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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Sightseeing

Leibniz burial site

The grave of the universal scholar Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz was forgotten for a long time and was only brought to light again during the restoration of the church from 1902 to 1904.

Calenberg New Town

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Restaurant , Shopping , Sightseeing

Market hall

Experience culinary diversity and enjoyment in the market hall! Let yourself be tempted by traditional flavours and modern delicacies while surrounded by a lively atmosphere.

Centre

Source: Hans Zaglitzsch

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

Source: Martin Kirchner

Nightlife , Sightseeing

Raschplatz

Experience Raschplatz, right next to the main railway station. The Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade stretches from here to the Lister Meile. Experience the diversity of the city at this historic meeting point.

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.

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Sightseeing

Holocaust memorial Opernplatz

The Holocaust Memorial on Opernplatz in Hanover has been a central place of remembrance for the Jewish victims of National Socialism in Hanover since 1994.

Centre

Source: Axel Heise

Sightseeing

Hannah Arendt

Experience the intellectual legacy of Hannah Arendt in Hanover and immerse yourself in the world of political philosophy of this influential thinker, whose ideas still fascinate and inspire today.

Linden-North

Source: 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

Source: Lars Gerhardts

Region , Sightseeing

St Nicholas' Church Hiddestorf

Nikolaikirche Hiddestorf /Ostertorstraße 9, 30966 Hemmingen) Branches/categories: Churches (worth seeing)

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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

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Museums, galleries & art galleries , Sightseeing

Herrenhausen Palace Museum

With Herrenhausen Palace, which is used as a scientific conference centre and museum, the Herrenhausen Gardens have regained their architectural point of reference.

Herrenhausen

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Sightseeing

Church of the Holy Cross

The Kreuzkirche Hannover is more than just a place of worship - it is a lively place with a long history in the heart of the historic city 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

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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

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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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

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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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.

Southern 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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Museums, galleries & art galleries , Sightseeing

Herrenhausen Palace Museum

With Herrenhausen Palace, which is used as a scientific conference centre and museum, the Herrenhausen Gardens have regained their architectural point of reference.

Herrenhausen

Market hall

St Nicholas' Church Hiddestorf

Maschsee

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Hanover is Kioskcity

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