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By Stattreisen Hannover e.V.
Free cancellation available
Price is S$21 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • Learn about the criminal past of Hanover on a guided walking tour
    • Discover the city's dark past, including the storey of the Butcher of Hanover
    • Hear about the witch trials and the reality of women's lives back then
    • See the former location of Fritz Haarmann's home and the crime scene
    • Find out more about the Beguine Tower and the profession of the executioner

Activity location

    • Hanover
    • Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Rote Reihe 8, 30169 Hannover, Germany | The meeting point is the church forecourt of the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis, Rote Reihe
    • Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany

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Hanover: Criminal Past Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German
Language options: German
Starting time: 17:00
Price details
S$21.48 x 2 AdultsS$42.96
Total
Price is S$42.96
Until Thu, 5 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour through Hanover's criminal past
  • Inclusions
    Insights into historical crimes, laws, and punishments
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the former home and crime scene of Fritz Haarmann
  • Inclusions
    Exploration of witch trial history and the reality of women's lives in the past
  • Inclusions
    Information about the Beguine Tower and the executioner profession

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 12 years

What you can expect

  • Discover Hanover's criminal past on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's witch trials, the Butcher of Hanover, and murder in the highest circles. Find out about the former laws and punishments that don't seem any less cruel.

    Take a trip back in time to Fritz Haarmann. See the former location of his home and the crime scene of his atrocities. Learn more about his motivations and the background to his crimes.

    Go back to the time of the witch trials and see the reality of women's lives back then. Find out more about the Beguine Tower and the profession of the executioner.

    Our well-trained city guides will take you on an exciting tour and will tell you many great anecdotes.

Location

Activity location

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    • Hanover
    • Hanover, Niedersachsen, Germany

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Rote Reihe 8, 30169 Hannover, Germany | The meeting point is the church forecourt of the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis, Rote Reihe
    • Hannover, Niedersachsen, Germany