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

SteinhuderSea© Hans F. Meier
Region , Lakes , Sightseeing
Steinhuder Sea
Whether you want to relax on the sandy beach or be active on the water, cycling or hiking, the Steinhuder Meer offers the right experience for everyone.
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
Opera Hanover Hans Zaglitsch without piano
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
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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Region , Sightseeing
Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
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
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Nightlife , Sightseeing
Raschplatz
Raschplatz in Hanover is more than just a transport hub - it is a lively place with history, culture and urban flair.
Centre
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
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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
Region , Sightseeing
Klages farm, Bilm
Klages farm, Bilm
Hanover Region
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Sightseeing
Old town hall
The Old Town Hall is an architectural highlight of Hanover's historic city centre - together with the Marktkirche, it is considered the southernmost showpiece of North German brick Gothic architecture.
Centre
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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
Sightseeing
St Nicolai Church
St Nicolai Church
Bothfeld
Region , Sightseeing
Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
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
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Sightseeing
St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church in Hanover combines historical architecture with lively community life and cultural highlights - a place that moves and inspires.
Cunning
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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
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Sightseeing
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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Sightseeing
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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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
St Pancratius Church
Steinhuder Sea
Ernst-August-Platz
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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