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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Calenberger Land
Close to the state capital you will find a real natural beauty - the enchanting Calenberger Land with unspoilt nature, lush meadows and idyllic flair. Ideal for hiking and cycling tours!
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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
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
Sightseeing
Cytania
Cytania
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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.
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Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
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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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Shopping , Sightseeing
Lister Mile
The Lister Meile combines shopping, gastronomy and culture - a lively boulevard in the heart of Hanover.
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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
Sightseeing
St Nicolai Church
St Nicolai Church
Bothfeld
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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
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
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
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
Region , Sightseeing
St Pancratius Church
St Pancratius Church
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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
Church of the Holy Cross
The Kreuzkirche Hanover combines Gothic architecture with cultural diversity - a place for history, music and encounters.
Hanover Region
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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
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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
St James' Church
St James' Church
Kirchrode
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The Aegidienkirche
Church of the Holy Cross
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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