Hanover in second place: Most bike -friendly city in Germany!

Hanover in second place: Most bike -friendly city in Germany!

Hannover, Deutschland - Hannover presented itself in the latest survey of the ADFC as one of the most bicycle -friendly big cities in Germany, and this is no coincidence. With a solid placement in second place in the nationwide bicycle climate test, just behind Frankfurt and in front of Bremen, the Lower Saxony capital shows that it is on the right track. The [Radio Hannover] (https://www.radio-hannover.de/hannover-news/platz-2-hannover-gehoert- zu-bike-friendly Grossstaedten) reports that the survey is carried out every two years and focuses on the well-being and the safety of the cyclists. Overall, Hanover received an average rating of 3.5, which emphasizes both positive and negative aspects of the cycling infrastructure.

What does Hanover emphasize? The accessibility of the city center, the possibility of carrying bicycles in public transport, as well as the opening of one -way streets in the opposite direction are just a few of the positive aspects praised by the cycling. But there are also dark sides: the growing concern about the width of the bike paths and criticism expressed on construction sites as well as the problem of false park controls on bike paths press the rating. According to the ADFC, 70 percent of those surveyed in the bicycle climate test have stated that they are more at risk in road traffic than to feel safe.

bicycle climate test and its meaning

The survey took place between September and November 2024 and included well over 184,500 questionnaires, which provided the cities of detailed feedback on cycling friendliness. This is one of the largest surveys on the cycling climate worldwide, which is not only important in Germany, but also internationally. Frank Masurat, the Federal Chairman of the ADFC, recommends a separate tour of cycling on main and country roads to address the security problem and increase the satisfaction of cyclists. The current results were published in spring 2025 and are a valuable basis for traffic planners and political decision -makers.

comparison to other cities

Compared to other major cities, 10 out of 15 cities with more than 500,000 inhabitants managed to improve significantly. Frankfurt am Main leads the list with an assessment of 3.49, while Münster and Erlangen also received positive reviews. In regions such as Nuremberg, an improvement through new, bicycle -friendly measures became clear, which the city particularly emphasizes. In Berlin, Düsseldorf and Essen, however, the balance is not so rosy - the reviews there have worsened, which is due to the lack of bicycle production measures.

Although Hanover performs well in many points, there is a certain need to catch up. The information and feedback from the survey could help the city to further optimize the wheel infrastructure and make bike friendliness priority. After all, according to the participants of the survey, a safe and pleasant cycling is an important aspect for the quality of life in the city.