6 days in Bielefeld & Hannover Itinerary

Historically a center of Europe’s linen industry, Bielefeld today combines rich local culture with a tradition of innovation and commercial development.

Do some cultural sightseeing at X-it-ADVENTURES - Escape Game in Bielefeld and Rheinuferpromenade. Get out of town with these interesting Bielefeld side-trips: Bergehalde Grosses Holz (in Bergkamen), Konigsallee (in Dusseldorf) and Bremen (Historische Altstadt, Bremer Rathaus, & more). And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Sparrenburg, identify plant and animal life at Stadtwald Bocholt, meet the residents at Heimat-Tierpark Olderdissen, and examine the collection at Lenkwerk.

For photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bielefeld online tour itinerary planner .

Hannover to Bielefeld is an approximately 1-hour train ride. You can also take a bus; or drive. In November, daily temperatures in Bielefeld can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Hannover.

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

On the 27th (Wed), explore the activities along Maschsee, ponder the world of politics at The New Town Hall, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Herrenhaeuser Garten. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Erlebnis Zoo Hannover, then walk around Eilenriede - Park, and then contemplate the long history of Altes Rathaus.

To find more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Hannover trip planner .

Getting from Bielefeld to Hannover by train takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or drive. In November, daily temperatures in Hannover can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.