Hannover is the capital of lower saxony. It's a postindustrial town in the hard of Germany that's transitioning to the knowledge economy (CeBIT). Hannover is one of the greenest towns in Europe.
Christian Schwinden: You have to visit the towns hall's dome to enjoy the sight. Seriously! Take the lift to the top. At a 15-degree angle it covers the 43 metres up to the gallery at the top of the dome.