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City of Lehrte

Hanover Region

From agricultural landscape to vibrant transport hub

The town of Lehrte, located to the east of Hanover in the Hanover region, presents itself today as a dynamic location whose identity is inextricably linked with the Railway is connected to the city. Originally mentioned in 1147 as a small farming village, Lehrte experienced its rapid rise in the middle of the 19th century with the construction of the first railway lines. Due to the convergence of important lines to Hanover, Braunschweig, Celle, Hildesheim and Berlin, the town developed into an important centre for the railway industry. Railway junction and goods transhipment centre in northern Germany. This growth attracted plenty of industry, including an important sugar factory, the site of which shaped the modern city centre after its demolition in 2002.

Today, the striking Water tower and the historical Museum signal box Lpf The largest mechanical signal box in northern Germany, the Lehrte Railway Museum, is a reminder of this era and invites visitors to discover the history of technology. But Lehrte offers more than just railway history. Despite its central location at the A2/A7 motorway junction, the town is deeply embedded in the surrounding nature and is considered a "green town". The Hohnhorstpark and the Lake Hohnhorst serve as important local recreation areas. The town and its districts, such as Sievershausen with the Anti-war housecan be easily reached via numerous signposted Cycling and hiking tours including special routes to bodies of water or stork nests. Cultural attractions such as the Kurt Hirschfeld Forum and the Old locksmith's shop (Municipal Gallery) round off the picture of a modern, lively city that cherishes its history and at the same time is future-orientated.

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City of Lehrte

Town hall square 1

31275 Lehrte

Monday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
Tuesday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
Wednesday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
Thursday
08:00-12:00, 13:00-18:00
Friday
08:00-13:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed