Maschsee
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Why go
- Rowing and sailing, with competitions throughout the year and an annual European Dragon Boat Race.
Safety
- Go onto the frozen lake only when the flag on the northern shore signals permission; the stated ice-thickness threshold is over 13 cm.
With kids
- For a walk together, the full circuit is 6 km along an unpaved waterside footpath, closer to the lake than the paved cycle path.
Photo spots
- HellebardierAlexander Calder’s six-metre red steel sculpture.North shore of Maschsee On the map
- Olympic torchbearerA bronze figure atop an 18.5-metre stone column.North shore of Maschsee On the map
- Putto on the FishOn the same shore as the Olympic torchbearer and Calder’s Hellebardier.North shore of Maschsee On the map
- MenschenpaarGeorg Kolbe’s sculpture.Eastern side of Maschsee On the map
- Lion sculpturesTwo sculptures by Arno Breker.Eastern side of Maschsee On the map
- North-shore fountainsThe main fountain and four smaller fountains reach 10–17 metres. The fountain began operating in 1986 for the lake’s 50th anniversary.North shore of Maschsee On the map
Shorts
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Maschsee Hannover meltdown over several weeksVolka
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Rennrad Maschsee HannoverStaeffs (er-)Leben mit Diabetes Typ 1
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the Biggest Festival in Lower Saxony!MohsenGermany
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Hannover - MaschseeMathias Menzel
History
Maschsee takes its name from Leinemasch, the historic name for the low-lying Leine floodplain. Otto Franzius designed the water engineering, while city authorities led by Karl Elkart handled urban development. The project also aimed to provide recreation, support water sports and create jobs during high unemployment. About 1,650 people helped excavate the basin.
- late 19th c.A lake in the Leine valley was considered partly to help control flooding.
- 1904A roughly 20-metre Bismarck column was completed at the future lake site.
- September 1925Mayor Arthur Menge commissioned Otto Franzius and the city building department to design the lake.
- 1933The city council approved the project on 28 November. A book burning took place at the Bismarck Tower.
- 1934Construction began in the Leinemasch on 21 March.
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- 1935The Bismarck column was demolished during lake construction.
- 1936The lake was completed in early 1936 and officially opened on 21 May.
- World War IICanvas covers and fake landscapes on floating islands disguised the lake from Allied bomber pilots.
How to get there
- BusRing bus routes 100 and 200 stop at Sprengel Museum and Niedersachsenstadion, giving access to the lake.
- On footThe west shore, where water-sports clubs have their boathouses, is accessible only on foot or by bicycle unless a vehicle has official permission.
Sources: Maschsee - Wikipedia · Maschsee - Wikipedia · checked 30 Sep 2026
- Phone
- +49 511 366000
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Can I use the bathing facilities at Maschsee?
The former public bathing facilities include a private spa and sports club; more than half the bathing area is reserved for members.
Can I rent a sailboat at Maschsee?
Two boat rentals lend sailboats and offer sailing-license courses.
Is inline skating allowed at Maschsee?
Inline skating is permitted on the cycle path around the lake.
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