Eilenriede 2018
Eilenriede 2018
Places:
Eilenriede, Hanover, Germany:
- The Four Musicians
- Duck pond (1926)
- Capricorn (Ernst Gorsemann, 1929)
- Relief forestry director Burckhardt (Carl Dopmeyer, 1883)
- Monument to the Queens (Valentino Casal, 1910)
- Wilhelm bush meadow (1928)
- Mighty linden tree
- Pelican Fountain
- Red deer (August Waterbeck, 1936
- Memorial for the 73rd (Friedrich Seesselberg, 1928)
- Waldersee Monument (Bernhard Hoetger, 1915)
- Rider and dog/fabulous animal (Ludwig Vierthaler, 1931)
- Monument to the Royal Sulans (Ernst Gorsemann, 1927)
- Wisent (August Waterbeck, 1935)
- The sarcophagus
- Crayenberg Bank
- Heiliger's fountain
Date:
June 2018
Music:
Tommie Sunshine pres Stef Kalloo feat Flush & Kahtana – Take It Up Again
Content:
The Eilenriede is an urban forest in the centre of Hanover and one of the largest and oldest urban forests in Europe. With an area of around 640 hectares, it is almost twice the size of Central Park in New York. The Eilenriede offers Hanoverians and their visitors a wide range of recreational, educational and leisure opportunities.
The history of the Eilenriede dates back to the 14th century, when the city of Hanover was granted the right to use the forest. In 1371, the Saxon dukes gave the forest to the citizens as thanks for their support in the Lüneburg War of Succession. Since then, the forest has been in municipal ownership and is loved and cared for by the people of Hanover. In the 19th century, the commercial forest was transformed into a recreational area designed by various landscape architects. In the 20th century, the forest suffered a number of interventions, such as the construction of the Messeschnellweg motorway and bomb damage during the Second World War. Nevertheless, the character of the forest has been preserved over the centuries.
The Eilenriede is an ecologically valuable habitat for many animal and plant species, including deer, foxes, hares, bats and alders. The forest has a well-developed network of paths that are ideal for walking, jogging, cycling or horse riding. There are also numerous attractions such as ponds, sunbathing lawns, children's playgrounds, forest restaurants, monuments and sculptures. A particular highlight is the Eilenriede Forest Centre, which has been offering environmental education on the site of the former bird sanctuary since 2004. Here, visitors can learn more about the forest and its inhabitants, take part in guided tours or workshops or simply enjoy nature.
The Eilenriede is a treasure for Hanover, reflecting the city's past and present. It is a place for recreation, inspiration and encounters for all generations and cultures. It is a symbol of Hannoverians' attachment to their city and their forest.
