Maschsee

The Maschsee in Hanover is an artificial lake created in 1936. It owes its name to the area in which the lake was created - the Leinemasch. This is a low-lying floodplain of the River Leine.
The Maschsee was created for various reasons. In addition to containing the flood bed of the Ihme, it was intended to create a recreational area close to the city centre with water sports facilities. The construction of the Maschsee also created additional jobs, which helped to stem the high unemployment rate.

The Maschsee: a haven of peace in the centre of the city

With a total length of 2.4 kilometres and an area of 78 hectares, it is the largest body of water in the capital of Lower Saxony.
After a 6.0 kilometre route around the Maschsee was measured in 2005, it has become a popular destination for many joggers and inline skaters.

A lakeside promenade with palm trees on the north bank, plus a restaurant with a view of the lake and a beer garden by the water - that's a touch of the South Seas. If you want to set sail, you'll find rowing and pedal boats for hire (maybe choose the swan, it looks great!). It's cosy in one of the Maschsee boats, which sail across the lake from Easter to October and moor at six different locations.

The Löwenbastion on the east bank is ideal for sitting and watching the water. Sailing and surfing courses can be taken at Pier 51, a maritime pub. And the south bank with its lido is the ideal spot to cool off in summer with a panoramic view of the New Town Hall and the centre of Hanover in general. Walking, jogging, skating or cycling around your favourite lake is also part of the experience. Incidentally, the Maschseefest is a fantastic event around the lake in summer.

Active on, around and in the Maschsee

The Maschsee is a popular venue for regattas and other boat races, such as the annual Dragon boat raceas well as for many other water sports. At the level of the Sprengel Museum there is the Sailing & yachting school Maschsee Nord incl. boat hireand a Sailing and yachting school at Altenbekener Damm next to a restaurant and café. On the opposite side are the boathouses of the canoe and paddle clubs and the town's school boathouse. As well as sailing, rowing, pedal boating and surfing, you can also swim here: On the south bank is the Maschsee lido.

Maschseefest: Celebrating by the lake

One of the highlights of the festival season in Hanover is the annual Maschsee Festival. For almost three weeks, around two million visitors turn Hanover's most beautiful lakeside into a party and nightlife destination. Around the lake, everyone gets their money's worth with art, live music, a children's programme and a variety of culinary delights.