Hanover old buildingLars Gerhardts

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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Ahlem
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Anderten
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Badenstedt
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Bemerode
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Bornum
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Bothfeld
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Brink harbour
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Bult

Worth seeing

Region , Sightseeing
St Pancratius Church
St Pancratius Church
Hanover Region
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Sightseeing
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.
Centre
Leibniz statue, Opernplatz, Hanover
Sightseeing
Leibniz monument on Opernplatz
On Opernplatz, the head of the polymath Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz cannot be overlooked as a gleaming golden bronze head. At 2.5 metres tall, the Leibniz monument is a real eye-catcher.
Centre
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Sightseeing
Leibniz burial site
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's grave is located in the Neustädter Hof- und Stadtkirche St. Johannis in Hanover.
Calenberg New Town
Maschsee Lake in winter – Jan Probst Dencker
Bathing lakes , Sightseeing
Maschsee
Maschsee - Hanover's urban jewel: created in 1936, the 2.4 km long lake offers water sports, lakeside promenades and the annual Maschsee Festival. An urban paradise to relax and enjoy.
Centre
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Region , Sightseeing
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.
Hanover Region
Central station with statue of Ernst August
Sightseeing
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
Sightseeing
St James' Church
St James' Church
Kirchrode
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Sightseeing
Hiroshima memorial grove
110 cherry trees in bloom near the children's hospital Auf der Bult in Hanover commemorate the residents of Hiroshima who lost their lives in the atomic bombing.
Southern city
Tourist Information Centre
Shopping , Sightseeing
Tourist Information Hanover
At Toursit Info you will find tickets, city tours, accommodation, HannoverCards, city maps and souvenirs for an unforgettable experience!
Centre
38 Fiedeler Square
Sightseeing
Fiedelerplatz
Lively markets and a relaxed atmosphere - Fiedelerplatz is the heart of Döhren. Whether for a cosy afternoon or the regional weekly shopping, life in the district pulsates here!
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Sightseeing
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
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Sightseeing
Waterloo Square
Known for its open design and green spaces, Waterlooplatz serves as a meeting place and event venue in the centre of Hanover.
Calenberg New Town
Marienburg Castle - Christian Wyrwa - 23
Region , Sightseeing
Marienburg Castle
Marienburg Castle near Pattensen is a particularly magical excursion destination in the Hanover region. The former summer residence of the Guelphs still enchants thousands of visitors every year.
Hanover Region
Sightseeing
Cytania
Cytania
Hanover Region
Region , Sightseeing
St Thomas Church Bordenau
St Thomas Church Bordenau
Hanover Region
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Region , Sightseeing
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.
Hanover Region
Leineschloss State Parliament Building – Hans Zaglitsch
Sightseeing
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.
Centre
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Sightseeing
Herrenhausen Gardens
From Georgengärten and Herrenhausen Palace with its museum to Berggarten and Grosser Garten - here you can immerse yourself in the 17th century and enjoy true garden splendour.
Herrenhausen
Hans Zaglitsch
Sightseeing
Kröpcke
The Kröpcke: Hanover's central meeting point where main roads intersect. The Kröpcke clock and the largest city railway station characterise this lively place. Welcome to the vibrant Kröpcke!
Centre
Ernst-August-Platz
St Nicolai Church
On the high bank
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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