Neues Rathaus im Winter

Winter experiences

Hanover shows its best side during the cold season: festive markets, twinkling lights and a variety of events invite you to enjoy, marvel and linger. Whether a traditional Christmas market, the Roncalli Christmas village, winter concerts or cosy restaurants - a special atmosphere is created everywhere. Discover Hanover's diverse winter world with culture, culinary delights and magical moments for young and old.

Christmas markets

Visit Hanover's atmospheric Christmas markets - with twinkling lights, arts and crafts and regional delicacies right in the city centre.

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Christmas Market Old Town

Hanover's Christmas market starts on 24 November and attracts visitors to the old town with its wishing well forest, Finnish village and historic flair.
Christian Wyrwa

Roncalli - Christmas Village

The Roncalli Christmas Village enchants with its half-timbered charm, light show, Ferris wheel and festive atmosphere in the heart of Hanover.
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Hanover Region Christmas Markets

Let yourself be enchanted by Hanover's Christmas markets - with regional specialities, arts and crafts and an atmospheric ambience.

Christmas spirit in Hanover

Look forward to special events in the cold season - from atmospheric concerts to creative light installations. A varied programme ensures cosy moments in wintry Hanover,

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Christmas Garden Hanover

Hannover Adventure Zoo becomes a Christmas Garden - with new worlds of light.
Micha Neugebauer

Festive Christmas concert

Festive concert with the Hanover Girls' Choir
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Enlightening Hanover

Experience Hanover's old town in the glow of lights on a beautiful tour.
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Hanover Christmas Circus

Great artistry, legendary clowns and spectacular acts.