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Hannover's 5 Notable Beach & Rooftop Bars

7/13/2016

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Nothing says summer more than a beach or a rooftop bar. Rooftop and beach bars are the quintessential summer experience where sun, sand and sangrias unite. Plug your toes in the sand, relax to the groove of the music and get ready for the ultimate beach experience, away from the shore.  
 
Mid-sized Hannover features four beach-themed bars, two of which are also rooftop bars, perched on the top level of a parking garage. There is also another rooftop bar for those who enjoy a classy and metropolitan vibe.
 
The creative part of German culture is that they hold several events throughout the year where makeshift beach bars pop up around town (keep your eyes posted on Steintor).     
 
The beach bars are open during the warmer months, usually April through September. Some of the bars hold seasonal events or open sporadically during the Christmas season for “winter” festivals. Keep posted Facebook about seasonal openings and closures. But while the sun is out and the weather is (somewhat) dry, soak up as much sun as possible at these beloved beach-inspired and rooftop bars.


The Roof Garden
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The Roof Garden was my home away from Old Town. This rooftop beach bar is a place to eat, drink, dance or relax. During the summer months, The Roof Gardens features “Sundance” where local and notable DJ’s spin the latest house and electronic music. There is a small cover charge (usually five euros) to enter during the dance events. They even host Winterdance and serve cups of steaming hot gluwein.
The bar is open rain or shine. The “inside” section stays covered while the beach area remains topless. Prices are moderate / standard.

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Schöne Aussichten 360° 
Located a stone’s throw away from Old Town and markthalle, this beach club features some of the best views in the city. Of all the beach clubs, this one is the classiest. The bar attracts a mature crowd, some of which are dressed to the nines. Whether you want to lounge on a couch or in a modern “strandkorb,” there’s plenty of R&R to be had. This is the most expensive of the four beach clubs, but the mood, atmosphere and views are well worth it. 
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Strandleben
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This beloved Linden beach bar sits on a small makeshift beach where the leine (river) splits. Immersed between walls of graffiti, across the water is Faust and Mephisto, Hannover’s primo art and culture center. This tiny beach bar sits alongside a big grassy knoll where you’ll see locals relaxing on top of blankets. Strandleben is affordable and features the standard beer and well drinks. Feel free to dip your toes in the water or set sail on a kayak. It’s a perfect spot for watching the sunset over the trees in the distance. The bar is best accessible with a bike or a short walk from Limmerstrasse.   
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Leibniz Lounge
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Located near Leibniz University, what seems like a student-only bar actually attracts a mixed and mature crowd. The garden-like grounds features a beach area where you can kick back with a beer and plug your toes in the sand. If you feel nostalgic and need a taste of life as an American college student, pay the bar 11 euros to get a beer pong set. The student-friendly prices are unreal. From cheap bretzels to lattes, the Leibniz lounge has the best deals. During the winter, Leibniz transforms into the “Winter Lounge.” Part forest, part Jolly St. Nick Party tent, they serve plenty of mulled wine, hot apple cider and brats - on the cheap! This is one of my favorite spots in Hannover.
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6 Sinne Sky Bar
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If you want to discover one of the best views in town, head to the chic 6 Sinner Sky Bar. I have mixed feelings about this bar. The bar is no doubt chic, fancy and classy. It’s beautiful and I enjoyed my quiet Sunday mornings of writing while overlooking the views. I literally had the whole place to myself on some Sunday mornings.

​But, the part that turned me off was when the owner or manager, dressed in a suit and sunglasses (really not necessary at 9pm in the winter), caressed every young 20-year-old waitress with his hand on their low back, some low enough to glide his hand across his rear. That stuff bothers me because young girls can get themselves in sticky situations and don’t know how to express that it makes them feel uncomfortable. Besides the semi misogynistic boss, the place is great. The prices reflect the atmosphere; it’s more expensive than the standard bar.
 
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What's your favorite beach or rooftop bar in Hannover?

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