseeing and little adventures. At the
seaside, in the hills or in lively, charming towns - you'll find a large variety of
activities to keep you busy in the Hannover region.
Eating Out in Hannover:
Restaurants
in Hannover:
The restaurant scene in Hannover is a colourful one, with 1,500 establishments to choose
from. In summer, the beer gardens and street cafés draw the crowds while in winter its
the cosy pubs and bars around the station and Raschplatz that warm the soul.
