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Walking Tours
The Red Thread is a 4km (3 mile) self-guided walking route that takes visitors past 36 major sights in the city centre, directed by a red line on the pavement. The line is supposed to be repainted annually, however, it often looks very faded and can be difficult to follow at times, particularly when it hits one of the city's many construction sites. Small guides to the attractions along the Red Thread are available from the main tourist office (see Tourist Information). Hannover Tourismus Service, Ernst August Platz 8 (tel: (0511) 1234 5111; website: www.hannover.de), also provides themed walking tours of the city, such as the two-hour literature walk. These walks take place on selected dates and must be booked in advance. Departure points vary according to the theme of the walk.
Bus Tours
Hannover Tourismus Service (see above), runs a two hour 30 minute city bus tour of the main sights every Saturday at 1330 (daily at 1330 from 1 April to 28 October). The tour departs from Ernst August Platz 8 (outside tourist Information office). There is also a wide range of other tours available, including tours of the town hall and Hanover's cemeteries, as well as special tours during annual events, such as the Marksmen's Fair and the International Firework Festival.
Boat Tours
Boat trips on the Mittelandkanal are operated by Eva-Gloria Gerhardt Fahrgastschifffahrt, Neissestrasse 9 (tel: (0511) 388 8797; website: www.leineschloss-hannover.de). There are a number of tours available, including a three-hour round trip of the Mittelandkandal, departing from the Wasserschutzpolizei (water police) on Vahrenwalder Strasse. City boat trips are also offered on the Maschsee (see Key Attractions).
Other Tours
Balloon tours are organised by bab-Ballonwerbung (tel: (0511) 905 5040; website: www.bab-ballonwerbung.de). Trips start from 17 different places and last for about an hour and a half. Four to six people are allowed per balloon.
The Red Thread is a 4km (3 mile) self-guided walking route that takes visitors past 36 major sights in the city centre, directed by a red line on the pavement. The line is supposed to be repainted annually, however, it often looks very faded and can be difficult to follow at times, particularly when it hits one of the city's many construction sites. Small guides to the attractions along the Red Thread are available from the main tourist office (see Tourist Information). Hannover Tourismus Service, Ernst August Platz 8 (tel: (0511) 1234 5111; website: www.hannover.de), also provides themed walking tours of the city, such as the two-hour literature walk. These walks take place on selected dates and must be booked in advance. Departure points vary according to the theme of the walk.
Bus Tours
Hannover Tourismus Service (see above), runs a two hour 30 minute city bus tour of the main sights every Saturday at 1330 (daily at 1330 from 1 April to 28 October). The tour departs from Ernst August Platz 8 (outside tourist Information office). There is also a wide range of other tours available, including tours of the town hall and Hanover's cemeteries, as well as special tours during annual events, such as the Marksmen's Fair and the International Firework Festival.
Boat Tours
Boat trips on the Mittelandkanal are operated by Eva-Gloria Gerhardt Fahrgastschifffahrt, Neissestrasse 9 (tel: (0511) 388 8797; website: www.leineschloss-hannover.de). There are a number of tours available, including a three-hour round trip of the Mittelandkandal, departing from the Wasserschutzpolizei (water police) on Vahrenwalder Strasse. City boat trips are also offered on the Maschsee (see Key Attractions).
Other Tours
Balloon tours are organised by bab-Ballonwerbung (tel: (0511) 905 5040; website: www.bab-ballonwerbung.de). Trips start from 17 different places and last for about an hour and a half. Four to six people are allowed per balloon.
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