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

Central station with statue of 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
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
Hanover-Herrenhausen Gardens
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
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
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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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.
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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
Leineschloss, seat of the Lower Saxony state parliamentMartin Kirchner
Sightseeing
On the high bank
Whether it's a coffee in the sun, a walk along the Leine, a Christmas market and flea market in the old town or a surfing experience on the Leine wave - the Hohe Ufer is the place to be for a holiday.
Centre
Market Church
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.
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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
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
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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
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
Sightseeing
Cytania
Cytania
Hanover Region
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Region , Sightseeing
St Nicholas' Church Hiddestorf
Nikolaikirche Hiddestorf /Ostertorstraße 9, 30966 Hemmingen) Branches/categories: Churches (worth seeing)
Hanover Region
Region , Sightseeing
Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
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
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
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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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
Calenberger Land
St Nicolai Church
Fiedelerplatz
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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