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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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Worth seeing

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Central station with statue of Ernst AugustMartin Kirchner
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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Region , Sightseeing
Springe Old Town
Springe Old Town
Hanover Region
SteinhuderSea© Hans F. Meier
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
Sightseeing
Herrenhausen Church
Herrenhausen Church
Herrenhausen
Marienburg Castle - Christian Wyrwa - 23Christian Wyrwa
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
Waterloo Owl-41Lars Gerhardts
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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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 , Sightseeing
Landestrost Palace
Landestrost Palace in Neustadt am Rübenberge stands for the combination of history and contemporary utilisation.
Hanover Region
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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
New Town Hall Lars Gerhardts 22-16_9
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
Herrenhausen Palace – Lars Gerhardts – 4 scaled – 1
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
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
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Region , Sightseeing
Hanoverian moorland
To the north-west of the city is the Hannoversche Moorgeest, which consists of seven moors. The nature reserve is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists in the Hanover region.
Hanover Region
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
Old Town Christian Wyrwa 16 1024x701-1Chistian Wyrwa
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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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
Suedstadt-Bult-Hiroshima-grove-e1640208444383Dagmar Nagel
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
Fries-at-the-New-Town-Hall_LGLars Gerhardts
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
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
Region , Sightseeing
Klages farm, Bilm
Klages farm, Bilm
Hanover Region
On the high bank
Calenberger Land
Old town hall
Christian Wyrwa

Hanover is Kioskcity

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

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