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

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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
Doehren-Wuelfel-St.-Petri-Kirche
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
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
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
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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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
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Sightseeing
Fiedelerplatz
Lively markets and a relaxed atmosphere - Fiedelerplatz is the heart of Döhren. Whether for a cosy afternoon or the regional weekly shopping, life in the district pulsates here!
Döhren-Wülfel
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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
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Region , Sightseeing
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.
Hanover Region
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
Hauptbahnhof mit Statue Ernst August
Sightseeing
Ernst-August-Platz
Ernst-August-Platz is the lively centre of Hanover. When the locals talk about a meeting "under the tail", they mean the impressive equestrian statue of King Ernst August I.
Centre
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Sightseeing
Leibniz House
In 1499, a magnificent Renaissance-style town house was built. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz moved the Electoral Library here in 1698 as part of a historical change.
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
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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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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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Shopping , Sightseeing
Lister Mile
The Lister Meile combines shopping, gastronomy and culture - a lively boulevard in the heart of Hanover.
Cunning
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
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
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
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
Leibniz monument at the Künstlerhaus
Bison enclosure Springe
Holocaust memorial Opernplatz

Hanover is Kioskcity

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