Herrenhausen Gardens Hanover

Herrenhausen Gardens Hanover are among the most important baroque gardens in Europe and combine baroque design, botanical diversity and cultural offerings in an impressive way.

The Herrenhausen Gardens consist of four central gardens: the Great Garden, the Berggarten, the Georgengarten and the Welfengarten.

Large garden

With an area of around 50 hectares, the Great Garden is the historical centre. Here, baroque formal rigour meets ornate architecture, parterre design and water features - including the imposing Great Fountain, whose water jet today shoots up to around 80 metres into the air. The parterre and the Graft - a moat that surrounds the garden on three sides and serves as a mirror for the avenues of lime trees - are particularly striking. The garden contains typical Baroque elements such as the grotto, the cascade and a historic garden theatre, which was built between 1689 and 1694 and is still in use today.

Water art & large fountain

The waterworks are technically fascinating: the historic pumping station from 1863-1865 was restored and put back into operation in 2021. Today it supplies the Graft. The Great Fountain is considered one of the highest in Europe, reaching a height of approx. 72-82 metres when there is no wind, with minimal water consumption - technical masterpiece included.

Berggarten, Georgengarten and Welfengarten

The Berggarten developed from a vegetable garden into an important botanical garden. It is home to the rainforest house, which is now used as an aquarium.
The Georgengarten and Welfengarten are English landscape gardens that are freely accessible and maintained as part of the city administration.

Guided tours and events

Interesting guided tours such as the Herrenhausen tour invite you to discover treasures such as the Great Fountain and historical connections to the English crown. A highlight in summer: the garden lights up - evening illuminations with baroque music create an atmospheric ambience.

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International fireworks competition

A highlight of the event calendar is the International Fireworks Competition, which is held annually in the Great Garden. Teams from different countries display impressive pyrotechnics in combination with music and choreography. The historical setting of the garden lends this competition a special atmosphere. The format attracts numerous guests over several dates and is firmly anchored in Hanover's cultural life.

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Culture in the Herrenhausen Gardens

The gardens are not only nature, but also a stage: the KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen takes place annually in different parts of the gardens - with international formats of music, theatre and performances.