The Brochure for Downloading

Home , Adelheidsdorf, Herzog August Library

2021

History, modern life and a unique ambience – the 9 cities + 2 offer a fantastic choice of combinations for a programme of great variety. Find many ideas for attractive activities in our brochure of offers. Whether you‘re interested in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites of Goslar and Hildesheim, the Guelph family and half-timbered houses in Celle and Wolfenbüttel, baroque landscape art in Hannover, fairytales 2021and legends in Hameln and Göttingen or Henry the Lion in Braunschweig, each city will inspire you with its very own special charm. Living history, colourful events, high-class cultural experiences or the exu- berance of shopping pleasures – find all of these on your visit to the 9 Cities. TIP | Pay a visit to Autostadt Wolfsburg, VW’s automotive exhibition complex, to explore technology and innovation, the future of mobility and the history of the motor car. 2021  Against the background of the corona - pandemic, we would like to draw your atten Braunschweig p. 4-5 tion to the fact that all information in this Lower Saxony brochure are without guarantee. Celle p. 6-7 Status November 2020, subject to change. Göttingen p. 8-9

Goslar p. 10-11

Hameln p. 12-13

Hannover p. 14-15

Distance

in km BraunschweigCelle GöttingenGoslar Hameln HannoverHildesheimWolfenbüttelWolfsburg Hildesheim p. 16-17 Braunschweig 60 105 55 95 60 45 15 35 Celle 60 150 105 100 40 60 70 65 Wolfenbüttel p. 18-19 Göttingen 105 150 70 120 120 90 100 140 Goslar 55 105 70 100 90 60 40 75 The Autostadt in Wolfsburg p. 20-21 Hameln 95 100 120 100 50 50 100 135 Hannover 60 40 120 90 50 30 75 85 Hannover Airport, which forms the re- Tour suggestions p. 22-23 Hildesheim 45 60 90 60 50 30 50 80 gion’s central point of arrival, and good Lüneburg 115 85 240 170 170 120 150 130 110 connections by rail and motorway en- Wolfenbüttel 15 70 105 40 100 75 50 45 able you to get there quickly and conve- Wolfsburg 35 65 140 75 135 85 80 45 niently from any direction.

IMPRINT Publisher: 9 cites + 2 in Lower Sayony | Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH | Vahrenwalder Str. 7 | D-30165 Hannover | HRG Abt. B Nr. 59223 | Hannover | [email protected] | www.9cities.de | Editor: Petra Sievers | V.i.p.P.: Hans Christian Nolte | Layout: Blue Werbeagentur GmbH | Print: QUBUS media GmbH | Circulation: 2,000 copies | No liability can be accepted for hypographical or other errors. Subject to alternation | Status November 2020 Enquire about our offers for your individual 9 cities programme. We are at Photos: Cover picture: Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH / p. 2-3 Celle Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, GOSLAR marketing GmbH / Stefan Schiefer; Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH / Marek Kruszewski; Hildesheim Marketing / Bierwagen / p. 4, 5 Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH/Daniel Möller, BSM/ your service! It will be a pleasure to send further information and brochures. Christian Bierwagen, BSM Moritz Küstner, BSM/ Christian Bierwagen; p. 6-7 Celle Tourismus und Marketing GmbH, morgensraus.com / p. 8-9 Göttingen Tourismus e.V., p. 10-11 GOSLAR marketing GmbH, Andre Gleisberg, Stefan Schiefer p. 12-13 Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH, p. 14-15 Hannover Marketing und 9 cities in Lower Saxony Tourismus GmbH / Patrick Graf, Lars Gerhardts, Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover; p. 16-17 Hildesheim Marketing GmbH /Christian Bierwagen, Roermer- und Pelizaeus Mu- Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH seum, Dagmar Schwelle, Van der Valk Hotels; p. 18-19 Stadt Wolfenbüttel, Christian Bierwagen; p. 20-21 Autostadt GmbH Kalus Bossemeyer, Nils Hendrik Müller, Vahrenwalder Str. 7 | D-30165 Hannover | Tel.: +49 511 16849746 Silke Weinsheimer; p. 22 Lüneburg marketing GmbH, Verena Fiedeler, Celle Marketing und Tourismus GmbH; p. 23 HMTG / Stefan Knaak, Hildesheim Marketing [email protected] | www.9cities.de GmbH; p. 24 Autostadt GmbH, Stadt Wolfenbüttel / Christian Bierwagen, Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH/Markus Hörster, p. 25 GOSLAR marketing gmbh, Stefan Schiefer, Göttingen Tourismus e.V. 2 | 5 Braunschweig Braunschweig With around 250,000 inhabitants, Braunschweig is the largest city between Berlin and Hannover. Up to the present day, many historic buildings and entire streets bear witness of the significance of Braunschweig as a Hanse- atic city and the residence of the Guelphs. Find a great variety of attractive shopping opportunities, restaurants and pubs and theatres and cultural venues. With the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum the Lion City is the home of one of the 20 most important art museums in Germany, exquisite stocks and renowned masters as Rubens and Rembrandt including. Parks generously spread around the city centre, and especially the river Oker, contribute to the Lion City‘s atmosphere and offer many ways to spend your leisure time. Guests can get a complete experience of Braunschweig‘s many facets from the broad range of historic and themed guided tours of the city, both on land and on water.

 Braunschweig – Between Hanseatic Parking for coaches League and high technology  Getting to know Braunschweig  Braunschweig International Film Traveller drop-offs and pick-ups take Discover the eventful history of the Festival | 1 - 7 November 2021 Discover in the course of this walk along place at Hagenmarkt, or in Münzstraße former trade routes, which stretch across Lion City and its cultural and economic Every year the visitors gather to be swept during the Christmas market (direct ac- the city, as Braunschweig has developed importance. Wander on the historic cess to market and pedestrian zone). The 2021off their feet, to worlds unknown. The from a Hanseatic city to a modern city traces of the Hanseatic merchants and the focus is on young European cinema, free-of-charge waiting position for tour of shopping and science with a vibrant Guelphs who have shaped Braunschweig buses is at Europaplatz (close to Altstadt-  German Athletics Championships always at a high level and with promising cultural scene. for centuries. Very close by, the river Oker markt and Kohlmarkt, only 5 minutes June 2021 artists. is flanked by parks and is the perfect place Length: ca. 2 hours walking distance to the City Center). to relax surrounded by nature. High-jump, javelin and running: in  Braunschweig Christmas Market Price: € 90 (for groups up to 30 p.) 2021, Germany’s top athletes will head 24 November - 29 December 2021 • 1 or 2 nights incl. breakfast Sales Information to Braunschweig to battle it out for the Language: German The Christmas Market has a tradition • Sightseeing stroll through the Lion City German champions title and a place in • Travel Guide Braunschweig 2021 – of more than 500 years and is conside- • 1 MERIAN Braunschweig culture and Information and offers for group and the Olympic qualifiers.  Guided Tour of Richmond Palace red one of the most beautiful in all of travel magazine per room individual travel (German, English) northern Germany. Duchess Auguste, wife of Duke Karl  ATP Tennis Tournament – Sparkas- Price: from € 75 p. p. in a double room • Guided Tours 2021 Around 150 artisans, craftspeople and Wilhelm Ferdinand and sister of English sen Open 2021 | 1 - 10 July 2021 valid for groups from 10 persons • Places of interest in Braunschweig market vendors invite to stroll and enjoy King George III, had this classicistic Top-class talents fight for points for the (German, English) the impressive ambience of the market little palace with elements of late baro- world rankings at the ATP Challenger • City map in the ensemble around the the St. Blasii que built for her above Braunschweig‘s  Christmassy Braunschweig Tennis Tournament Sparkassen Open • Map of the river Oker cathedral. Okeraue (Oker Meadow) in 1768/69. In Atmospheric glow of lights in an im- in Braunschweig. In addition to exciting memory of where she grew up in Eng- pressive ambience: The Braunschweig matches on the tennis courts, tourna- www.braunschweig.de/events land, she named this favourite palace of Christmas market surrounded by the ment guests can look forward to an hers Richmond. historic ensemble of buildings with the extensive evening program with a wide St. Blasii Cathedral and Dankwarderode range of culinary delights. Length: 1 hour Price: € 90 (for groups up to 25 p.) Castle brings christmassy festivity to the lion city. Guests can enjoy a bird‘s eye  Castle Square Open Air “Madama Language: German, English Butterfly“ | 3 - 21 July 2021 view of the impressive sea of lights from the town hall tower. Music enjoyment will be staged in a  On tour with the night watchman unique historic setting, surrounded • 1 or 2 nights incl. breakfast  Sightseeing stroll through the Hugo through the Magniviertel by the Cathedral St. Blasii and Dank- • Christmas-themed tour: View from Lion City quarter warderode Castle. Each year the State the Town Hall Tower – a city tour with Theatre Braunschweig shows an Open Stroll through medieval alleyways On a round tour through the Magni- a bird’s eye view Air performance in the arena around the and discover the traces of Hanseatic viertel, Braunschweig‘s district with the • Voucher for a warming drink at the Castle Lion. merchants and the Guelphs who have most beautiful half timbered houses, Christmas market shaped Braunschweig for centuries. the Night Watchman talks about his life • 1 MERIAN Braunschweig culture and  Braunschweig Crime Thriller Festival Length: 1,5 hours and responsibilities as well as the great travel magazine per room Autumn 2021 Price: € 90 (for groups up to 25 p.) mediaeval history of the city. Price: from € 79 p. p. in a double room CSI Braunschweig: Restaurants, gloomy Languages: German, English, French, Length: ca. 1,5 hours valid for groups from 10 persons cemeteries and dark alleys serve as a Spanish, Russian, Polish, Czech Price: 12 € (German) 14 € (English) p. p. perfect backdrop for well-known authors Languages: German, English More program modules in addition of suspense novels, who read from their to all arrangements are available on current works at the Whodunnit festival. request: e.g. rafting tour „The Oker- stadt from the water“, Guided Tour with Braunschweig Stadtmarketing GmbH | Touristinfo the night watchman, City tour in the Kleine Burg 14 | D-38100 Braunschweig Historic tram, visit of the Herzog Anton Tel.: +49 531 470 20 40 | Fax: +49 531 470 20 44 Ulrich Museum and much more. E-Mail: [email protected] www.braunschweig.de/reiseangebote 4 | 5 CelleCelle With the biggest unified collection of half-timbered houses in Europe, a picturesque Guelph palace with the Castle Theatre as well as various classical and modern museums, Celle is without doubt the highlight of any trip to Lüneburg Heath. Celle also surprises visitors with its Bauhaus architecture and light art as well as being a great place to shop thanks to its variety of shops, restaurants and accommodation, making the compact town perfect for people of all ages.

 Guided tour of the Palace Parking for coaches including a visit to the palace kitchens, the Passengers can board and alight at Palace 2021 Square. Parking spaces available free of Protestant palace chapel in renaissance style and the residential museum. charge at Schützenplatz (Hafenstraße), 10 Our highly qualified tour guides are on minutes‘ walk to the old town. Additional Length: approx. 1 hours  Rowing against cancer hand to highlight the charm of a modern parking at Langensalzaplatz and Wittin- Price: from € 9 per person 18 September 2021 town in a historical setting. They will tell ger Straße (Heilpflanzengarten – medi- Extra charge for foreign you about the region and its inhabitants cinal plant garden).  Celle Wine Market and show you all the secret nooks and languages € 15 per group 28 July - 1 August 2021 crannies of the town. Languages: English, Dutch, French, Sales Information Fine wines are served with selected Swedish, Danish, Russian • Celle: The charming Ducal Town specialities. Visitors can relax and savour  Guided tour of the ducal town Arrangements for groups this experience in an exclusive ambience Celle For further information about the wide (Languages D) to the accompaniment of jazz, piano and range of experiences tours of town and Length: 1,5 hours • City maps with sights and tour route folk music. palace please visit: Price: groups up to 25 pers.: € 75 in the following languages: German Extra charge for foreign www.celle.travel/guide-town-tours  Summer fun - For the whole family! languages € 15 3 - 5 September 2021 Look forward to a varied day with the Languages: German, English, Dutch, whole family and of course your Celle French, Italian, Russian, Swedish and state stallions. A large exhibition and ca- Danish tering area awaits you on the large heath grounds in Adelheidsdorf.  Bauhaus Architecture From Italienischer Garten to the  Celle Christmas market ‘Glass School’ with Winter Magic Discover Neues Bauen in the Bauhau 25 November - 26 December 2021 style in Celle with a thematic guided tour. Pyramid, small forest with arts-and- Less well-known, however, is that Celle is craft stalls in front of the town church. effectively the birthplace of ‘Neues Bauen’ Trombone choir, „speaking lanterns“ (‘New Objectivity’ – modern functional and the bright christmas lights in the old building design) and with regard to Bau- town with more than 450 half-timbered haus architecture ranks in the same le- houses delighting everybodys heart. ague as the towns of Weimar and Dessau. (Subject to change) Length: 1,5 hours

Price: groups up to 25 pers.: € 90 Extra charge for foreign languages € 15 Languages: German, English

Celle Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Markt 14-16 | D-29221 Celle Tel.: +49 5141 909080 [email protected] | www.celle-tourismus.de 6 | 57 GöttingenGöttingen

In 2021 Göttingen is once again a tourist destination that is well worth a visit. Outstanding, world-class cultural events und special offers invite you to head off on a tour of discovery. Or combine an exciting city break in Göttingen with day trips into the varied countryside of the hilly Weser bergland or the Harz mountains. Alternatively, you can end the year on a high at its traditional Christmas market. See below for our range of offers: you are bound to find something that will suit.

 Weserbergland Mountains Tour The region of Weserbergland with its nu-  Christmas market merous sights can be found to the west of Parking for coaches 22 November - 29 December 2021 Göttingen. On this outing you can choose • Passengers can board and alight at: More than 80 festively decorated stalls to visit the town Hann. Münden, which is Berliner Straße/station (approx. 5 min. 2021around the old town hall and the St. located on the confluence of three rivers, from the town centre). Coaches are also Day programmes  Night of Culture | 5 June 2021 the monastery Kloster Bursfelde and the exceptionally allowed to use the Busring Johannis Church spreading the for groups from 15 persons Culture taking place at venues all over prechristmas atmosphere. Fürstenberg porcelain manufactory. Alter- system and to let passengers out behind the city, including an open-air concert by natively, you can relax on a trip down the Old Town Hall / Market (Markt)  Discover Göttingen the Göttingen Symphony Orchestra. the river Weser! bus stop. • Guided tour “Around the Gänseliesel“  Göttingen Summer of culture • Lunch or coffee & cake • Coach parking:  Trip to the Harz July to September 2021 • City present, Info Folder ZOB (Central bus station)/ A panoramic excursion to the legendary Outstanding concerts, readings and Price: from € 23/€ 16 p.p. Berliner Straße (approx. 5 minutes‘ world of the mountains and forests of festivals in many different venues. Available the whole year round. walk from the town centre), the Harz National Park. Other stopping Schützenplatz/Schützenanger  Around Gänseliesel  Open Air KWP | points are the Ockertalsperre dam and (approx. 15 minutes‘ walk from the  Culinary Göttingen a weekend in August 2021 Discover Göttingen‘s historical town the mining towns of St. Andreasberg and town entre). • Guided Tour of the City „Get a Taste of Clausthal-Zellerfeld. Stars of international, national and centre and its sights and learn about the Göttingen“ – culinary proverbs regional fame perform in Kaiser- history of this university town. • Variety of sausage on a platter Sales Information Wilhelm-Park. Price: € 65 (groups of up to 25 persons) Prices for all tours: (Wurstplatte) • Journey Planner: accommodation in Professional tour guide, half-day excur- hotels, guesthouses and holiday  Soundcheck New Pop Festival Price: from € 21 p.p. sion 4 hours: € 120 (in German) and € in September 2021  On the trail of the brothers Grimm homes in the city and region of Available the whole year round. 152 (other languages), full-day excursion The stations of work and life of the Göttingen, Package Arrangements The festival is dedicated to international famous fairy tale brothers Jacob and 8 hours € 240 (in German) and € 304 and German pop newcomers. Up-and-  Göttingen in the Christmas Season • Guided City Tours: tour brochure Wilhelm Grimm are in the focus of this (other languages), admission extra, coming performers and future stars play • Göttingen – City of Science: handy city tour on foot. Places to be visited are their • Guided Tour „Around the Gänseliesel“ coaches available on request. the city‘s stages. brochure (with map of town centre) residences and places of work during • Lunch or coffee & cake  International Handel festival their tenure as librarians and professors at • Glühwein (mulled wine) or soft drink • Impressions: image brochure for 9 - 19 September 2021 Göttingen University. • Original Göttingen Christmas Glass Package arrangements Göttingen Germany‘s oldest festival of Handel‘s Price: € 75 (groups of up to 25 persons) Price: from € 23/€ 16 p.p. Discover Göttingen • Tour of Göttingen – discover the Available: 22 Nov to 29 Dec, 2021 old town works invites you to attend outstanding • 1 night‘s accommodation with breakfast musical performances.  Göttingen timber framework • Welcome drink • Guided tour “Around Gänseliesel“  Gänselieselfest festival Important half-timbered houses charac- Day trips for groups • Lunch or evening meal 26 September 2021 terise the unique townscape of Göttingen and witness times long past. The most  Brothers Grimm and Wilhelm • Postcards and ballpoint pen of Göttingen City festival around the Göttingen beautiful buildings and their stories as Busch Tour • Info folder landmark, with Sunday shopping. well as their architectural features are in The day begins with a guided tour through Price: from € 65 p.p. sharing a double  Göttinger Literaturherbst the focus of this tour. Göttingen. The many traces left by the room | Available: April to October 23 October to 7 November 2021 Price: € 100 (groups up to 25 persons) brothers Grimm can be found right across Readings by authors, some of whom are the historic city centre. Afterwards, the trip Other themed accommodation packages: world-famous: a must for lovers of Ger- Extra charge for foreign languages. is continued to nearby Ebergötzen. In the “Stroll and Savour“, “The Magic of Christ- man and international literature. Further tours, such as guided tours in old mill where Wilhelm Busch lived in his mas“ and “Fairy Tales and Mills“ available Tourist-Information Göttingen period costume or round trips, available youth, the pranks of his characters Max on request. am Alten Rathaus | D-37073 Göttingen upon request and Moritz come to life. Tel.: +49 551 4 99 80-0 | Fax: +49 551 4 99 80-10 E-Mail: [email protected] www.goettingen-tourismus.de 8 | 59 GoslarGoslar Goslar, the city in which emperors once felt at home in days gone by is a fascinating tourist destination in this day and age. The town in fact looks little different today, characterised by its colourful timberframe buildings, narrow little cobbled streets and interesting architecture from all ages. UNESCO has paid tribute to the unique beauty of Goslar‘s old town, to the Rammels- beg ore mine as a 1000-yearold industrial monument and to the so-called Upper Harz Water Management System as a natural energy supply system by jointly awarding them the status of a World Cultural Heritage site.

 Christmas Market & Christmas Forest 24 November - 30 December 2021 Parking for coaches 2021 17 spaces for coaches are available at the Find pleasure in the season of contempla-  Walpurgis | 30 April 2021 tion at the Christmas Market & Offers for groups Kaiserpfalz car park. After visiting the The implementation of the event depends Christmas Forest of the dream-like imperial palace, tourists can walk to the  Tradition and the Art of brewing on the Corona situation. scenery of the old city centre. market square in just 5 minutes. The history of beer brewing in Goslar.  World Heritage Day | 6 June 2021 Amusing, informative and exciting, all Other coach parking can be found at the wrapped together in a pleasurable large Osterfeld car park on the edge of the in Goslar, at the ore mine of Rammels- old town. The old town is around 10 to 15 berg and the Oberharzer Wasserwirt- package by our city guides and a Gose minutes‘ walk from there. schaft (Upper Harz Water Management) brewer who produces the ancient type of Churches, museums and other historic beer called „Gose“ according to traditio- buildings of the city open their doors. nal techniques. The imperial city is one of Sales Information  A Thousand Steps through the the few in Germany to have its own brand • Goslar “Experiences“  Mobile theme park Old Town of beer, the Goslar Gose. A beer specialiy The Goslar „Experiences“ brochure cont- 18 June - 11 July 2021 brewed to a historical recipe, which in- Experience a guided city tour through ains all details about the sights, museums, Fun, action and adrenaline for young and cludes coriander and salt, in a traditional churches and many other attractions in the the historical city centre. Succumb to the craft process. old with fast-paced rides and much more. quaint charm of half-timbered houses historical town of Goslar, as well as infor- and imperial buildings at the heart of the Price on request mation about activities in the countryside,  Handicrafts Market | 7 + 8 August 2021 UNESCO World Heritage site. the district of Hahnenklee (Upper Harz) and tips for excursions in the locality. Around 150 artisans display their creative Throughout the year, 10 a.m. (except st1  Wöltingerode Monastery – work. January) | length 2 hrs Tasting tour of the distillery • Offers for groups Meeting point: Tourist Information at the Learn about the centuries-old distilling  Music Festival Goslar/Harz This info folder offers a wide range of Market Place 13 August - 5 September 2021 tradition at the monastery during a tasting guided tours (some 20 themed tours), inte- Price on request tour, and visit the traditional distillery and resting one-day programmes and Top-class world stars of classical music the minster. Your tour guide at the monas- perform at specially selected locations escorted coach trips, tips for eating out and  An Afternoon Walk tery will explain how distillates and liqueurs a whole lot more for attractive group tours. such as the magnificent Imperial Palace. are created from homegrown grains of whe- Explore the historical Old Town on a at and water. This is followed by a tasting guided tour. Discover picturesque lanes  Old Town Festival of a selection of ten spirits (included in the Status October 2020 | Subject to change lined with charming half-timbered 10 - 12 September 2021 price). Duration: 1 hour houses or imposing buildings on a stroll Enjoy live music on numerous stages in through the UNESCO World Heritage the old city centre. Price on request site.  Imperial market with Sunday April to October and December Shopping | October 2021 Mon – Sat 13.30 p.m. | length 1.5 hrs Tourist-Information der GOSLAR marketing gmbh Amidst the historic city centre tempts you Price on request Markt 7 | D-38640 Goslar to go for a stroll, taste delicious foods and Tel.: +49 53 21 780 60 | Fax: +49 53 21 780 644 gaze at the surprising spectacle. E-Mail: [email protected] www.goslar.de | www.weihnachtswald.de meingoslar UNESCO.Weltkulturerbe.Goslar meingoslar 10 | 511 HamelnHameln

To this day, visitors to Hamelin encounter the Pied Piper around every corner: during a Pied Piper city tour, at the Pied Piper open-air production, in the museum, during the puppet show at the Hochzeitshaus, etc. At the same time, you can admire the imposing sandstone and half-timbered buildings dating back to the 16th to 18th century, or enjoy the demonstrations in the glass-blowing workshop, a boat tour on the Weser river, or visit the seven palaces, and so much more. We will gladly assist in your planning of an individual tour. Contact us!

 In the Footsteps of the Pied Piper Included in the price: • 2 night‘s B&B at a *** or ****-Hotel • Dinner • Guided Tour with the Pied Pipper (60 mins) 2021 • Boat trip on the river Weser (2 hrs)  Hameln‘s old town in 60 minutes Offers for groups  Pied Piper open-air performance • Entrance and guided tour of Museum Sightseeing tour. Whether with or without accommodation, Summer 2021 Hameln with Pied Piper theatre and Length: 60 minutes for a stopover or an escorted package much more Each Sunday at noon. tour – Hameln‘s Tourist Office can offer Price per group of up to 30 pers.: Price for groups (from 21 p.): from € 158 € 55 in German an attractive selection of unique travel  Pied Piper Musical„RATS“ € 70 other languages experiences. Visitors can for example look Summer 2021 round a castle in the morning, explore the  All the magic of Christmas Each Wednesday at 4.30 pm.  Guided tour with the Pied Piper historical town centre in the afternoon and Included in the price: go sightseeing with “shady characters“ in • 1 night‘s B&B in a *** or ****-Hotel You won‘t forget this experience in a  Wine festival | 15 - 17 July 2021 the evening. Alternatively, they can attend hurry! • Guided sightseeing tour (90 mins) incl. Lovers of wine and fine dining from near a demonstration of glass blowing or a 1 Drink Length: 60 minutes and far are once again invited to attend performance of the mechanical Pied Piper Price per group of up to 30 pers.: • Voucher for a Christmas Market treat Hameln‘s 31th wine festival at the Bürger- theatre in the museum. Other options are € 170 in German or English Price for tour groups (from 21 p.): € 75 garten. watching the landscape slip by on a trip down the river Weser, going on a “Rat Prices for 2021 valid for tour operators.  Pflasterfest (cobblestone festival)  Pied Piper Greeting Tour“, followed by a visit to Germany‘s 27 - 29 August 2021 What would be your visit to Hameln northernmost cave of stalactites. Big party in the Old Town with 6 stages, without a meeting with the symbol of the more than 80 bands and 100,000 visitors. city.  Fun on the Weser Sales Information Admission free. Length: arround 10 minutes Included in the price: boat trip (1 hour), • USB Stick with “Hameln in myth and Price per group: € 75 Welcome to Hameln by the Pied Piper, legend –fairytale Weserbergland“,  Autumn and Farmer‘s market with (after 8 pm: € 95) guided tour of town (60 mins), demons- 10-minute image film about Hameln Sunday shopping tration at glass blowing works, or visit of and locality in German, English, 8 - 10 October 2021  “Der verführte Verführer“ the Museum Hameln with the unique Pied Parking for coaches French, Japanese and Chinese Piper Theatre, film screening A one-man play by and starring a shady Free parking for coaches can be found at • DVD “Pied Piper open-air performance“  Christmas market character. Price for tour groups (from 21 p.): € 22 the entrance to the old town on the east 27 November - 30 December 2021 • Photo archive Length: 75 minutes and south sides of the city: • Info flyer in 12 languages Hameln‘s Christmas market is conside- Price per group of up to 20 pers.:  Hameln Christmas Market East: 164er Ring, Deisteralle and • Information brochure red to be one of the finest in northern € 180 in German • Travel Guide with accommodation, Included in the price: Welcome to Hameln Kastanienwall Germany. package arrangements and city tours by the Pied Piper, guided tour of the town South: “Stockhof “ coach car park,  “Henker, Hexen und Halunken“ • City Maps  Musical: “The Treasure Island“ (60 mins), short tour of St Bonifatius between Rattenfänger-Halle and 11 December 2021 - 5 January 2022 Acquaint yourself with Hameln and some minster, Coffee & Cake Dampferanleger of its lowlife on a tour of the city by night. The stage sensation of spotlight musicals Price for tour groups (from 21 p.): € 13 returns to Hamlen. Length: 90 minutes Price per group of up to 30 pers.: € 250 in German Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH Tourist-Information Deisterallee 1 | D-31785 Hameln Tel.: +49 5151 957823 | Fax: +49 5151 957840 E-Mail: [email protected] | www.hameln.de 12 | 513 HannoverHannover

Garden art in perfection in the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, a trip around the world in the Adventure Zoo, maritime flair around the Maschsee lake, medieval lanes in the old town or one of the many cultural highlights – the capital of Lower Saxony offers an ideal mix for attractive program offers. With our group arrangements and experience modules, your guests spend a won- derful time in Hannover. Our city tours offer the opportunity to get to know the most beautiful parts of the city.

 Hannover traditional Tip | For groups upon request: Hop-on Under competent guidance you get to Hop-off City tour in a double-decker know the picturesque corners of the Old panorama bus. In summer season daily Town. After this exciting city tour we will Parking for coaches from 10.30 am to 4 pm, saturdays until stop at a traditional brewery. There you • Central Bus Station (ZOB), Raschplatz, 6 pm. taste the Hannoverian traditional drink space for approx. 5 coaches  Royal Gardens Herrenhausen  th 2021 “Lüttje Lage”. 30 Int. Fireworks Competition in the Royal Garden Splendour  City walk • Neues Rathaus, Trammplatz 2, space Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen • Tour of the Old Town on foot for 4 coaches (just for boarding and Guided Tour of the Royal Gardens Classic guided tour through the city cen- 21 August, 4 + 18 Sept., 2 + 16 October • 1 Lüttje Lage p.p. | 1 hearty meal alight) Discover the splendour of Garden Art ter and old town Price per pers. € 23 | min. 15 pers. • Schützenplatz/Waterloostr, space for Top class fireworks in the Royal Gardens, Price per group: Price per group: € 110 German 120,00 € Bookable: all year round | Duration: 3 hrs approx. 100 coaches varied supporting programme of live mu- € 95 German | € 105 other languages foreign language | Length: 2 hours sic, variety acts and theatre performances + admission ticket | Length: 1,5 hours max. 25 pers. • HDI-Arena/Sportpark, along Ferdi-  th for the whole family. 30 Int. Fireworks competition nand-Wilhelm-Fricke-Weg Guided tour through the Herrenhausen The world‘s best pyrotechnicians create a  Schützenfest | 2 - 11 July 2021  Hannovers delicious sides • NDR-Funkhaus, Rudolf-von-Bennig- magical display against the unique back- Palace Museum sen-Ufer, space for approx. 5 coaches The world‘s biggest marksmen‘s fun fair. Explore Hannover and savour the culinary Price per group: drop of the Royal Gardens. One highlight is the big parade on 4 July specialties! Discover the most beautiful • Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, space € 95 German | € 105 other languages Price per pers. € 18 | min. 20 pers. involving some 12,000 participants, incl. sights of Hannover during this tasty tour. for approx. 20 coaches + admission ticket | Length: 1,5 hours Coach driver and tour guide free. brightly coloured floats, bands and horses Price per person: € 27 incl. 5 taster at dif- Optional: Audioguide (€ 2 p.p.) Plus postage costs. • Hannover Congress Centrum / Theo- in harness. ferent selected stations | for groups from dor-Heuss-Platz 1-3, space for approx. 10 pers. | Duration 3 hrs Dates: 50 coaches (incl. for groups touring zoo)  Maschsee Lake Festival Admission tickets: 29 May, 12 June, 21 August, 4 + 18 Sept. 28 July - 15 August 2021 (all incl.: Great Garden, Berggarten and • Busterminal at Hannover‘s Adventure Bookable from 20 persons Herrenhausen Palace Museum) Zoo, Adenaueralle Concerts, cabaret performances as well as culinary specialities and a whole lot more Summer season (1. 4. - 31.10.) • Further parking available for coaches at  Hannover Adventure Zoo can be found all round the lake during Single: € 8 | Groups with min. 15 p.: € 7 Messegelände exhibition centre and Take a zoological trip around the world in this event. Every year around two million Hannover Airport Winter season Hannover Adventure Zoo: get a close look visitors meet up at a mega-party charac- Single: € 6 | Groups with min. 15 p.: € 5 at a zebra’s stripes, explore the Zambezi by terised by its Mediterranean flair.  In the footsteps of the Royal House Sales Information of Hannover boat, and look giraffes in the eye from the  Christmas Market  Hannover – the grand tour lofty viewing platform. An Indian jungle For all details about our Arrangements 22 November - 22 December 2021 For tour groups with their own coach Marienburg Castle, the Herrenhausen palace is home to one of Europe’s biggest see the brochure Hannover for bus tour- Christmas Market in front of the Main Hannover boasts a chequered history that Gardens, and the royal seat of Celle offer herds of elephants. And the polar bears operator. In addition we offer different Station until the end of December has left its mark on the town. insights into life at court in centuries past. and their friends are expecting you in the information sheets about our current offers. Hannover‘s three Christmas markets can Price: € 115 German | € 125 other languages Includes: Yukon Bay theme park. be relied on to put the entire town in a • 1 or 2 nights in a 4-star hotel in Hannover on request: brief visit to the Royal Admission ticket for one day from € 16.88 www.hannover.de/sales festive mood. The city shows its tradi- Gardens of Herrenhausen incl. half-board Min. 15 persons | Only in summer season tional side at the Christmas market in the Length: 2,5 hours • Tour of Marienburg Castle (incl. admission) TIP: Hannover Adventure Zoo is perfect old town. for a stopover including lunch. Ask for our SPECIAL OFFER FOR TOUR OPERATORS: • Lunch at the Castle Restaurant  Wintervariety • Tour of the Great Garden in Herren- offers!  19 November 2021 - 9 Januar 2022 ‟Hannover Compact“ hausen (incl. admission) Circular bus tour with only one stop, World-class artist in the winter variety Hotel service excluding the Royal Gardens of Herren- The next day: show in the Herrenhausen Orangery. • Classic tour of Celle Palace In addition to all arrangements we offer hausen Hameln Marketing und Tourismus GmbH • Coffee & cake in a selected cafe in Celle attractive group rates for accommodation Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH (Subject to change) Price per group: Ernst-August-PlatzTourist-Information 8 | D-30159 Hannover Price per person in double room: € 119 for in different hotel categories. Please inquire Deisterallee 1 | D-31785 Hameln € 95 German | € 105 other languages about our offers. Tel.: +49 511 12345-333 | Fax: +49 511 12345-334 one night; € 185 for two nights. E-Mail:Tel.: +49 [email protected] 5151 957823 | Fax: +49 5151 957840 Participation is free of charge for the bus www.hannover-tourismus.deE-Mail: [email protected] | www.hameln.de 14 | 515 driver | min. 15 Pers. HildesheimHildesheim

Immerse yourself in history, strolling through alleys of half-timbered houses, enjoying coffee and cake together with a view of the impressive façade of the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus on the historic market square, discovering two UNESCO World Cultural Heritage churches, the cathedral treasure and topclass exhibitions – the city of Hildesheim has a lot to offer for group trips.

Sales Information • Travel planner Hildesheim Region –  UNESCO World heritage in two for groups (german + engl.)  World Heritage in the Hildesheim days • Holiday Magazine tips for breaks, Region • 2 overnight stays listing accommodation and key events in the town and local region (german + Encounter the unique UNESCO world • Rich breakfast buffet engl.) cultural heritage in the Hildesheim region: • 2-hour guided UNESCO World Heritage • Guided tours of the town and costumed  Themed tours With the UNESCO World heritage tour incl. tour of the town included  Jazztime | 21 - 23 May 2021 tours (german) You can choose from different tours your churches in Hildesheim, the Alfeld Fagus 1-hour guided tour of the cathedral This festival2021 is a must for lovers of jazz, • “A Taste of Hildesheim“, available in 5 favorite tour – incl. in a foreign languages. factory and the Old Town in Goslar there • Admission fee to the Cathedral Museum blues and country. languages are even three UNESCO World heritage Hildesheim’ Length: 1-2 hours | Price: from 65 € in • Edited copy and images available for  Wallungen | 3-4, 10-11, 17-18 July 2021 sites in the Hildesheim Region to discover. • Short tour of the World heritage visitor German or from 75 € in foreign languages centre publicity purposes on request A varied program of concerts, theatre, Length: approx. 6 hours. Price: € 185 • 1 info pack per room literature, performances, walk acts and  Historical costume tours plus admission fees and costs for bus installations invites you to stroll and 1,200 years of the city‘s history will rought transport Price for groups from 10 pers: discover. to life by these figures in period costume from € 124 p.p. in a DR  International Beer Exchange as they tell visitors about their lives and 30 July - 1 August 2021 the habits and traditions of the time.  Come to my Castle Brewers and importers from Germany and Length: 1,5 - 2 hours | Price: € 180 with • 2 overnight stays abroad present over 500 different beers in two guides dressed in costume (exclude • rich breakfast buffet the specially constructed beer garden on the entrance fees) • 2 hour guided tour „Getting to know Market Square.  Advent Time in Historic Hildesheim Hildesheim“  Guided Museums tours • Dinner in a Hildesheim restaurant  Pflasterzauber – International festival • 1-hour guided tour of the Christmassy • Entrance and guided tour of Marienburg of street music and street ar Guided tours of the cathedral and the Hildesheim Castle 10 + 11 September 2021 cathedral museum • 1 Mulled red wine at the Christmas • 1 info pack per room Artists, acrobats, magicians and jugglers, Length: 1 hour each, Price € 90 each (dis- Market Clowns and Comediens transform the count when booking both tours) • City map to discover the city Price for groups from 10 pers: inner city in a colourful open air stage. Guided tours of permanent and special Price for groups from 20 pers: from € 10 from € 146 p.p. in a DR  Wine Festival | 30 Sept. - 3 Oct. 2021 exhibitions in the Roemer- und Pelizaeus p.p. Winemakers, wine dealers and publicans Museum invite you to the historic market square to Length: 45 / 90 min. | Price: € 40 / € 70  UNESCO World heritage in one day sample a multitude of wines and delicacies Short tour of the World heritage visitors • 2 hour guided tour “Getting to know  Christmas Market Center – The tour gives a first impression Hildesheim“ 22 November - 29 December 2021 of the multimedia exhibition around the • one-course meal in the restaurant “Nil The Christmas market invites visitors UNESCO World heritage. im Museum“ to enjoy themselves strolling about in Length: 30 min. | Price: € 19 • Admission fee to the Cathedral Museum Parking for coaches Hildesheim’ the enchanting setting of the historical • Am Ratsbauhof, 4 parking spaces, Price for groups from 20 pers.: € 29 p.p. market square. Day tours max. length of stay: unlimited  EVI Lichtungen | 27 - 30 January 2022  Tours of the region  Getting to know Hildesheim • St. Michael‘s church, 1 parking space, On four evenings, light installations trans- max. length of stay: 30 minutes Whether you prefer the monastery route, • overnight stay – rich breakfast buffet form Hildesheim’s familiar townscape into a or things to know about castles and • short guided our around the UNESCO • Roemer- and Pelizeaus Museum, bright sea of light. palaces – let us show you the outstan- World Heritage Visitor Centre 1 parking space, max. length of stay: Subject to change. You will find further ding testimonies of history in fascinating • 2 hour guided tour “Getting to know 15 minutes HildesheimHameln Marketing undGmbH Tourismus GmbH events on www.hildesheim.de/ countryside around Hildesheim by a Hildesheim“ • Kardinal-Bertram-Straße, 1 parking Tourist-InformationTourist-Information Hildesheim veranstaltungen competent tour guide. • Dinner space, Busstop, max. length of stay: Rathausstr.Deisterallee 20 (Tempelhaus) 1 | D-31785 Hameln | D-31134 Hildesheim Status: October 2020 Length: 2 hours / 4 hours • 1 info pack per room 30 minutes Tel.:Tel.: +49 +49 5121 5151 1798-0 957823 | Fax: | Fax: +49 +495121 5151 1798-88 957840 Price € 85 / € 135 plus admission fees and Price for groups from 10 pers.: € 89 p.p. [email protected]: [email protected] | www.hameln.de 16 | 517 costs for bus transport www.hildesheim.de/tourismus Wolfenbüttel A secret revealed to enthusiasts of historic places: Wolfenbüttel, the city of Lessing. Conveniently situated between the Harz Mountains and the Lüneburg Heath. In the historic city centre, not destroyed by any wars, numerous half-timbered buildings and cultural treasures can be seen, and many pleasures await visitors at a short distance, making your stay truly unforgettable. Opposite the renowned Herzog August Library and the Lessinghaus, the Residential Palace is situated. Only a few steps away, the half-timbered Town Hall, the magnificent St. Mary‘s Church and many romantic corners will impress you. And after an eventful day, enjoy a genuine Wolfenbüttel original: the world-famous „Jägermeister“.

Included in the price:  GenussmanufakTour (culinary tour) Tour guide, guided tour of the town, Enjoy an entertaining tour of the town lunch incl. 1 Jägermeister, coffee & cake combined with a visit to various local and admission to all 5 main tourist businesses selling delicious regional attractions products. There you can learn about Length: around 7 hours the philosophy behind them, sample Price: € 35 (from 40 persons) some delicacies and, if you like, do some Bookable: from Tuesday to Sunday 2021 shopping too. A voucher of € 3 per shop  Wolfenbüttel appetizer is included in the tour price.  Explore the Old Town Discover the sights of our historic resi- Included in the price:  Each Monday: Wolfenbüttel – City of Entertaining stroll around the sights in dential town and enjoy a delicious lunch Guided tour of the town + various samples Jägermeister the old town. Personal “seating furniture” or dinner in an Old Town restaurant. Vouchers worth € 12 Jägermeister factory tour, Lunch inkl. 1 upon request. Included in the price: Length: around 3 hrs Jägermeister herb liqueur in an Old town Length: 1 - 1,5 hours Guided tour / lunch or dinner Price: € 250 per group up to 10 pers. restaurant, Guided tour of the town. Book- Price: € 55 in German Length: approx. 3 hours Bookable: from Thursday to Saturday Parking for coaches ing in advance is highly recommended. Price: € 18 p. p. (min. 20 pers.) Wolfenbüttel is a town where everything  CSI Old Town Bookable: daily  Jägermeister arrangement  Wednesday and Saturday: is close to hand, including if you arrive by It’s pure suspense when you hear about all As part of this arrangement, look forward Wolfenbüttel weekly market coach. In the middle of the city are the things that have happened here. And in to a guided tour of the location where the  Fabulous Christmas Market two busparkings free of charge: at the In the heart of the old town at the historic one case, you can even demonstrate your world-famous Wolfenbüttel herb liqueur is Set in the enchanting atmosphere of the private bus terminal of the company Der town market twice a week from 7 to 13 own crime-solving skills. produced. No less interesting is the guided historical market place with its impressive Schmidt (Halchersche Str. 33) or at the car o‘clock the popular colorful weekly market Length: 1,5 hours stroll through the old city centre. Also, half-timbered town hall, our Christmas park „Alte Spinnerei“ (access via „Jäger- takes place with a lot of regional products. Price: € 75 in German (Groups up to the original building of the company of market it just magically. Use this attrac- straße“). 25 pers.) Mast-Jägermeister SE can be viewed from  Streetfood-Festival | 18 - 20 June 2021 tive offer to get to know our city with a Central possibilities for drop off / drop the outside during the tour. christmassy guided tour and a visit at the on: at the Kornmarkt in front of the main Experience during these three days how A delicious meal at a restaurant in the old  The Old Town in a different way christmas market afterwards. church and at the palace square. culture and culinary delights fit together in town with a shot of Jägermeister as a dige- Follow in the footsteps of Lessing, meet the TIP: Bus drivers can look forward to Wolfenbüttel and enjoy delicious specialities Included in the price: stif completes the programme. in a historical ambience. dance master in the place, climb down to 1-hour guided tour of town, 1 German a nice Wolfenbüttel gift at the Tourist Participation only for adults (from 18 years) the casemates or or stroll through the dusk bratwurst, 1 mulled wine, 1 souvenir pin Information!  Wolfenbüttel summer of culture with the nightwatch man... You are spoiled Length: approx. 2 hours Included in the price: July - August 2021 for choice! Ask for our diverse offers. Price: € 12.50 p.p. (min. 20 pers.) Guided tour of the town, lunch Sales Information Wolfenbüttel‘s No. 1 open-air festival Length: 1 - 1,5 hours Bookable: Dates on request (incl. one drink), factory tour The german “Lessingstadtmagazin” “echt- presents national and international artists Price: on request Length: around 5 hours lessig” wakes the desire getting to know Price: € 22.50 per person from all cultural fields every year in the  Culinary evening tour Wolfenbüttel. For Visitors of city the romantic courtyard of the palace and in Bookable on Mondays for individual pers., brochure „Reiseplaner (travel planner) A romantic evening tour in four parts front of the Lessing Theatre. from Mon to Fri for groups from 10 pers. contains all important information and through the historical old town plus an tips for a successful stay in Wolfenbüttel.  Wolfenbüttel Christmas Market exclusive dinner in various restaurants.  Five in one sweep 23 November - 23 December 2021 Included in the price: For curious groups who just want it all: The free Wolfenbüttel-App is always up About 40 christmassy decorated stands, Guided tour in four parts, Intern. after an entertaining tour of the old town to date. unique alleys of half timbered houses, the three-course menu in three different res- and a visit to our main church, our perso- historic atmosphere as well as enchanted taurants, each with a corresponding nal tour guide will take you to a restaurant coutyards make the Christmas Market so Drink, Jägermeister nightcap in the town centre for lunch, followed by in an old town pub distinctive. a visit to the world-famous Duke August’s Lessingstadt Wolfenbüttel – Tourist-Information Length: 3,5 hours Library and the Lessing House. After a LöwenstraßeHameln Marketing 1 | D-38300 und Tourismus Wolfenbüttel GmbH Price: € 45 per person (from 10 pers.) cosy coffee break, the day will be rounded Tel.:Tourist-Information +49 5331 86280 | Fax: +49 5331 867708 off with insights into the Palace Museum E-Mail:Deisterallee [email protected] 1 | D-31785 Hameln and the Bürger Museum. www.lessingstadt-wolfenbuettel.deTel.: +49 5151 957823 | Fax: +49 5151 957840 E-Mail: [email protected] | www.hameln.de echtlessig.de | Wolfenbuettel.de 18 | 519 The Autostadt in Wolfsburg

 Pure driving fun Individual: The Autostadt gets everyone’s motor running: visitors can take Adults / reduced rate from € 15 / € 12 2021on adventurous driving challenges on the all-terrain course, with Children / Teenagers (6–17 years), students from € 6 safety training or by virtual means in a professional racing simu- Subject to change. lator. A test drive with the Volkswagen Electric Fleet provides a new, unique driving experience. Changes in ticket prices are possible during event times. Mobility can be experienced in numerous facets at the Autostadt Numerous themed tours for a great variety of interests can be in Wolfsburg: Whether it’s a journey through time from the early  Experiences for every age booked on request. beginnings to the future of mobility, a visit to the pavilions of the You will find further price information at www.autostadt.de. Volkswagen Group brands, playful fun at the huge Family World, Whether it‘s mobility, technology and design, sport and fun, cul- the thrill of various driver training opportunities or relaxation in ture and culinary delights or the fixed holidays in the calendar the lagoon landscape of 28 hectares - you will be spoilt for choice – visitors of all ages can experience unforgettable moments at in any weather with the wide range of activities at the automobile Autostadt. Throughout the year, there are numerous indoor and theme park. outdoor events for different target groups. Families in particular will find many activities for young and old in the new activities At the car museum ZeitHaus, fans of vintage cars can marvel calendar. Further information and event tips always up to date at Information for business partners at about 250 exhibits of over 60 brands. In the park of Auto- www.autostadt.de The Autostadt assists tourist partners with planning their visits stadt, the eight Volkswagen Group brands are presented, each and marketing trips to the automobile theme park. in its own pavilion, so that the respective brand philosophy can  An exciting destination for every season If you are interested in working together, please get in touch via be experienced. Exciting themed tours and interactive exhi- The diverse offers for many various interests make the theme [email protected] or visit vertrieb.autostadt.de. bitions impart interesting facts about many aspects around and event park a worthwhile destination all year round. The mobility, while lovingly arranged green and water areas seasonal presentations are a very special magnet for visitors: in Bus parking invite visitors to relax, and in ten different Autostadt restau- summer, Autostadt turns into a paradise for a short holiday with The Autostadt has its own bus parking. To board and alight the rants, friends of culinary delights can find diverse, fresh and organic ice cream manufactured on site, and exceptional open- guests, coaches can also stop in front of the Service House. organic cuisine. The large family world MobiVersum attracts air events, while in winter, it transforms into a genuine fairy-tale IINFORMATION AND BOOKING young visitors to play, learn and be creative. world with a charming winter market and an extensive frozen Subject to change: Status November 2020 Autostadt GmbH – Stadtbrücke | D-38440 Wolfsburg surface. Telephone domestic: 0800 288 678 238 Telephone abroad: +49 5361 400 E-Mail: [email protected] | www.autostadt.de 20 | 21 Princes, the Pied Hanseatic League, Piper and proud heath and half heritage: from Han- timbered houses: nover to Hameln from Lüneburg and Hildesheim Hallmarks to Celle 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.

• Hannover Card – big offers, small prices TOUR | The road from Hameln to Hildesheim takes you past a • Hop-on Hop-off City tour in a double-decker panorama bus neo-Gothic fairy-tale Marienburg castle built in the 19th century. • Old Town steeped in half-timbered houses and history (Summer season: daily from 10.30 am to 4 pm, sat until 6 pm) Set in picturesque surroundings, it boasts luxurious interior fur- • Guided experience tours around the old hanseatic town • Relaxed shopping atmosphere in historical surroundings • Exploring the city by following the “Red Thread“ nishings with painted vaults and carved furniture. • Tour of the Medieval Town Hall • Bauhaus experience with guided tours, Bauhaus architecture • Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen with Niki des Saint Phalle Grotto • Salt production in the Salt Museum and Bauhaus café • Relax in the city centre around the lake Maschsee • Visit to the only North German Brewery Museum • Ducal Palace with baroque theatre and Palace Chappell • Hannover Adventure Zoo with eight theme landscapes • Brewery Company banquet in the Kronenbrauhaus brewery • Town Church with tombs of the Guelph dukes • Visit of the New town hall and travelling up to 97-metre-high • Tour of Lüne Convent • 24-hour Art Museum dome in a unique curving lift • Lüneburg salt spa leisure pool (SaLü) • Residential museum and Bomann museum • Shopping in one of the largest pedestrian zones in Germany • UNESCO world heritage: Cathedral and St. Michael‘s Church • Beautiful views: Kalkberg nature conservation area with a • Medicinal Herb Garden and Bee institure • Soccer: Bundesliga games with Hannover 96 • World heritage exhibition in the World heritage visitor center panoramic view over Lüneburg / Water Tower viewing plat- • Wienhausen Convent (10 km) • Guides in historic costumes lead you back to days gone by form 56 metres above the ground Evening Evening • The Rose Route guides to the most important sights. • Horse-drawn coach trips and shepherd evenings in the mellow Experience big-city life. From opera, to variety, to a traditional • Ascent to the tower of the St. Andreas Church (114.5 meters) Performances in the Celle Palace Theatre: Europe’s oldest baroque heather-covered heathlands of the Lüneburg Heath Hannoverian pub with its own brewery, or fashionable district • Ancient Egyptian collection in Roemer- and Pelizeaus Museum theatre with its own cast still in regular use. Linden: Hannover has something for everyone. Evening • City museum in the Butchers’ Guild Hall • Magdalenen Garden, one of the oldest monastery gardens in Do you know that Lüneburg boasts the second-highest number Hallmarks Hallmarks Lower Saxony, reconstructed according to old plans from the of pubs per square metre in Europe after Madrid? Two stretches Celle delicacies: Roast Heide lamb, heather honey and Heide Lüttje-Lage: a very special local drink, which requires a very tricky baroque period of bars invite you to stroll past or linger around. “Am Stintmarkt“, asparagus: Celle‘s restaurants serve expertly prepared delicacies drinking technique. Served throughout the year, not only at the tra- • Tours of the region, for example to the UNESCO World from the Lüneburg Heath. ditional Marksmen’s Fair fun festival. the town‘s old river harbour, where you will find Lüneburg‘s lon- heritage Fagus-Werk in Alfeld (Bauhaus Architecture) gest continuous row of pubs. The other is Schröderstrasse, a favorite shopping strip, where you can sip a coffee in one of the many TOUR | Lake Steinhuder Meer. Traditional “Auswanderer” Evening bars while watching the city buzz. boats ferry passengers from Steinhude to the fortified island The “Theater für Niedersachsen“ for opera, chamber concerts, Hallmarks of Wilhelmstein in the middle of the lake. After enjoying a lei- plays, Music theatre and children and youth theatre has an own firm surely lunch, take time out to stroll through the picturesque Musical Company. Live music and open air events are waiting for Salt: ample evidence of the commercial wealth accrued from the fishing village and visit an eel smoke house. Continue the tour. you throughout the year. white gold is found in every corner of this former Hanseatic city: from the salt works in the Salt Museum to the SaLü salt spa or Hallmarks the Süfmeistertage (Master Salter days), a big medieval spectacle. According to the legend, Hildesheim’s origins are closely linked to the 1000-year-old rose bush growing on the apse of the cathedral.

TOUR | Famed in poem and song: the Lüneburg Heath. Give Route Distance* Journey time* yourself plenty of time on your journey to Celle to discover the quiet and peaceful corners of the tranquil and picturesque Heide Hannover – Steinhude 35 kilometres 45 min. landscape. The largest connected heath areas in western Europe Hannover – Hameln 50 kilometres 50 min. are located around the Wilseder Berg. Here you find many sig- • A welcome and/or guided city tour from the pied piper himself Steinhude – Hameln 60 kilometres 60 min. nposted cycling and hiking trails. It is also possible to discover • Traditional trade of glass-blowing at Hameln Glassworks the Heath landscape by carriages available at all parking-places. • Pied Piper house with inscription referring to the children‘s exodus Hameln – Schloss Marienburg 35 kilometres 40 min. You will find one of the oldest open-air museums in Germany • Hochzeitshaus with Pied Piper figures and carillon Schloss Marienb. – Hildesheim 15 kilometres 15 min. • Leist House and Stiftsherren House (Hameln Museum) in the village Wilsede. Wilsede is not reachable by car. Hameln – Hildesheim 60 kilometres 60 min. • Relaxation during river cruising on the Weser *approx. Route Distance* Journey time* • Panoramic view of Hameln from the Klütberg Lüneburg – Wilsede 40 kilometres 60 min. • Canoeing tours on the river Weser • Bike tours along the Weser Bicycle Path Wilsede – Celle 60 kilometres 70 min. Lüneburg – Celle 85 kilometres 80 min. Evening Many cosy restaurants in the Old Town serve international cui- *approx. sine 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.

22 23 Barbarossa, Brocken Lion, Lam- borghini and witches and the bro- Lessing: from thers Grimm: from Braunschweig Goslar to Göttingen to Wolfenbüttel

• Guided sightseeing tour with visit of the historic university “Karzer“ (student prison) • Shopping in the historic city centre • Guided city tour “The Old Town in a 1000 steps” • A visit to the venerable Georg August University • Kaiserpfalz Palace with St. Ulrich’s Chapel • Echt-lessig-Card: Museum combination ticket for the city of • Tour of the old Botanical Gardens • Rammelsberg World Cultural Heritage Site – museum and • Visit the State Theatre or one of the numerous smaller stages Wolfenbüttel incl. further services and discounts • Tour of the oldest pan salt works in Europe (groups) tourist mine • Explore the city from the water on a rafting or canoeing tour • Lessing is alive! With the free app digital and analog on Les- • Panoramic view of Göttingen and the surrounding area • Enjoy the view from the Northern Tower of the Market Church on the Oker river. sing‘s tracks in Wolfenbüttel. from the Bismarck Tower • Mönchehaus – Museum of Modern Art • Enjoy the great variety of Shopping opportunities in • Residential Palace with high baroque state apartments • Splashing about in the leisure pool Badeparadies Eiswiese • Handicrafts in the Great Holy Cross Hospital Braunschweig City Center • The counterpart to the Palace: the Citizen Museum offers free • Tour of the city cemetery (graves of eight Nobel laureates) • View from the top of the Maltermeisterturm, the Rammels- • Take a walk in the natural surroundings of the Cistercian entrance • Trip to the Wilhelm-Busch Mill and the European Bread berg roadhouse with panoramic view of Goslar, or a stop at Riddagshausen monastery • Duke August library with the famous Gospels of Henry the Lion Museum in Ebergötzen • Explore the city on a guided tour e.g. on on foot, by bike or on • Lessing Haus: Literature Museum which commemorates of the rugged Steinberg Alm with its delicious rustic dishes and a vintage bus one of Germany‘s greatest poets delightful view of the city. Evening • Scale the Town Hall Tower to its height of 61 metres and enjoy • The world‘s first major Protestant church with the tomb of the • Hiking on the awarded “Liebesbank“ trail The night comes alive in Göttingen. Cosy student pubs, inter- the breathtaking view Guelphs and Michael Praetorius permanent exhibition: Main • Nordic stave church in Hahnenklee national restaurants and fashionable bars. Not to mention lots of • Experience history up close in more than 10 exciting museums Church Beatae Mariae Virginis Evening culture, variety and three theatres. • Admire the art of Baroque masters at the Herzog Anton Ulrich • Historic Old Town district with over 600 half-timbered houses A good mood, fun with like-minded people, live music or disco Hallmarks Museum • Wolfenbüttel weekly market each Wednesday and Saturday at sounds: this is what Goslar night life is like – small but with great • Visit to the Jakob-Kemenate and the Brüdern-Kloster monastery the Town Market The most-kissed girl in the world. If you are lucky you may be in style. Cozy pubs in the old city centre, modern cocktail bars as Göttingen to see for yourself the famous Gänseliesel Kiss. There is Evening Evening scene venues for young and old people alike, or the large-scale a long tradition that every new Ph.D graduate from the university In the Magni district, restaurants and quaint pubs amidst well-pre- Wolfenbüttel means romance – no less a heart-throb than Ca- dance club just outside of town offer the right variety for a noc- has to kiss the statue of “Gänseliesel” (little goose girl). served half-timbered houses and attractive small lanes invite vi- sanova is said to have spent the most pleasurable weeks of his turnal stroll through Goslar‘s alleys. sitors to linger. Other places with a lot that‘s worth exploring are life here. Come along and see for yourself with our exclusive Hallmarks the Friedrich-Wilhelm-Viertel, the Uni-Viertel or the eastern part package arrangement: “An evening with Casanova in Wolfen- The Harz mountains and Goslar stand for mining. The history of the Ring (östliches Ringgebiet)! büttel Palace”. of the Rammelsberg Mine is played out every day by the moving Hallmarks Hallmarks figures and carillon on the Market Square at 9 am, noon, 3 pm and Braunschweig is known for its numerous culinary specialities, World famous: Jägermeister from Wolfenbüttel. Served in a his- 6 pm. Legend has it that the horse ridden by Sir Ramm pawed the such as asparagus, Braunkohl (kale) or Braunschweig Sausage. toric city centre restaurant to round off your guided tour with ground to expose the first silver vein. Yet a particular highlight is Braunschweiger Mumme. Everybody the night watchman. on a visit to Braunschweig should taste this sweet malt extract TOUR | Take your time en route to Göttingen for a detour – whether as Mumme liqueur, beer, mustard or of course in the through the fascinating landscape of the Harz region. Take a ride form of Mumme Glühwein at the Christmas market. from Schierke to the peak of the legendary Brocken on the famous Harzer narrow-gauge train. At a height of 1,142 metres, the Bro- cken is the highest mountain peak of the Harz mountain range. TOUR | A journey into the world of mobility The Autostadt in Wolfsburg is a world of adventure. Embark on a journey through the history of mobility in the ZeitHaus car museum, discover the brands of the Volkswagen group in eight pavilions, or experience a thrill with various driver training sessions.

Route Distance* Journey time*

Route Distance* Journey time* Goslar - Schierke 50 kilometres 50 min. Braunschweig – Wolfsburg 30 kilometres 40 min. Schierke – Göttingen 75 kilometres 90 min. Wolfsburg – Wolfenbüttel 40 kilometres 50 min. Goslar – Göttingen 70 kilometres 80 min. Braunschweig – Wolfenbüttel 12 kilometres 15 min. Harzer Schmalspurbahn Schierke – Brocken 30 min. *approx. *approx. 24 25 ›››

– HANNOVER AIRPORT YOUR GATEWAY TO LOWER SAXONY

Hannover Airport has a lot to offer. You’ll find a wide range of destinations and good connection from all major European hubs. Service at its best, short distance on site and top access to the highway and rail network: That’s how a relaxed journey starts. Be our guest. www.hannover-airport.de