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Hanover: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

1. Hanover: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

During the approx. 100-minute ride you have the option of leaving the bus at one of our 7 stops, exploring the surrounding highlights on foot and simply boarding the next bus - HopOn HopOff makes it possible. Join a hop-on hop-off bus tour through the former EXPO city of Hanover with this 24-hour ticket. Learn about its history and diversity via an audio guide. Look at the most important sights including the Old Town, Adventure Zoo, Old and New Town Hall, Maschsee, and Herrenhäuser Gardens. Discover the many musical, artistic, and architectural highlights of Hanover along the way. Leave the bus at one of the 7 stops, exploring the surrounding highlights on foot and boarding the next bus anytime you want. Stops:1 Tourist InformationErnst-August-Platz/Luisenstrasse2 Adventure ZooBus parking lot3 Apostle ChurchUstra bus stop4 Herrenhausen GardensOld Herrenhausen Street/car park5 New Town HallTrammplatz/Main Entrance Town Hall6 Old Town HallKarmaschstrasse/Köbelingerstrasse7 Maschsee north shoreArthur-Menge-Ufer The stops for the bus tour are: - Tourist Information (Ernst-August-Square / Luisen street; departures at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2_30 p.m. - additionally at 4:30 p.m. on Saturdays) - Adventure Zoo - Apostel Church - Herrenhausen Gardens - New Townhall - Old Townhall - Masch Lake north shore - Tourist Infomation (arrivals at 12:10 p.m., 2:10 p.m., 4:10 p.m., and on Saturdays at 6:10 p.m.) Please check the detailed timetable at one of the stops or the Tourist Info Point.

Hannover: Self-guided old town walk to explore the city

2. Hannover: Self-guided old town walk to explore the city

This tour is only available in German. This varied tour of Hannover is an affectionate and anecdotal compilation of curious places and people from the city's history from then to now. From the duke and the stone king (Steintorkönig). Of murderers, masters and the market woman "Oma Duhnsen" (Grandma Duhnsen). Of Kurt Schwitter's art, coffee and flying chairs. Of unicorns and horse thieves. A journey through the centuries in Hannover's old town at the Marstall, Steintor and the Hohe Ufer. At the stops there are entertaining tasks to solve and exciting questions to answer. Who knows that there are ... psst, will not be revealed yet, of course ;) The tour is a great way to get outside and discover new things with family, friends or on your own. It's like being shown Hannover by a good friend. The tour can be started anytime and over and over again, on site or even from home, in the browser of a smartphone. Have fun in Hannover! *** Good to know *** You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.

Hanover Center: Outdoor Escape Game

3. Hanover Center: Outdoor Escape Game

Begibt euch auf eine herausfordernde Mission, um die Stadt zu retten. Arbeite mit deiner Gruppe zusammen, um Codes zu knacken und stellt eure Lösungskompetenz bei diesem Outdoor-Escape-Abenteuer in Hannover unter Beweis. Anstatt in einem Raum eingesperrt zu sein, macht dieses Spiel die ganze Stadt zu deinem Spielfeld. Wenn die Uhr zu ticken beginnt, navigiert durch die Straßen, entschlüsselt Codes im Stadtbild und findet die fehlenden Elemente. Ein persönlicher Spielleiter gibt eine kurze Einführung und richtet euch iPads ein, schon beginnt euer Abenteuer. Ihr könnt mit dem Spielleiter live chatten, die Aufgaben werden direkt auf das iPad übertragen. Möglicherweise werdet ihr mit anderen Teilnehmer:innen zum gemeinsamen Team - zusammen sied ihr noch schlauer. Alles, was ihr mitbringen müsst, ist euer Spielerherz und der Wille, Teamwork, Logik und Kreativität einzusetzen, um das Spiel zu gewinnen. Dann kann es losgehen!

Hanover: Maschsee and New Town Hall Smartphone Game Quest

4. Hanover: Maschsee and New Town Hall Smartphone Game Quest

Enjoy an interactive smartphone experience in Hanover that combines the fun of a game and the fastening facts and sights of a tour. Dive into attractions like the Hannover 96 stadium, the New Town Hall, and Maschsee with minigames and quizzes.  Download your game and head to Rudolf-von-Bennigsen-Ufer on the shores of lake Maschsee to begin your adventure as part of the Sir Peter Morgan Academy. Stroll along this lake that is the largest body of water in the capital of Lower Saxony. Puzzle your way around the New Town Hall and unlock information about this palatial building that was constructed while Wilhelm II was still in power. Find out what tasks Sir Peter Morgan has devised for you as you go.  Pass by sights like the imposing Hannover 96 stadium which is over a century old. Complete all the tasks to get a summary of your game and a code to collect your award. Compete with other game contenders for the top spot on Sir Peter Morgan's leaderboard.

Hanover: Old Town Smartphone Quest Game

5. Hanover: Old Town Smartphone Quest Game

Play your way through Hanover's Old Town on this smartphone exploration app and admire highlights, including the State Theater and Leineschloss. Uncover facts, history, and stories about the city as you hunt for clues and complete riddles. Become a student of Sir Peter Morgan and see what tasks he has in store. After downloading the app, start your activity at the Aegidienkirche and continue to the State Theater, and the Leineschloss. Meet historical figures along the way, including the Göttinger Seven. Enjoy the freedom to pause and resume the game whenever you want. Try it alone or challenge yourself by competing against friends or family to complete the game first.

Hanover: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

6. Hanover: Escape Tour - Self-Guided Citygame

Petty thief Frits Baardmans now and then earns some extra money by reporting criminals to the police. You will understand that he was not thanked for that. Moreover, Frits had a male partner, which was punishable at the time. Frits had to flee! Will you help him finding the secret exit of Hanover? Choose your starting time with your teammates, beginning at anytime day or night. Make your way across the city, checking off tasks to find all the clues you need to reach the secret passage. As you search for clues, marvel at the beautiful sights of the town. Walk past the Market Church, wander through the lovely streets and keep an eye out for the many historic buildings in the city center. Work quickly, and you and your team could set the record for the fastest tour. Good luck!

Hanover Center: Interactive City Quiz

7. Hanover Center: Interactive City Quiz

Bring your knowledge to the streets and gather new insights on a playful sightseeing tour through Hanover's City with a tablet and a team. Travel past the sights of the district and discover urban secrets along the way. Put your knowledge of special features to the test, learn fun facts about the capital of Lower Saxony and collect as many points as possible by answering knowledge questions, photo and video tasks, and challenges in order to win against other teams in the end. Whether tourist sightseeing information or funny fun facts that will be remembered, with this city quiz you'll get to know the district in a playful way and at your own pace. You'll always receive the correct solutions to the quiz questions in real-time on a provided iPad. Make your way through the urban jungle and decide where to go and which task to solve next.

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