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Germany's largest lake festival, the Maschseefest 2024, starts on
July 31 in the heart of Hanover.
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On 31 July Maschsee Festival in Hannover will kick off for the
37th time. For 19 days – until 18 August – the capital city of Lower Saxony
will host Germany’s largest lakeside festival on and around the water.
With
epicurean highlights spread over an area of around 20,000 square metres,
Maschsee Festival has earned a well-deserved reputation as a gourmet’s
paradise and nothing will change this year. Visitors can look forward to a
culinary trip around the world and enjoy international cuisine ranging from
Oriental to Mexican, from Asian to Scandinavian or down-to-earth German
fare, served in an exclusive, exotic or traditional setting or
as fingerfood to go.
The
new Food
Village at Geibel, for example, covers an area of around 1400
square metres and, in addition to a wonderful selection of food, will also
feature two of Hannover’s leading wine bars, Enrico Leone and Le Sommelier.
From Wednesdays to Sundays there will also be entertainment with live music, DJ
sets and boozy brunches. The America Unlimited Sunset Beach adds a touch of
Californian flair with palm trees, deckchairs and chill-out
vibes.
The
brilliant blue KONE Pavilion is the perfect place to relax and
enjoy a view of the lake: this is the ideal venue for international events and
get-togethers, serving a selection of cocktails and fingerfood while guests can
watch the comings and goings. To see a complete list of all the available
eateries visit www.maschseefest.de/gastronomie/
Free
events for families to join in are available at the children’s
meadow on the west bank on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays
(except on the opening day). These range from creative and sports activities to
a huge bouncy castle for young would-be acrobats.
Programme highlights
This
year’s highlights include a gig by German rapper Malik Harris
(2 August). Hip-hop band Passepartout will make visitors sit up and listen
on 10 August, and Scorpions’ guitarist Rudolf Schenker will appear on the north bank
stage (18 August). Throughout the 19 days there will be performances by sea shanty
groups, cover bands and Irish folk.
This
year will also, of course, include classics and old favourites such as the torchlight
swim in the lake in the evening of 3.8., the NKR charity
duck race on the lake (17.8.) and QueerWednesday
(7.8.). To see the entire Maschsee Festival programme,
visit www.maschseefest.de/veranstaltungen/
How to get there
Public transport
ÜSTRA will run a special shuttle bus (Line 267) to and from
Maschsee Festival between Kröpcke and Strandbad bus stops. The buses also stop
at several points along the lakeside promenade. Bus line 800 will
operate on the route section between Altenbekener Damm and Aegidientorplatz.
Light rail lines 1, 2 und 8 depart from
the central station and Kröpcke to Aegidientorplatz, Lines 3, 7,
and 9 run to Waterloo station (each a 10-minute walk to
Maschsee).
Cycling
The eco-friendliest way to get to the festival is on two wheels.
Bikes can be rented, for instance, at Hannover central railway station. In
addition to ample bicycle parking, there is also a dedicated cycle track on the
east side of the lake.
Themed package – accommodation in a 3 or 4 star hotel
Anyone
wishing to combine Maschsee Festival with a short city break in Hannover is
sure to find a suitable themed package or group special at preferential rates
organised by Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG).
For
more information visit https://www.maschseefest.de/erlebnispaket/
Practical information at a glance: www.maschseefest.de in 10 different
languages
Full
information about Maschsee Festival 2024 as well as the complete programme and
a map can be downloaded from www.maschseefest.de/
Don’t miss any events before or after Maschsee Festival
Visit
our special website for young people www.hannover-living.de
which features a comprehensive calendar of events, a restaurant, nightlife and
leisure guide with filter function for an easy search and information about the
different districts in Hannover.
Source: Hannover
Veranstaltungs GmbH 24.7.2024
