Hannover AltbauLars 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
Design-ohne-Titel201Axel Heise
Bornum
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Bothfeld
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Brink harbour
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Bult

Worth seeing

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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
Sightseeing
St James' Church
St James' Church
Kirchrode
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Klages farm, Bilm
Klages farm, Bilm
Hanover Region
Region , Sightseeing
Forest stage Gehrden
Forest stage Gehrden
Hanover Region
Hauptbahnhof mit Statue 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
Landtag-Leineschloss_-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
Suedstadt-Bult-Hiroshima-hain-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
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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
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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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
Schloss-Marienburg-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
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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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Sightseeing
Ahlem Memorial
Today, the Ahlem Memorial with its permanent exhibition is a place of remembrance for the people who were executed on the grounds of the horticultural nursery.
Ahlem
Doehren-Wuelfel-St.-Petri-Kirche© HMTG
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
Oper-Hannover-Hans-Zaglitsch-ohne-Klavier© Hans Zaglitsch
Sightseeing
Opera Square
The Opernplatz in front of the State Opera is a popular place where young people and culture fans like to meet: here you will find a cool mix of culture and city life in the centre of Hanover.
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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Sightseeing
Fiedelerplatz
Lively markets and a relaxed atmosphere - Fiedelerplatz is the heart of Döhren. Whether for a cosy afternoon or the regional weekly shopping, life in the district pulsates here!
Döhren-Wülfel
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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
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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.
Hanover Region
Old Town
Geo adventure trail
Old town hall

Hanover is Kioskcity

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