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

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Sightseeing
Christ Church
The Christuskirche in Hanover impresses with its neo-Gothic architecture and is now an international centre for choral music.
Northern city
Market Church
Sightseeing
Market Church
The Marktkirche Hanover impresses with its 97 metre high tower and is a Gothic landmark in the heart of the old town.
Centre
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Region , Sightseeing
Landestrost Palace
Landestrost Palace in Neustadt am Rübenberge stands for the combination of history and contemporary utilisation.
Hanover Region
Cream horses at sunset
Region , Sightseeing
Horse region around Hanover
Idyllic terrain, cosy half-timbered farms, riding clubs, sights and leisure activities - this is the Hanover horse region, right at the heart of Hanoverian horse breeding.
Hanover Region
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Sightseeing
Ballhofplatz
Ballhofplatz in the heart of Hanover is a historical and cultural hotspot that delights visitors with its charming atmosphere.
Centre
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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
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Sightseeing
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.
Centre
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Region , Sightseeing
Bison enclosure Springe
Over 300 native animal species can be discovered in the bison enclosure in Springe. Particular visitor favourites are the brown bears, bison and wolves - all of which find a species-appropriate home here.
Hanover Region
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
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
Church of the Holy Cross
The Kreuzkirche Hanover combines Gothic architecture with cultural diversity - a place for history, music and encounters.
Hanover Region
Region , Sightseeing
St Thomas Church Bordenau
St Thomas Church Bordenau
Hanover Region
Herrenhausen Palace – Lars Gerhardts – 4 scaled – 1
Museums, galleries & art galleries , Sightseeing
Herrenhausen Palace Museum
With Herrenhausen Palace, which is used as a scientific conference centre and museum, the Herrenhausen Gardens have regained their architectural point of reference.
Herrenhausen
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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
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Sightseeing
Lindener Berg
Discover the Lindener Berg in Hanover - a place full of history, nature and impressive views over the city.
Linden centre
Sightseeing
Cytania
Cytania
Hanover Region
Region , Sightseeing
St Pancratius Church
St Pancratius Church
Hanover Region
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
Graf Ihme Centre2© Patrick Graf
Sightseeing
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
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
Christ Church
Hiroshima memorial grove
Landestrost Palace

Hanover is Kioskcity

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