Moon on the Lake". The display consisted of 22 illuminated pieces that had been created by international artists, which formed the opening of the 2009 Garden Project in Hanover. Accessibility The Masch Lake lies close to other notable places, such as the New Town Hall, the Lower Saxon State Museum Hanover, the Sprengel Museum, the Lower Saxon Stadium (home of the football club Hannover 96), the main city indoor swimming pool as well as the Lower Saxon broadcasting houses of television channels NDR and ZDF. The lake is directly accessible by using the bus stops at the Lower Saxon Stadium and the Sprengel Museum. Additional bus and tram stops such as the Aegidientorplatz, Schlägerstraße, Geibelstraße, Altenbekener Damm and Döhren Tower also lie in relatively close proximity to the lake. Numerous foot and cycle paths lead to the Masch Lake and follow along its shoreline. The western side of the lake, where the club houses of numerous water sport clubs are situated, is only accessible by foot or cycle as vehicles are not permitted without official permission. General references References External links The Maschsee at Hanover Tourist Information Description in german, maps and images concerning the Maschsee-Lake Story of the Maschsee public bathing beach Geography of Hanover Lakes of Lower Saxony Reservoirs in Lower Saxony Artificial lakes Rowing venues 1936 establishments in Germany Tourist attractions in Hanover