Löwenbastion am Maschsee, Observation deck at Maschsee Lake, Hanover, Germany

The Löwenbastion is an observation platform extending over the eastern shore of Lake Maschsee in Hanover, offering views across the water and the surrounding city. The structure is marked by two imposing lion sculptures and is surrounded by a distinctive metal railing.

The platform was built in 1934 during the development of Lake Maschsee and received its distinctive lion sculptures by artist Arno Breker in 1938, inspired by the Brunswick Lion. The structure was created as part of a larger project to reshape the city's waterfront.

The name 'Löwenbastion' comes from the two large lion sculptures that define the platform and make it a recognizable landmark on the lake. Visitors gather here for events and use the spot as a social meeting point.

Access is from Rudolf-von-Bennigsen-Ufer street in the Südstadt district, which is easy to reach. Multiple restaurants and cafes are within walking distance, making it simple to find food and drinks.

The railing was forged in the 1930s by Siegfried Prütz, and the bastion itself forms the endpoint of the quay wall running from the lake's northern shore. Originally, crocodile figures by sculptor Peter Schumacher were planned for this spot; they were later placed in the garden at Lindemannallee 19 instead.