As the Electors of Hanover once did - Ride in the original Venetian gondola in the Herrenhausen Gardens

Even if it may be hard to believe at first, riding in Venetian gondolas is a tradition in Herrenhausen.

The Electors used to rent the Ca Foscari directly on the Grand Canal for many years.
Especially during the winter, Venice was their residence for many weeks.

The good thing was that two beautiful gondolas were part of the inventory.

Therefore, it was only a small step to have their own gondolas rowed in Herrenhausen for the courtly society of the Elector on the Graft.

The Elector's last gondolier received up to 108 Thalers annually until his death in January 1721.

An old but well-maintained gondola from Venice, flagship of the rowing club Azzurro e.V. in Hamburg; freshly inspected by the ship appraiser and approved by the Waterways Office...
The floating Rolls Royce of the Venetians, who lived in gilded marble palaces, has been in Hamburg, the Venice of the North, for many years and is often rowed sportily by up to 4 rowers in the club.

We finance part of the maintenance costs, mooring fees, and if possible, even part of the travel costs for regatta participation in Italy through guest rides.
Your gondolier Carlo is trained in Venice, has been allowed to row on the Grand Canal since 2009, has occasionally been the first to cross the finish line at regattas since 2021, and enjoys sharing stories about gondolas in Venice and Hannover.

An old beautiful gondola from Venice in the Great Garden.

For the 350th anniversary of the castle, you can enjoy gondola rides for 9 days.

If you want to ride privately with your family, plan a marriage proposal, or want to go gondola riding with birthday guests... please secure all 8 seats or book the private ride. That's how it works.