Exercise is good for you

The main focus of Hanover’s sporting activities is the "Sportpark", which is situated opposite the youth hostel. It includes the AWD-Arena and the AWD-Hall, the German Federal Performance Centre (Bundesleistungszentrum), The Academy of Sports, the Stadionbad (Stadium Swimming Pool), the multiple-event facilities and the nearby Maschsee. There are outstanding training and competition facilities here for virtually all sporting disciplines. The youth hostel staff will be delighted to help you arrange for use of these facilities.

One option for relaxation is a cycle tour through the Eilenriede, Hanover’s city forest covering 650 hectares. The Maschsee and its perimeter, which are close to the youth hostel, offer great opportunities for jogging, walking and hiking and also scope for a wide variety of water sports, as do the nearby rivers Leine and Ihme.

A large number of swimming pools and sports centres provide further possibilities for exercise. In addition, there is a large choice of high-level spectator sports, from ice hockey to American football, from the marathon to Dragon-boat regattas. Either just to watch or to take part in.

Youth Hostel Hannover

Ferd.-Wilh.-Fricke-Weg 1
D - 30169 Hannover
phone: +49 (0) 511 1317674
fax: +49 (0) 511 18555

Management: Eva Pritzl