7 “Essen und Trinken” Cafes along Hannover's Red Thread, Hanover, Germany

Hannover’s Red Thread is a self-guided walking tour that journeys through the heart of Hannover. Like a RedVine, this 4,200-meter red painted floorline contains 36 significant stops where visitors learn about Hannover’s past and historical sites.

This do-it-yourself walking tour is simple. Just follow the red line. If you want more out of the tour, purchase the Red Thread handbook for three euros from the Tourism Office located across from the Hauptbanhof. I recommend the book as it explains a wealth of knowledge about the monuments and architecture and other cool secrets like where to stand in order to see the tops of all four Old Town churches.

You can easily breeze through the Red Thread in 45 to 60 minutes. Although quick, I recommend to stop and smell the roses, enjoy the moment and restore your glycogen levels with some of the best eats and treats in Hannover.

Whether you crave a “kaffee pause” or want to savor your sweet tooth with a slice of homemade German “kuchen” (cake), here are seven cafes I recommend along the Red Thread.  ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).