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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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
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Sightseeing
The Aegidienkirche
The Aegidienkirche in Hanover, which was largely destroyed in the Second World War, has served as a memorial to the victims of war and violence since 1954.
Centre
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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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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Shopping , Sightseeing
Lister Mile
The Lister Meile combines shopping, gastronomy and culture - a lively boulevard in the heart of Hanover.
Cunning
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Sightseeing
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.
Centre
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Sightseeing
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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Sightseeing
Hanover Adventure Zoo
Hannover Adventure Zoo offers seven themed worlds with over 3,000 animals on 22 hectares - a unique adventure for young and old.
Zoo
Region , Sightseeing
Klages farm, Bilm
Klages farm, Bilm
Hanover Region
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
Region , Sightseeing
Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
Hanover Region
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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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Sightseeing
Holocaust memorial Opernplatz
The Holocaust Memorial on Opernplatz in Hanover has been a central place of remembrance for the Jewish victims of National Socialism in Hanover since 1994.
Centre
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Parks & Gardens , Region , Sightseeing
The Deister
A natural beauty on the outskirts of Hanover. Experience unforgettable outdoor moments in the Deister, explore picturesque hiking trails and immerse yourself in the diverse nature of this unique retreat.
Hanover Region
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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
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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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Region , Sightseeing
Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
Hanover Region
Sightseeing
St James' Church
St James' Church
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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
Old Town
The historic half-timbered buildings in the old town are among the city's special sights and adorn the city's parlour.
Centre
Hanoverian moorland
Old Town
The Deister
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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