5 days in Hannover & Bremen Itinerary

Hannover, northern Germany's major urban center, may be best known for hosting annual commercial trade fairs.

You've added GOP Variete Theater Hannover, Altes Rathaus, The New Town Hall, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 23rd (Sat), steep yourself in history at Altes Rathaus, contemplate the long history of Altes Rathaus, ponder the world of politics at The New Town Hall, then have some family-friendly fun at GOP Variete Theater Hannover, then contemplate the waterfront views at Maschsee, and finally admire the natural beauty at Herrenhauser Garten. On the next day, wander the streets of Hameln Old Town, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St.- Andreas-Kirche, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Erlebnis Zoo Hannover.

To see reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Hannover trip planner.

If you are flying in from United Kingdom, the closest major aiports are Hannover Airport, Bremen Airport and Paderborn Lippstadt Airport. In November in Hannover, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car to Bremen.

A rather long and narrow city spread along both sides of the Weser River, Bremen has more than a thousand years of history.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Schnoor Viertel. Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Bremer Stadtmusikanten, appreciate the extensive heritage of Historische Altstadt, don't miss a visit to Marktplatz, then get a sense of history and politics at Bremer Rathaus, and finally don't miss a visit to Schnoor Viertel. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Deutsches Auswandererhaus and then engage your brain at Klimahaus Bremerhaven 8° Ost.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Bremen online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Hannover to Bremen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November in Bremen, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride back home.