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

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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
Hanover Adventure Zoo
Hannover Adventure Zoo offers seven themed worlds with over 3,000 animals on 22 hectares - a unique adventure for young and old.
Zoo
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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
Market ChurchMartin Kirchner
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.
Centre
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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
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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
Cream horses at sunset© Callipso
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
Leineschloss State Parliament Building – Hans Zaglitsch© 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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Region , Sightseeing
Landestrost Palace
Landestrost Palace in Neustadt am Rübenberge stands for the combination of history and contemporary utilisation.
Hanover Region
Lister Mile Hans Zaglitsch 2© Hans Zaglitsch
Shopping , Sightseeing
Lister Mile
The Lister Meile combines shopping, gastronomy and culture - a lively boulevard in the heart of Hanover.
Cunning
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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
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
Hanover-Herrenhausen Gardens© Thomas Leonhardy
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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Region , Sightseeing
Calenberger Land
Close to the state capital you will find a real natural beauty - the enchanting Calenberger Land with unspoilt nature, lush meadows and idyllic flair. Ideal for hiking and cycling tours!
Hanover Region
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Sightseeing
Leibniz monument at the Künstlerhaus
Under the magnificent chandelier in Sophienstraße, in front of the Künstlerhaus, an impressive scenario is revealed to the onlooker. Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz is enthroned on the façade.
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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Region , Sightseeing
Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
Hanover Region
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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
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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
Ballhofplatz
Ballhofplatz in the heart of Hanover is a historical and cultural hotspot that delights visitors with its charming atmosphere.
Centre
Ihme Centre
Horse region around Hanover
Opera Square
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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