This family-run hotel in Hamelerwald is situated between Hanover and Braunschweig, just 5 minutes from the A2 motorway Hotel and Restaurant Fricke offers a covered terrace overlooking the garden,pond and Hameler Forest The bright rooms at Hotel Fricke feature modern decor and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels A desk and a private bathroom are included in all rooms A buffet breakfast is provided each morning in the restaurant or on the terrace during warm weather Guests can also enjoy Italian ice-cream and seasonal local dishes, with the restaurant specialising in Flammkuchen -tarte flambee- The forest countryside around Hamelerwald is ideal for hiking, jogging and cycling On-site parking is free at Hotel and Restaurant Fricke It is a 30-minute drive from Hanover city centre and the Hanover Exhibition Centre