Hanover
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By plane
Hanover airport (IATA: HAJ) handles many European major airlines, including budget airlines Air Berlin and TUI. There is a train that runs twice-an-hour from the airport to the central station. A 2-Zone ticket is needed from the airport to city center. The fare is around €5 and will take around 17 minutes. The last train departs around midnight. A taxi ride to the city center costs about €20 and will take about 15 minutes.
The airport offers the option to check in the day before your departure (6-9PM) for some airlines.
By train
Due to its location, Hanover has good connections from all major cities in Germany through Deutsche Bahn (DB), the German rail service. There are also direct trains to the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and Austria several times a day, including night train connections with Nachtzug trains,Hanover is also reachable by regional trains, making it possible to use the cheap and popular "weekend tickets".
By car
Hanover is served by the excellent German road system, being on both the Hamburg to Kassel running north and south and the Berlin to Dusseldorf running east and west. The city is easily reached after leaving these two motorways. In Germany they drive on the right and the autobahns have no speed limits. While the limits on the B-roads are quite high, at up to 130kph outside of towns, they can drop to as low as 50kph in built up areas. From Hamburg the drive is around an hour and a half. From Berlin and Dusseldorf, the drive is around 3 hours.
By bus
Hanover is linked to the rest of Germany and parts of Europe by frequent bus services. Bus rides tend to be fairly quick avoiding unnecessary hold ups but they are not the most comfortable way to travel especially for long distances. The Central Bus Station (Zentraler Omnibus Bahnhof or "ZOB") is located behind (to the north-west of) the Central Station .
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The Great Garden of Herrenhausen
The world-famous baroque gardens of Herrenhausen were created in the 17th century to copy the Versailles Garden in France. A must see! Even in the winter one can still see its beauty, but it reaches its best at the end of spring until end of summer. There is also a glimmering cave decorated by Niki de Saint Phalle.
Castle Marienburg
Considered one of the most important neo-Gothic historical buildings in Germany, the castle will transport you back to a day in the life of a A Hanoverian court. Its many turrets dominates the rolling hills of the valley of the River Leine. You can take a comprehensive tour of the castle allowing you to see its grand halls and historic rooms. Open daily from Easter until the end of October from 10.00AM to 06.00PM. The last castle tour begins at 5:00. Prices: €4.50 adult, €3 7-16, €2 children under 6.
Historical Museum
The Historical Museum in Hanover traces the history of the city right from the time of its foundation in 1100 to the present day. The museum showcases the history of the town as well as the individual regions. You will also get to know a lot about the folk culture and folk traditions of Hanover. Located towards the west of Balhof in Hanover and is on the Hoshes Ufer where you find the largest flea market held on Saturdays.
Wilhelm-Busch Museum
This museum hosts the unique collection of Busch’s work and others satirical and humorous art. It is respected as the German Museum of Caricature and Critical Graphic Arts.
Hanover Zoo
Hanover Zoo is very modern and supposed to be one of the best in Europe. About 2,000 animals from all over the world live in six impressive zoo worlds. The ticket is pricey but should is worth it for a whole day's fun. Day tickets cost € 19,50 for adults. Open year-round. In wintertime, visit the WinterZoo - a charming Christmas market with ice show, ice skating, slides, food & drink, etc.
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