Experience the Wonders of 9 Historic Cities in Northern Germany
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Experience the wonders of 9 historic cities in Northern Germany With Christmas Market Prize Draw! Braunschweig | Celle | Göttingen | Goslar | Hameln | Hannover | Hildesheim | Lüneburg | Wolfenbüttel + Autostadt in Wolfsburg www.9cities.de Hamburg Lüneburg Discover new things behind historic facades! Hannover and the historic cities in the surrounding are the ideal destinations to experience a holiday with flair. Celle There‘s so much to discover in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Hannover Celle, Göttingen, Goslar, Hameln (Hamlin), Hannover, Braunschweig Hildesheim, Lüneburg and Wolfenbüttel. From UNESCO World heritage sites, medieval city centers, idyllic ensemb- Hildesheim Wolfenbüttel Hameln les of half-timbered houses, castles parks and gardens, but Goslar also easygoing hospitality, modern shopping malls a lively bustle. Göttingen All the cities are perfectly easy to reach. Hannover Airport, which forms the region‘s central point of arrival, and good connections by rail and motorway enable you to get there quickly and conveniently. History comes to life The highlights 2013 The Magic of Christmas Markets... The 9 cities offer a lot of outstanding programs the whole year Festival and the “Schützenfest” fun fair draw masses of visi- The Christmas markets in the 9 cities all take place in stun- entranced by the aroma of mulled wine and gingerbread. In round. History comes to life at events such as the Pied Piper tors. The Wine festivals in Wolfenbüttel, Celle and Hildes- ning historic settings that are bound to delight. Amid idyllic the festively decorated pedestrian zones Christmas shopping open air play in Hameln, the medieval „Sülfmeister“ festi- heim offer culinary delights in picturesque historic settings. half-timbered houses, gothic brick gables or splendid ba- becomes a very special experience. val in Lüneburg or the Imperial market in Goslar. In Göttin- For further information please click on: www.9cities.de/events roque facades in wonderful historic squares visitors will be gen plenty revolves around the Brothers Grimm year in 2013. The Castle Place Open Air in Braunschweig offers opera perfor- This brochure has a wealth of ideas for your 9 cities tour. Treasu- mances with an unique atmosphere. In Hannover events such res are waiting to be explored. For more information please visit: as the International Firework Competition, the Maschsee Lake www.9cities.de Contact: the_9 cities in Niedersachsen Christmas Market Prize Draw TIP: Pay a visit to the Autostadt in Wolfsburg. c/o Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH Win with germanwings and the_9 historic cities a Christmas Market I would like to win a Christmas Market Trip to the following city: Volkswagen‘s automotive exhibition complex, to Vahrenwalder Straße 7 │ D-30165 Hannover Trip to one of the cities – you choose which one! – including the flight explore the technology and innovation, the future Germany | Tel.: + 49 511 16849746 Braunschweig Goslar Hildesheim from London to Hannover and back, two overnightstays for 2 persons, Celle Hameln Lüneburg of mobility and the history of the motor car. [email protected] a guided sightseeing tour of the city and an excursion to Autostadt in Göttingen Hannover Wolfenbüttel www.autostadt.de Wolfsburg. Bookable from £ 12 p.P. Please also send me detailed information about the city of my IMPRINT | Publisher: the_9 Cities in Niedersachsen, Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH, To participate, please answer the following question: Vahrenwalder Str. 7, D- 30165 Hannover, V.i.S.d.P. Hans Christian Nolte | Editor: Petra Sievers | Pho- choice. tos: Cover: Michael Thomas, Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH, Tourismus und Stadtmarketing In which city can the unique Herrenhäuser Gärten be found? I would also like to receive information material about Autostadt Celle GmbH, Göttingen Tourismus e.V., GOSLAR marketing gmbh, Hameln Marketing und Tou- in Wolfsburg. rimus GmbH, Hildesheim Marketing GmbH, Lüneburg Marketing GmbH, WMTS; p 2: Lüneburg Braunschweig Hannover Göttingen Marketing GmbH, pyrophotos.com, Martin Kirchner, Autostadt GmbH; p 3: Hameln Marketing und ____________________________________________________ Please send this coupon with your answer to the following address Tourismus GmbH, GOSLAR marketing gmbh, germanwings, Christian Wyrwa; p 4: Nik Barlo jr, by 15 November, 2012: Historisches Museum Hannover, Martin Kirchner, Christian Wyrwa; p 5: Christian Wyrwa, Erlebnis- Surname, first name Zoo Hannover, Martin Kirchner; p 6: Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH, Braunschweig Stadt- ____________________________________________________ the_9 historic cities in Niedersachsen c/o Hanover Marketing und marketing GmbH/Steffen und Bach, Tourismus und Stadtmarketing Celle GmbH, Martin Kirchner; Address Tourismus GmbH | Vahrendwalder Str. 7 | D-30165 Hannover p 7: Göttingen Tourismus GmbH, GOSLAR marketing gmbh / Stefan Schiefer u. Sobotta; p 8: Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH, Hildesheim Marketing GmbH; p 9: Lüneburg Mar- ____________________________________________________ You can also participate online under www.9cities.de keting GmbH, WMTS; p 10: Autostadt GmbH; p 12: Hassan Mahramzadeh, Jan Rasmus Nippels, Post code, city Christian Wyrwa, Martin Kirchner, Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH, Christian Wyrwa ____________________________________________________ Participation in this prize draw is without possibility of recourse to legal | Layout: Blue Werbeagentur Löhne/Hannover | Printing: Jungfer Druckerei und Verlag GmbH, E-mail address action. Herzberg | Edition October 2012 / 260.000 | All information subject to alteration | Status: October 2012 2 Prices are based on exchange rates status 8 October. Subject to change 3 Wishes will be fulfilled... During the Christmas season, not just one, but three Christmas mar- An extraordinary sight is the historic Christmas village, where kets (in the Old town, in front of the main station and on Lister Mei- mediaeval city life is recreated. At the “Wishing Well Forest“ on le) get all of Hannover in a festive mood. A very special scenery is set Holzmarkt with its over 50 pine trees on 400 m², you will find by the traditional Christmas Market around the market church in mulled wine and regional specialities at the forester house and cot- the Old Town created by the warm light of thousands of candles. At tages. In the middle of the forest, there is the Oskar-Winter-Brun- over 170 stalls, in front of beautifully illuminated historic buildings, nen, a fountain whose wrought-iron gate bears the „Wishing Ring“. Christmas tree decorations, arts and crafts articles, special Christmas According to legend, wishes are granted if this ring is turned... food and mulled wine are on offer. Christmas Market: Nov 26 to Dec 22 from Bookable March - October £ 174 Christmas time in Hannover! per person in a double room In addition to traditional craftsmanship and lots of in a 3-star hotel from £ 137 delicious things to eat and drink, the Christmas Market per person in a double room and its approx. 150 stalls boasts many other attractions. in a Hannover 4-star hotel Enjoy a romantic city tour in a velotaxi before lapping Herrenhausen Palace | Picture from 1924 up the unique Christmas Market atmosphere. Your from £ 165 festive Christmas weekend is rounded off by a visit to per person in a double room the spectacular Winter Variety Show. in a Hannover's Rulers 5-star hotel Visit and love Hannover! Package includes • 2 nights in a double room incl. breakfast on the British Throne Our package includes everything you need to help you enjoy the many different sides of this fascinating city: in a 3-star hotel Did you know that between 1714 and 1837, the kings in London • a romantic ride through the festively Package includes actually came from Hannover? For 123 years, the Electorate of decorated Hannover with the Hannover • 2 nights in a double room incl. breakfast Hannover and the Kingdom of Great Britain had ties because Velotaxi (bicycle) including mulled wine or in a 4- or 5-star hotel they had the same ruler. In and around Hannover, you can still hot chocolate and blanket and hand warmer • 1 ticket for the dome lift in the New Town Hall find many traces left by the Royal House of Hannover. Perfection while driving • 1 combi-card for the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen with in the art of horticulture can be experienced at Royal Gardens in • admission ticket (first price class) for the a visit to the museum of the Herrenhausen Palace (audio guide) Herrenhausen. These unique baroque-style gardens are among Winter Variety Show • 1 ticket for the public city tour the most well-preserved in Europe. From next year, the rebuilt • a three course meal after the show • 1 HannoverCard for three days Winter Zoo Herrenhausen Palace will be yet a further attraction there. The • information package museum at the Palace invites you to explore the great variety of Optional extras: The Hannover Adventure Zoo makes a transformation into a beautiful Optional extras: winter wonderland with a toboggan slope and an ice rink, with curling the baroque world of Herrenhausen Palace and Gardens. Obvi- + admission ticket for the Winter Zoo with its wintery + International Firework Competition: from £ 13 p. p . on ice for groups, a Christmas market and mulled wine garden, and a ously, the atmospheric surroundings forms the perfect setting olde-worlde village and the tobogganing hill, and ice (Dates 2013: 25 May, 8 June, 24 August, 7 and 21 September) whole lot more. for magnificent cultural events. The Royal Gardens are famous skating