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New in Town
Useful Information for ISHR Families New to the Area of Hannover
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Table of Welcome
Contents to Hannover
Welcome Message......................................................................................................3 Moving to a new country, especially if you don’t Hannover is the hidden jewel of Northern Europe
speak the language, can be overwhelming. To with a leafy urban standard of living unparalleled
help alleviate some of that, we’ve compiled a few in affordability and public transport access with
Emergency Numbers...................................................................................................4 lists of essentials: who to call in an emergency, nature all around. Although Germany is known
where the urgent care clinics are, as well as rec- for its high taxation and bureaucratic regulations,
ommendations on where to eat in the city and the quality of life here is superb. The health care
English-Speaking Doctors...........................................................................................6 where to buy furniture. system is excellent, it is very safe, care of the en-
vironment is taken seriously, and there are many
English-Speaking Therapists.....................................................................................10 Hannover is an great city to live and work in, and different cultural offerings to suit every taste.
our school is situated at the center of this vibrant
mid-sized city, adjacent to Europe’s largest ur- With gorgeous outdoor spaces, world-renowned
Helpful Information and Websites..............................................................................12 ban forest (the Eilenriede) and at the top of the museums, abundant coffee and bar options, out-
beautiful Maschsee lake where sailing, rowing door and indoor recreation (from open air swim-
and running occur just a stones throw away. ming pools to the Opera) and numerous festi-
Dos and Don’ts of Parenting in Germany..................................................................18 vals, Hannover has something for everyone.
This university city is culturally rich with numer-
ous museums, excellent shopping and is a hub We hope that this guide will help you while set-
for rail links to cities all over Europe with Berlin tling in and that you will enjoy your time in this
only an hour and fifteen minutes away. great city.
Map of Hannover City Boroughs
(Stadtteile)
ISHR from above
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Emergency Emergency
Numbers Numbers
110 – Police Pharmacy/chemist emergency service
112 – Fire, life-threatening medical emergencies (ambulance) There are always pharmacies (Apotheken) open all night and on Sundays as part of the Notdienst
(rotating emergency service). You can find the one nearest to you on the Web (e.g. here: http://
stadtinformation.meinestadt.de/hannover/gesundheit/notdienst-apotheke). Be aware though that
Medical emergencies for over the counter meds they will charge extra for using their emergency service. The pharmacies
at the Hauptbahnhof and at the airport are open longer (but not all night!) and do not charge this fee
Poisoning 0551 19240 on Sundays during their regular opening hours.
General 0511 380380
Pediatric 0511 380300 Medical emergencies with animals and house pets
Dental 0511 311031 Kleintierklinik Han-
Hildesheimer Straße
Psychiatric 0511 6162 2816 nover (24-hour emer- http://www.vet-praxis.
386, 30519 Hannover 0511 98634848
gency service/also de
Pregnancy-related 0800 6050040 (Wülfel)
does house calls)
Veterinary Medical Bünteweg 9, 30559 https://www.tiho-han-
0511 9536800
College of Hannover Hannover nover.de
Urgent care clinics (after hours)
Krankenhaus Siloah Stadionbrücke 4 0511 9270
Violence against women (24h)
Klinikum Hannover Nordstadt Haltenhoffstraße 41 0511 1238343
Frauenhaus 0511 664477
Children’s Hospital (Kinder-
Janusz-Korczak-Allee 12 0511 81153300 Frauen- und Kinderschutzhaus 0511 698646
krankenhaus auf der Bult)
Children’s Hospital of the Rape hotline 0511 332112
MHH (Zentrum für Kinder- Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1 0511 5323220
heilkunde und Jugendmedizin)
Other Emergency Phone Numbers
Lost bank or credit card 116116
Medical emergencies with children
Car breakdown (ADAC) 01802 222222
Unless it’s life-threatening, first contact your pediatrician if they are open, and only then can
you go to the urgent care clinic (they must refer you to the clinic, otherwise the clinic can’t take
you). If it’s after hours contact the “Bereitschaftsdienstpraxis für Kinder “ at the Kinderkrank-
enhaus auf der Bult. The number is 0511 / 8115 3300. Only after the “Bereitschaftsdienstprax-
is” is closed you can take your kids to the ER of the hospital (same building, same floor). The
Children’s Hospital of Medizinische Hochschule Hannover/MHH (Medical University Hospi-
tal) also has an emergency room for urgent cases after hours. The number is: 0511 / 532-3220.
Only in life-threatening situations can you call the 112 hotline, but they’re general-
ly equipped to deal with anything. Ambulances are normally equipped to handle chil-
dren, but when calling 112, be sure to tell them how old your child is to be on the safe side.
If calling a taxi, be sure to mention you’re transporting a child. Booster seats are generally always
available, but baby and toddler seats may not be – when calling the taxi, stress that you’re transport-
ing a child and tell them the child’s age and size (in kilos) so that they can send a properly equipped
taxi.
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English-Speaking English-Speaking
Doctors Doctors
Please note that in Germany many doctors’ offices are closed on Wednesday and Friday after-
Walter-Gieseking-
noons.
Dr. Anselm Budweg Straße 3, 30159 Han- 0511 816922
nover (Südstadt)
Developmental pediatrician (Kinderarzt) irchröder Str. 104,
Some pediatricians listed might not take new patients or patients not living in their area. Dr. Bettina Fontaine 30625 Hannover 0511 89906700
(Kleefeld)
Brabeckstr. 153,
Dr. med. Franziska 0511 33644880 Falkenstr. 27 30449
30539 Hannover (Be- Dr. Reza Nasseri 0511 448408
Lorenzen Hannover (Linden)
merode)
http://www.kinder-
Dr. Inken Scholz de Fössestraße 2, 30451
0511 441207 lunge-hannover.de/
Torres Hannover (Linden)
scholz_de_torres Dentists (Zahnärzte)
Hildesheimerstr. 98 Abelmannstrasse
Dr. Schott & Dr. (Entrance Devrientstr. Dr. Volker Staubach 1, 30519 Hannover 0511 123 75 00 https://drstaubach.de
Bömeke 2), 30173 Hannover (Döhren)
(Südstadt) Mühlenbergcentrum https://myzahnarzt.
Dr. med. Irene Ostpassage 3, 30853 0511 9735197 http://www.kinderarzt- COS Zahnärzte 5, 30457 Hannover 0511 435048 com/behandlung-cos-
Diegritz-Qaiyumi Langenhagen langenhagen.de (Mühlenberg) zahnaerzte-hannover
Gustav-Adolf-Str. 8, Stöckener Straße 85,
Dr. med. Wolfgang Dr. Stephan Krause & https://www.dr-krause-
30167 Hannover (Nor- 0511 713580 30419 Hannover (Her- 0511 9793555
Geller Dr. Alexander Krause hannover.de
dstadt) renhausen / Stöcken)
Dres. Clemens Beh- Hanomagstr. 7, 30449 Podbielskistraße 8, https://zahnhannover.
0511 454601 Dr. Nicola Deppe 0511 89934522
rens und Marc Bohn Hannover (Linden) 30161 Hannover (List) com
Dr. Friederike Hen- https://www.kinderar- Geibelstrasse 99,
Hegelstr. 4, 30625 Drs. Sylvia & Heinz- https://dr-eschweiler.
nigsen & Dr. Yasmeen 0511 553001 ztpraxis-am-kantplatz. 30137 Hannover 0511 884488
Hannover (Kleefeld) Uwe Eschweiler de
Mir de (Südstadt)
Lister Meile 13, 30161
Dr. Eleni Tioutou Hannover (Oststadt/ 0511 342066
ORTHODONTiST
List)
Dr. Wilhelm Entrup Georgstrasse 46, 0511 364990
30159 Hannover (City
Centre)
General practitioners (Allgemeinärzte / Hausärzte Dr. Aleksandra Ma- Tiergartenstr. 130, 0511 511628
Mendelssohnstr. 26a, jdani 30559 Hannover
https://www.allinmed.
Dr. Cordula Koch 30173 Hannover 0511 35379505 (Kirchrode)
de
(Südstadt)
Omptedastraße 28, https://www.aerzte-
Dr. Ellen Hertling 30165 Hannover 0511 /3506771 hannover-vahrenwald.
(Vahrenwald) de
Dr. Bernadette Buch- Theaterstr. 14, 30159
0511 12356510
wald Hannover (Mitte)
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English-Speaking English-Speaking
Doctors Doctors
Throat, Nose, Ears (HNO) Eye specialist (Augenarzt)
Lavesstraße 3a, Dr. med. Christoph
Dr. med. Christoph https://www.hno-dr-
30159 Hannover (City 0511 1235783 Höing, Dr. med. Hildesheimer Str.
Lamm lamm.de/startseite http://www.augenk-
Centre) Stephan Nikolic, Ilga 9, 30169 Hannover 0511 8503040
linik-hannover.de
Marienstraße 55, Aser-Asaritis & col- (Südstadt)
Herr Dr. med. Jo- https://www.hannover- leagues
30171 Hannover 0511 363696
hannes Graute hno.de
(Südstadt) Rathenaustr. 13-14,
Dr. Meves, Augenär- https://augenaerzte-
Gemeinschaftspraxis 30159 Hannover (City 0511 320569
zte am Kröpcke kroepcke.de
Dr. Eckhardt - Trüb- Lister Str. 10, 30163 https://www.hno-am- Centre)
0511 345583
sbach - Hofmann - Hannover (List) lister-platz.de
Seehafer
Sport medicine, orthopedic surgery, trauma surgery
(orthopäden)
OB/Gynecologists (Frauenarzt) Orthopädie am
Osterstraße 24, Raschplatz,
http://praxis-ebrahimi. http://www.orthopae-
Arash Ebrahimi 30159 Hannover (City 0511 36 38 94 Dr. Menke Rundestraße 10, 0511 312039
de dieamraschplatz.de
Centre) 30161 Hannover (City
Centre)
Brühlstr. 19, 30169
Dr. med. Christine http://www.frauenaer- Georgstraße 38,
Hannover (Calenberg- 0511 13545
Wiese ztin-in-hannover.de Dr. Meinolf Goertzen 30159 Hannover (City 0511 16747580
er Neustadt)
Centre)
Dr. med. Friederike Pfarrstr. 47, 30459 http://www.gyn-praxis-
0511 4102870 Orthopädische Klinik
und Klaus Greven Hannover (Linden) pfarrstr.de
Dr. med. René Gold- Königstraße, Berliner https://okk-hannover.
Hildesheimer Str. 102 0511 348330
http://www.praxis-dr- mann Allee 14, 30175 Han- de
Dr. med. Raif Khalifa - 104, 30173 Hanno- 0511 881422 nover (City Centre)
khalifa.de
ver (Südstadt)
Dr. med. M.D. (USA) Davenstedter Str.
http://www.coenen-
Verena Coenen- 246, 30455 Hannover 0511 494044 Veterinarians and animal hospitals (Tierärzte / Tierkliniken)
worch.de
Worch (Linden)
KleintierKlinik Han- Hildesheimer Straße http://www.vet-praxis.
0511 986348.48
nover 386, 30519 Hannover de
Dermatologist (Hautarzt) Kleintierpraxis Wald- Rosskampstraße 38, http://www.kleintierp-
0511 832665
heim 30519 Hannover raxis-hannover.de
Geibelstraße 54, https://www.hautarzt-
Dr. Christian Callies 0511 805015 Veterinary Medical Bünteweg 9, 30559 https://www.tiho-han-
30173 Hannover callies.de 0511 9536800
College of Hannover Hannover nover.de
Kleintierpraxis Her-
http://www.kleintierp-
renhausen GbR, Dr. lte Herrenhäuser Str.
0511 97938805 raxis-herrenhausen.
Melanie Borchers, Dr. 47, 30419 Hannover
de
Janaína Hagel
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English-Speaking English-Speaking
Therapists Therapists
Schellingstrasse https://www. OUTSIDE OF HANNOVER
Heilpraktikerin für
Uta Blohm 7, 30625 Hanno- 0170 / 9205341 hannoverpsycho- The Truman Remote psycho- https://truman-
Psychotherapie
ver (Kleefeld) therapy.com Group therapy group.com
https://www. https://www.
Jakobistraße 6-8, Jaegerstraße 67,
Dipl.Soz.Päd. Institut für Emo- emotions-ver- Linden Education 030 / 239 22067 linden-education.
30163 Hannover 0511 / 96 94 901 19117 Berlin
Ursula Bellamy tions-Verabeitung arbeitung.de/ com
(List)
Coaching-eng
Adults, adoles-
Uhlandstrasse https://culturally-
Sedanstraße 73, cents (15 and
Freda Eidmann http://isa-hanno- Dr. Jessica Price 18, 28211 0151 / 12284661 sensitivepsycho-
30161 Hannover 0511 / 3360883 above) and
ver.de Bremen therapy.eu
(Oststadt) young adults
Dorothee Benda- Sutelstraße 79A , services avail-
The Primrose http://theprimros-
Hansen 30659 Hannover 0511 / 3108144 able in Berlin or 01768 820 2160
Practice epractice.co.uk
(Bothfeld) via Skype
Specialties: so-
cial psychology, Marschnerstraße
0176 20438981 Lizmi28@hot- https://internationaltherapistdirectory.com/listings/germany-1
Liz Mosquera services avail- 34, 30167 Han-
(after 15:00) mail.com https://www.actberlin.info/therapist-directory.html
able in Spanish nover (Nordstadt)
http://www.psyshrink.com
https://frank- https://www.stillpointspaces.com/berlin-space
Brühlstrasse 3 stepper.de/tag/
Frank Stepper https://complicated.life/find-a-therapist
30169 Hannover therapie-hanno-
ver https://app.between-the-lines.info
Herrenhäuser Allee
Maschsee
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Helpful Information and Helpful Information and
Websites Websites
Getting connected Things To Do
• Official website of the City of Hannover. Find info on museums, biking, family activities, sea-
Hannover4EnglishSpeakers sonal activities, etc.: https://www.hannover.de/en
Hannover4EnglishSpeakers (or H4ES for short) is a group of ex-pats that meets at least twice • Activities for kids compiled by the City of Hannover sorted by age:
monthly in Hannover. Members are from all over the world, mostly (but not only) from English- https://www.hannover.de/Kultur-Freizeit/Event-Tipps-für-Kids
speaking countries. The group also has a very lively Facebook group which can be very resourceful • Stadtkind is a city magazine that has a website listing event: https://www.stadtkind-kalender.de/
even if you just search the timeline and files: kalender
https://www.facebook.com/groups/hannover4englishspeakers • Prinz is another city magazine listing not only events but also restaurant reviews and other
things to enjoy in the city: https://prinz.de/hannover
Please note that H4ES members need English language skills on a native or near native level.
Therefore they do not agree to any members that just want to ‘keep up with’ or ‘practise’ their Eng- Special Events in Hannover
lish. There are, however, other groups for that in Hannover. • Frühlingsfest - funfair in Spring (Schützenplatz across from ISHR)
• Hannover Marathon - in Spring
Current meetings are on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Lieblingsbar in Her- • Das blaue Wunder and Scillablütenfest - in Spring (Linden/Lindener Berg). Depending on the
renhausen. Members will be invited on the group’s timeline. blooming of the Scilla these two fests might be on the same day.
• Käfertreffen - annual VW Beetles Meet-up on May 1st (Messeparkplatz Ost/Kronsberg)
There is also a H4ES KIDS group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4es.kids where all topics re- • Swinging Hannover - open air jazz festival in Spring (Trammplatz in front of the new town hall)
lated to kids and family life can be discussed and meet-ups or playdates can be found. • Gartenfestival Herrenhausen - in Spring garden festival with kids’ program
• Lister Meilen Fest - in Summer (Lister Meile)
The third H4ES group is a marketplace where members are able to advertise items they’d like to • Fête de la Musique - annual music festival on June 21st (City Centre)
sell, events they organize that could be interesting for the community as well as business services • Schützenfest - funfair in Summer including big parade (Schützenplatz across from ISHR)
they offer: https://www.facebook.com/groups/h4es.market • Maschseefest - music & food around Hannover’s lake (https://www.hannover.de/Maschseefest)
• Oktoberfest - funfair in Fall (Schützenplatz across from ISHR)
Please note: When you request to join H4ES make sure it’s possible to contact you and see your • Christmas Market (main City Centre/Altstadt/Lister Meile)
location on your profile – some users block all non-friends from contacting them or reading their pro- • Winter Zoo from December - February
file, and the moderators are unable to make an informed decision. If your request is rejected, that’s
probably why. For messages the moderators might send you for further information, please, make Playgrounds
sure to always check the folder “Message Requests” (next to your inbox). For a list of playgrounds throughout the city: https://spielplatznet.de/spielplaetze/Hannover
The International Women’s Association Hannover (IWAH) Some favorites are Wakitu (List), Sonnenspielplatz (Oststadt), Bonifatiusplatz (List), Bertha-von-
IWAH was founded in 1992 in order to help newcomers in Hannover during the initial adjustment period. Suttner-Platz (Südstadt), Spielpark Tiefenriede (Südstadt), Spielpark Linden, Hexenspielplatz
It is a group for women with international origins, backgrounds or experiences who live in the Hannover (Kleefeld), Stephanstift (Kleefeld), Spielpark Roderbruch, Playgrounds in the zoo
area and would like to share their experiences with each other and promote intercultural understanding.
Movie Theaters with English OmU*
At the same time, IWAH offers its members information and insider know-how about our city and life in *OmU = Original with subtitles; look for this label in the listings to find movies in the original
Germany. They strive to create a friendly environment in which women feel comfortable and at home and English, French, Spanish, etc.
provide opportunities for our members to explore and discover Hannover and the German way of life. • Kino am Raschplatz (at Hauptbahnhof): https://www.kinoamraschplatz.de/de/programm.php
• Astor Grand (near Steintor tram stop): https://www.astor-grandcinema.de/programm/wochen-
Presently, more than 52 different nationalities are represented in IWAH. Women of all ages from programm
many different walks of life make up our membership. IWAH uses English as the common language, • Cinemaxx (at Hauptbahnhof): https://www.cinemaxx.de/kinoprogramm/hannover/jetzt-im-kino/
but other languages (including German) are also spoken. Please visit www.iwah.de for more infor- alphabetisch
mation • Lodderbast (between Mitte and Südstadt): http://www.lodderbast.de
• Apollo Kino (in Linden, also often has kids’ movies on Sunday afternoons): https://www.apol-
Getting connected Websites: lokino.de
• Neu in Hannover / New in Hanover (facebook group)
• Howtogermany.com
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Helpful Information and Helpful Information and
Websites Websites
Restaurants • Café Lulu (List)
(some international favorites… there are many, many more!*) • Zurück zum Glück (Zooviertel/kid friendly)
• Coffee Time (Oststadt and near Kröpcke/Opera - large upstairs area)
• Basil (Contemporary Inter- • Amici Mei (Italian) • Ichiban (Japanese) • Menagerie (Linden)
national) • Gianni’s (Italian) • Sushi-Do (Sushi) *Please check out the H4ES Facebook Files section (or do a search for “restaurants”) to find more,
• Pier 51 (Contemporary • Agorino (Italian) • Sindo (Sushi) including more kid-friendly options!
German) • Francesca & Fratelli (Ital- • Tomo (Sushi)
• 11A (Contemporary Ger- ian) • Le Feu (Flammkuchen) Toy Stores
man) • L’Osteria (Italian) • Duke’s (Burgers and • Galeria Kaufhof (Bahnhofstrasse, City Center, top floor)
• Speiserei (German interna- • Vapiano (Italian) Bowls) • Fridolin’s (Weißekreuzplatz, Oststadt)
tional) • Vietal (Vietnamese) • Jo’s Food and Craft (Sal- • Gogi (Ferdinand-Wallbrecht-Strasse 9, List/one block from Lister Platz)
• Reimann’s Eck (German • Wok‘n Joy (Vietnamese) ads and Burgers) • Südstadter Spielwaren Paradies (Geibelstrasse, Südstadt)
traditional) • Grosse Mauer (Chinese) • Lindenblatt (Burgers) • Earnie & Bertha (Bertha-von-Suttner-Platz, Südstadt)
• Pfannkuchen Haus (Pan- • Nanking (Chinese) • Kuhnstwerk (Burgers and • Land of colorful stones (LEGO specialist, Hildesheimer Strasse, Südstadt)
cakes and German tradi- • Bambus Garden (Chinese) Shakes)
tional) • Ruenthai (Thai) • OutbaXSpirit (Australian) Book Stores*
• Bavarium (German tradi- • Thai Food in a Box (Thai) • Tandure (Turkish) • Hugendubel (City Centre): https://www.hugendubel.de/de/branch?branchId=9827/ (foreign lan-
tional) • Anesis (Greek) • Kale (Turkish) guage titles on the ground floor)
• Max Walloschke (German • Eliniko (Greek) • Aspera (Turkish) • Leuenhagen & Paris (List): http://www.leuenhagen-paris.de/startseite.html (foreign titles on the
traditional) • Taj Mahal (Indian) • Urfa Class (Turkish) -1 floor)
• Vier Jahreszeiten (German • Mangal’s Kitchen (Indian) • Masa (Afghan) • Thalia (City Centre/Linden): https://www.thalia.de
traditional) • Café Lulu (Indian and inter- • Al Dar (Syrian) *Most bookstores and toy stores offer the option of a Geburtstagskiste (birthday box)
• Plümecke (German tradi- national)
tional esp. Curry Wurst) Baby Gear (Strollers, Furniture, Clothes etc.)
• Baby One (Altwarmbüchen)
Good for drinks • Baby Starke (Garbsen)
(Many more not listed here) • miniundma (Oststadt)
• 6 Sinne • Nika Kinderwelt (Bothfeld)
• Oscar’s • Kind der Stadt (List)
• Resso’s (formerly Hugo’s)
• Stadtmauer Furniture Stores (besides IKEA)
• Weinbar gegenüber • Möbel Staude (Hainholz) https://www.moebel-staude.de
• Dublin Inn (Irish pub, lots of English speakers) • Möbel Hesse (Garbsen) https://www.moebel-hesse.de
• Shakespeare (English pub) • Bolia (City Centre) https://www.bolia.com
Jack the Ripper’s London Tavern (English speakers) • Sofa Loft (Südstadt) https://www.sofaloft.de
• Lieblingsbar • BoConcept (City Centre) https://www.boconcept.com
• Seydlitz (City Centre) https://www.seydlitz.de
Good for brunch: • Steinhoff (Südstadt) https://steinhoff-einrichtungen.de
• 7 Sundays (City center and Oststadt) • Pro Office (City Centre) https://www.prooffice.de
• TreibHaus (List) • Höffner (Altwarmbüchen) https://www.hoeffner.de/hannover
• Sweet Shabby (Südstadt)
• Mezzo (Oststadt) International Tax Advisors:
• Loretta’s (Behind the school) Dr. Felix Schulze-Borges 0511 51513117 https://schulze-borges.de/de/
• Bavarium (City Centre) dr-felix-schulze-borges.html
• HeimW (City Centre)
Mark Davies, EA, Green Tax 0162 7742079 http://www.greentaxservice.
• Café K (Altstadt)
Service, LLC com/
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Helpful Information and Helpful Information and
Websites Websites
Shopping (larger stores/malls) Please note that note that all libraries offer books for children and youth. Also many have books
• Ernst August Galerie (City Centre) https://www.ernst-august-galerie.de in English and other languages on loan. Directory of libraries:
• Galeria Karstadt and Kaufhof (City Centre) Department stores. Kaufhof Bahnhofstrasse/across https://www.hannover.de/Leben-in-der-Region-Hannover/Bildung/Bibliotheken-Archive/Stadt-
from Hauptbahnhof has a large grocery section on the basement level including specialties and bibliothek-Hannover/Bibliotheken-%C3%96ffnungszeiten
international food https://www.galeria.de/ • GVH App for public transport https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.
• Kaufland* (City Centre behind Hauptbahnhof (open to midnight) /Hainholz/Bornum/Laatzen de.projektionisten.efa.app.gvh&hl=en or https://apps.apple.com/de/app/gvh/id501670767
https://www.kaufland.de) • Öffies App (public transport) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.schildbach.
• real* (Altwarmbüchen, Linden, Hemmingen) https://www.real.de oeffi&hl=de
• A2 Center (Altwarmbüchen) https://www.a2center.com • Hannah Lastenrad: https://www.hannah-lastenrad.de/ (rent a transport bike)
• CCL (Langenhagen) https://www.ccl-langenhagen.de • StadtMobil: https://hannover.stadtmobil.de/privatkunden/ (car rental/sharing)
• LeineCenter (Laatzen) https://www.leine-center.de • MOIA: https://www.moia.io/en (ride sharing)
• Decathlon Sports and Outdoor Equipment (Laatzen) https://www.decathlon.de • Frauennachttaxi (women’s night taxi) by Üstra
• Designer Outlet Wolfsburg https://www.designeroutlets-wolfsburg.de
• Desinger Outlet Soltau https://www.designeroutletsoltau.com
*Grocery stores, but very large and with lots of international food choices, as well as householld items (toys, some
clothing, seasonal items, baking supplies, etc.)
DIY Stores
• Bauhaus (City Centre, Hainholz, Laatzen) https//www.bauhaus.de
• OBI (Linden, Laatzen)
• Himmler hagebaumarkt (Südstadt)
• Hornbach (Linden/Altwarmbüchen)
• toom (Brink-Hafen)
Miscellaneous
• Erlebnis Zoo Hannover https://www.zoo-hannover.de/en
• MalZeit ceramic painting (List) https://malzeit-hannover.de ceramic painting in List, owner
speaks English
• Porzellan Café ceramic painting (Südstadt/List) http://www.porzellancafe.de
• Aqualaatzium (Laatzen) Pool with slides, swimming classes and large sauna facilities
https://aqualaatzium.de
• Wasserwelt (Langenhagen) Pool with slides, swimming classes and large sauna facilities
https://www.wasserwelt-langenhagen.de
• Directory of pools and swimming lakes: https://www.hannover.de/Kultur-Freizeit/Freizeit-Sport/
Sport/Bäderführer
• Zinnober Kindermuseum (Linden) https://www.kindermuseum-hannover.de/
• Phaeno Museum (Wolfsburg) https://www.phaeno.de/en
• Kestnergesellschaft museum with changing contemporary art exhibitions, once a month a pro-
gram for kids in English is offered: https://kestnergesellschaft.de/#!/vermittlung/kinder
• Directory of all museums in the city https://www.hannover.de/Kultur-Freizeit/Museen-Ausstel-
Hannover Zoo
lungen
• Libraries especially for children and youth:
Jugend- und Stadtbibliothek List (Podbipark/Lister Strasse)
Kinderbibliothek Südstadt (Schlägerstrasse)
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Parenting in Germany Parenting in Germany
Leaving Children Home Alone Spanking
Parents have the legal obligation to supervise their children (“Aufsichtspflicht”). This includes pro- Physical violence including spanking on any part of the body is illegal in Germany.
tecting the children from harm as well as making sure they don’t cause any harm to others. This
doesn’t mean however, that parents have to watch their children constantly. They are allowed to let Sex
them play independently. Parents basically have to decide for themselves how much supervision The legal age of consent in Germany is 14 if both partners are under 18.
their children need based on their level of maturity, personality, character and the environment. It
also depends on how long the child is required to stay alone and where they could go for help if Jobs
need be. Children over 13 are allowed to earn some pocket money by doing “easy” jobs, like giving private tui-
tion or doing paper rounds between the hours of 8.00 and 18.00 and only with parental permission.
It is very tricky to ask older siblings to watch out for younger ones unless there’s a big age gap be- Teenagers aged 15 and over are allowed to work between 35-40 hours a week for up to 4 weeks
tween them. Between the ages of 10-15 children finally reach a level of logical reasoning, perception during the holidays.
and concentration that is comparable to an adult and are therefore able to judge potential dangers.
However, once in puberty, many teenagers tend to be wrapped up in their own business and/or are
more willing to take risks.
Business
Children aged 7 and over are allowed to purchase items within their pocket money. They are even
allowed to save money and buy more expensive things. However, items costing large sums and
Children any younger are not able to truly perceive danger and lack therefore the skills and resourc-
contracts (e.g. for mobile phones) are forbidden unless they have parent permission.
es to take responsibility for a younger sibling.
Going Out Criminal Responsibility
Limited criminal responsibility starts at the age of 14. Crimes committed by young people (aged 16
Cinema: In general, age restrictions to films apply from 6, 12, 16 or 18 regardless of an adult ac-
– 18) will always be tried in juvenile court. This also applies to adolescents aged 18-21 who, at the
companying a child or not. Exception: Children from 6 years are allowed to see a movie rated 12
time of the crime, were the equivalent of a juvenile based on their moral and mental development.
if a parent/guardian is present. Children under 14 have to have adult supervision if the film ends
after 8 pm or if they are under 16 and the film ends after 10 pm or if they are under 18 and the film
ends after midnight. Pubs, Nightclubs and arcades: Under 16 year-old children are only allowed to Sources:
go to a nightclub (disco) when accompanied by a parent or guardian. From 16-18 years-old teen- http://www.deine-rechte.de
agers are allowed to go to a nightclub until midnight, longer if they have adult supervision (signed https://www.kindersicherheit.de
paper). There are exceptions for school and other public events for teenagers. You have to be over https://www.t-online.de/leben/familie
18 to enter an arcade (Spielhalle). Children and teenagers are allowed to enter a pub between 5
am and 11pm. if they want to purchase a drink or food. Exceptions: Pubs that have many gambling
machines or also run as a night club. Concerts: No age/time restrictions yet parental permission
is necessary to go to a concert. Outside: Parents decide when their children need to come back
home. There are no laws and regulations other than the obligation to supervise (see leaving chil-
dren home alone).
Drugs and Alcohol
Smoking is not allowed until the age of 18. Teenagers over 16 may legally buy/consume beer, wine
and champagne. You need to be over 18 to buy/consume any spirits (e.g. vodka or whiskey).
Piercings and Tattoos
According to German law tattoos, piercings or brand characters are actually assaults but are not
prosecuted as they are done voluntarily. Children and teenagers under 16 are not allowed to have
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a tattoo done, even with parental permission. From 16 – 18 teenagers need parental permission
(either in writing or better parents accompanying their child).
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