Neighbourhood tips

Whether urban living in Linden, relaxed enjoyment in Südstadt or stylish living in List - Hannover's neighbourhoods each have their very own character. With these Neighbourhood tips you will experience the state capital from new perspectives and discover places that always have surprises in store, even for locals.

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Badenstedt

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Bornum

Bothfeld

Brink harbour

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Ihme Centre

The Ihme Centre in Hanover is a striking high-rise complex from the 1970s. Originally conceived as an urban development project, it houses flats, offices and shopping facilities.

Linden centre

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Herrenhausen Gardens

Herrenhäuser Gärten in Hannover vereinen barocke Gestaltung, botanische Vielfalt und kulturelle Angebote in einer der schönsten Gartenanlagen Europas.

Herrenhausen

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Hanover city models

Inside the New Town Hall, four city models show how Hanover's city centre has developed over the course of time.

Centre

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Market Church

Discover Hanover's oldest parish church - the Evangelical Lutheran Market Church. Its imposing 97 metre high tower dominates the old town and makes it a symbol of the city.

Centre

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Ahlem Memorial

Today, the Ahlem Memorial with its permanent exhibition is a place of remembrance for the people who were executed on the grounds of the horticultural nursery.

Ahlem

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Hannah Arendt

Experience the intellectual legacy of Hannah Arendt in Hanover and immerse yourself in the world of political philosophy of this influential thinker, whose ideas still fascinate and inspire today.

Linden-North

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New town hall

What many visitors to Hanover think is a castle is in fact the New Town Hall: the magnificent Wilhelminian building from 1913 is now one of the landmarks of the metropolis on the River Leine.

Centre

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Ernst-August-Platz

Ernst-August-Platz is the lively centre of Hanover. When the locals talk about a meeting "under the tail", they mean the impressive equestrian statue of King Ernst August I.

Centre

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Hanoverian moorland

To the north-west of the city is the Hannoversche Moorgeest, which consists of seven moors. The nature reserve is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists in the Hanover region.

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Petrikirche Hannover-Kleefeld

Die Petri-und Nikodemus-Kirchengemeinde ist eine lebendige, musikliebende Kirchengemeinde der ev.-luth. Landeskirche Hannover mit einem Standort in der Petrikirche Hannover-Kleefeld.

Clover field

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Opera Square

The Opernplatz in front of the State Opera is a popular place where young people and culture fans like to meet: here you will find a cool mix of culture and city life in the centre of Hanover.

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Church of the Holy Cross

The Kreuzkirche Hannover is more than just a place of worship - it is a lively place with a long history in the heart of the historic city centre.

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Ballhofplatz

Ballhofplatz in the heart of Hanover is a historical and cultural hotspot that delights visitors with its charming atmosphere.

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Leibniz burial site

The grave of the universal scholar Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was forgotten for a long time and was only brought to light again during the restoration of the church from 1902 to 1904.

Calenberg New Town

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Hanover Adventure Zoo

Go on a trip around the world in just one day: the Zambezi boat trip starts again on 28 March - time for a discovery tour on the water, where you can observe flamingos, wild asses and more.

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Linen castle

The historic Leineschloss in Hanover - where philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz once worked as a librarian and court counsellor is now home to the Lower Saxony State Parliament.

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Geo adventure trail

Experience the Ice Age on Brelinger Berg! The 'Moving Stones' geological adventure trail leads through a picturesque region with impressive boulders. A great adventure for nature lovers and families.

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Leibniz frieze at the New Town Hall

The Leibniz frieze on the façade of the New Town Hall at Platz der Menschenrechte shows important scenes from Hanover's city history.

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Leibniz monument at the Künstlerhaus

Under the magnificent chandelier in Sophienstraße, in front of the Künstlerhaus, an impressive scenario is revealed to the onlooker. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is enthroned on the façade.

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Nanas

They have the pretty names Sophie, Charlotte and Caroline - the Nanas are a colourful accent for Hanover, the start of the Sculpture Mile and an impetus for everyday culture with a zest for life.

Calenberg New Town

Marienburg Castle

Market Church

Fiedelerplatz

Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

Trendy meeting place, stand-up pub, coffee stall, mini supermarket - Hanover's colourful little stalls offer everything people need.