37th Annual Maschsee Festival Set to Begin in Hannover
Hannover, Germany – On July 31st, the city of Hannover will be hosting the 37th annual Maschsee Festival, the largest lakeside festival in Germany. The festival will run for 19 days, until August 18th, and will feature a variety of culinary and entertainment options for visitors to enjoy.
Spread out over an area of 20,000 square meters, the Maschsee Festival has earned a reputation as a gourmet’s paradise, offering a diverse range of international cuisine. Visitors can expect to find dishes from all over the world, from Oriental to Mexican, Asian to Scandinavian, and traditional German fare. The festival will also feature a range of dining options, from exclusive sit-down restaurants to finger foods on-the-go.
One of the highlights of this year’s festival is the new Food Village at Geibel, covering an area of 1400 square meters. Along with delicious food options, the village will also feature two of Hannover’s leading wine bars, Enrico Leone and Le Sommelier. Visitors can also look forward to live music, DJ sets, and boozy brunches on Wednesdays to Sundays. For a taste of California, the America Unlimited Sunset Beach will provide a relaxing atmosphere with palm trees, deckchairs, and chill-out vibes.
The KONE Pavilion, with its stunning blue exterior, will offer a perfect spot for visitors to unwind and take in the beautiful lake view. This venue will host international events and gatherings, serving a selection of cocktails and finger foods while guests watch the world go by.
A complete list of all the available eateries can be found on the festival’s website at www.maschseefest.de/gastronomie/.
In addition to the culinary delights, the festival also offers plenty of free events for families to join in. The children’s meadow on the west bank will host activities on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays (except on the opening day), including creative and sports activities and a bouncy castle for young acrobats.
The festival’s programme includes a variety of events and performances, including a concert by German rapper Malik Harris on August 2nd, a show by hip-hop band Passepartout on August 10th, and a performance by Scorpions’ guitarist Rudolf Schenker on August 18th. Throughout the 19 days, visitors can also enjoy sea shanty groups, cover bands, and Irish folk performances.
The festival will also feature classic events such as the torchlight swim in the lake on the evening of August 3rd, the NKR charity duck race on August 17th, and QueerWednesday on August 7th.
For a complete programme of events, visit the festival’s website at www.maschseefest.de/veranstaltungen/.
Getting to the festival is easy with public transport options provided by ÜSTRA. A special shuttle bus (Line 267) will run between Kröpcke and Strandbad bus stops, stopping at various points along the lakeside promenade. Bus line 800 will also operate on the route section between Altenbekener Damm and Aegidientorplatz. Light rail lines 1, 2, and 8 depart from the central station and Kröpcke to Aegidientorplatz, while lines 3, 7, and 9 run to Waterloo station (each a 10-minute walk to Maschsee).
For those wanting to enjoy a short city break in Hannover, Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) offers themed packages and group specials at preferential rates. For more information, visit https://www.maschseefest.de/erlebnispaket/.
For practical information about the festival in 10 different languages, visit www.maschseefest.de.
Don’t miss out on any events before or after the Maschsee Festival by visiting the special website for young people, www.hannover-living.de, which features a comprehensive calendar of events, a guide to restaurants, nightlife, and leisure activities, and information about different districts in Hannover.
Photos for journalists can be downloaded from the festival’s website at https://www.maschseefest.de/presse/.
For further information, please contact:
Ela Windels
Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH
Vahrenwalder Strasse 7
30165 Hannover
Tel.: 0049(0)511/1234 90 26; Mobil: 0049(0)173 238 49 75
Mail: presse@hannover-marketing.de; windels@hannover-marketing.de
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