Hanover Tramway Museum, Railway museum in Sehnde, Germany
The Hanover Tramway Museum holds over 100 tram vehicles on the grounds of a former potash mine southeast of the city. The collection spans from horse-drawn carriages to modern electric trams, representing more than a century of transport technology.
The museum was established in 1987 to preserve the technical development of German tram systems. It grew from the efforts of enthusiasts who rescued historic vehicles from scrap and assembled them at this location.
The collection reflects how public transport shaped daily life in the region across different eras. Visitors see how people moved around cities and how transportation technology evolved alongside urban growth.
The museum opens from April through October on Sundays between 11:00 and 17:00, with group arrangements available upon request. Plan to spend several hours exploring the grounds, as the site is spread across a large area with multiple exhibition zones.
Museum volunteers have restored many trams to working order and operate them regularly for visitors. Guests can ride authentic trams on indoor and outdoor tracks, experiencing firsthand what traveling by streetcar felt like decades ago.
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