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

Doehren-Wuelfel-St. Peter's Church
Sightseeing
St Peter's Church Hanover-Kleefeld
The Petri and Nikodemus Church Parish is a lively, music-loving parish of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanover with a location in the Petri Church Hanover-Kleefeld.
Clover field
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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
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
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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
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
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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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Region , Sightseeing
Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
Hanover Region
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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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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
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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
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
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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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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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Restaurant , Shopping , Sightseeing
Markthalle
Discover the Markthalle Hannover - your culinary centre with fresh produce, international specialities and a lively atmosphere.
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
Region , Sightseeing
St Thomas Church Bordenau
St Thomas Church Bordenau
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
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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
Region , Sightseeing
Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
Hanover Region
Sightseeing
St Nicolai Church
St Nicolai Church
Bothfeld
Holocaust memorial Opernplatz
Waterloo Square
Old Town
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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