Hannover AltbauLars 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

Überschrift
Sightseeing
Christ Church
The Christuskirche in Hanover impresses with its neo-Gothic architecture and is now an international centre for choral music.
Northern city
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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
Ahlem Memorial
Today, the Ahlem Memorial with its permanent exhibition is a place of remembrance for the people who were executed on the grounds of the horticultural nursery.
Ahlem
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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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Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
Hanover Region
Marktkirche
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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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
Mountain garden
The Berggarten Herrenhausen is one of the most important botanical gardens in Europe. Located in the centre of Hanover, it presents an impressive world of plants that takes visitors on a botanical discovery tour.
Herrenhausen
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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.
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Sightseeing
St James' Church
St James' Church
Kirchrode
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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
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
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
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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Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
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
Sightseeing
Cytania
Cytania
Hanover Region
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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.
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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.
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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
Linen castle
Marienburg Castle
Old town hall
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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