This popular swimming beach is situated on the southeast bank of the Maschsee, Hanover’s large lake, where you’ll also find in-line skaters gliding by in the shade of neighbouring trees. The closest stop is Döhrener Turm on the tram/U-Bahn lines 1, 2 and 8; walk west for 15 minutes to Maschsee. You can also walk 15 minutes along the lake from Maschsee/Sprengel Museum stop (bus 100).
Strandbad
Hanover
Transportation
- ubahn: 1, 2, 8 to Döhrener Turm
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