Eat 116—GW T I M E O F F I N … HANOVER Hanover’s most famous resident and former chancellor Gerhard Schröder might love currywurst, but there’s more to the city’s gastronomic scene than curried sausages. In Lower Saxony’s capital, you can dine on everything from gourmet delicacies to simple, hearty fare. And, yes, you can even get a currywurst! At DIE INSEL► Rudolf-von- Bennigsen Ufer 81, 30519 Hanover, +49 (0)511 831214, www.dieinsel.com ◄ owner and head chef Norbert Schu’s fi ne cuisine and huge choice of wines have earned his restaurant a place in the prestigious Gault Millau gourmet guide. Diners can also enjoy views of the Maschsee Lake, just one of the Green Metropolis’s many attractions. CLICHY► Weißekreuzstraße 31, 30161 Hanover, +49 (0)511 312447, www.clichy.de ◄, in the fashionable quarter of List, offers French fare with a German and Italian twist. The restaurant, which opened its doors 30 years ago, is something of an institution in Hanover. Gourmet eating for big spenders. MAX WALLOSCHKE► Lange Laube 2, 30159 Hanover, +49 (0)511 13607, www.max-walloschke.de ◄, named after the former owner, a local boxer, opened its doors 60 years ago, and specialises in hearty German fare. Jazz musician Lionel Hampton allegedly composed The Eisbein Boogie here in 1974 and Eisbein (knuckle of pork) remains the house speciality. You’ll fi nd no-frills gourmet cuisine and simple contemporary dishes on the menu at 11A► Am Küchengarten 11a, 30449 Hanover, +49 (0)511 590 1111, http://11a-restaurant.de ◄ – fresh organic food that attracts Hanover’s discerning middle classes. Sleep Hanover is used to welcoming large numbers of tourists, particularly during the trade fairs held at the world’s largest exhibition centre. Many locals even use the opportunity to make a bit of cash on the side by renting out rooms. The city also offers hotels for all budgets, from fi ve-star luxury to private guesthouses. The COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HANNOVER► Arthur-Menge-Ufer 3, 30169 Hanover, +49 (0)511366000, www.marriott.de◄ is a stone’s throw from the city, the old town and numerous sights. The four-star boasts 149 newly renovated rooms and suites. It’s the ideal stop-off for business travellers and a great starting point for a tour of the city. Not far off is LÜHMANN’S HOTEL AM RATHAUS► Friedrichswall 21, 30159 Hanover, +49 (0)511 326268, www.hotelamrathaus.de ◄, a modern hotel in the city centre, which offers 40 individually designed non-smoking rooms and attractive weekend package deals which include visits to local attractions. The PELIKAN-RESIDENZ ► Gästeresidenz Pelikanviertel, Pelikanstraße 11, 30177 Hanover, +49 (0)511 39990, www.gaesteresidenzpelikanviertel.de ◄ is the former Pelikan stationery factory, now tastefully transformed into 173 reasonably priced apartments with a great ambience. BED’NBUDGET► Hildesheimer Straße 380, 30519 Hanover, +49 (0)511 1261 1504, www.bednbudget.de ◄ offers affordable accommodation for the budget traveller. The furnishings are quirky and practical: the 3.4m-high bunk beds can easily sleep four kids (up to 1.70m tall), and rooms also include a double bed for parents. Drink Hip club PALO PALO► Raschplatz 8a, Hanover, +49 (0)511 331073, www.palopalo.de ◄ is frequently fi lled to its small 200-person capacity, even on Mondays. According to Prinz magazine, it’s ‘Hanover’s number one nightspot’. From the 1920s to the 50s, GOP ► Varieté Theater, Georgstraße 36, 30159 Hanover, +49 (0)511 3018 6710, www.variete.de ◄ was Germany’s only dedicated variety theatre. The acrobats, comedy acts, oddball characters and witty comperes still play to enthusiastic audiences today. The BRAUHAUS ERNST AUGUST► Schmiedestraße 13, 30159 Hanover, +49 (0)511 365950, www.brauhaus.net ◄ has been one of Hanover’s most popular hangouts for almost three decades. Each year over 300,000 visitors descend on the venue to drink their way through 600,000 litres of beer. But it’s not just about the beer: the Brauhaus is a brewery, bistro, restaurant and disco all rolled into one. Sportsbar PEANUTS► Voßstraße 20, at the corner with Kriegerstraße, 30161 Hanover, +49 (0)511 590 6218, www.hannover-peanuts.de ◄ in the List quarter isn’t just popular with fans of local Bundesliga football club Hannover 96. You can follow all the sports action on two fi lm screens and four fl at-screen televisions, and even calm your nerves with the odd cigarette, as smoking is allowed here. See Before you visit the palatial Wilhelmian NEUE RATHAUS (New Town Hall), take a trip up to the cupola. The platform at the top offers great views. There’s also plenty to see in the vicinity, including the MASCHSEE LAKE, a popular destination for watersports fans. The 6km-long shore is ideal for walking, cycling, jogging or inline skating. There’s also the EILENRIEDE, Europe’s biggest urban forest. It’s twice the size of New York’s Central Park. The MARKTKIRCHE (Market Church) is one of the most northerly examples of Gothic brick architecture. The church also contains the tomb of an offi cer who served in the Thirty Years War and who may be a legendary fi gure called Deutscher Michel, an early personifi cation of the German nation. The Old Town is also home to Hanover’s most beautiful and oldest townhouse, the LEIBNIZ-HAUS, which dates back to 1566 and has an elaborately decorated Renaissance facade. The building was destroyed in World War II but subsequently restored to its glorious original state. Hanover’s most famous resident, the great mathematician Leibniz, lived here for some years. One of the city’s most well-loved attractions is the GROSSER GARTEN in Hannover-Herrenhausen, a short car or tram ride away. It’s one of the best-kept and important Baroque gardens in Europe. To the north of the Großer Garten is the BERGGARTEN, a botanical show garden which contains Europe’s largest orchid collection. Hanover ZOO attracts over 1.5 million visitors a year. It houses over 3,000 animals in seven different ‘worlds’.
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