Herrenhausen

Herrenhausen offers numerous opportunities for going out: There are quaint pubs, restaurants and special stores, e.g. around the Herrenhausen market, for meeting friends, having a drink or shopping.

© Lieblingsbar

Cuisine & going out

Dine like a sultan: With its elegant ambiance, the Sultan Palace enchants its guests as if in *One Thousand and One Nights*. Located in a historic building with a summer beer garden, the “Castello im Herzog Ferdinand” offers upscale Italian cuisine. The Lieblingsbar, right next to the Herrenhausen Market, entices guests with down-to-earth favorites, artfully prepared using fresh, local ingredients.

During a tour of the Herrenhausen brewery, founded in 1868, "Herri fans" and other interested parties learn interesting facts about the history and production of the traditional brewery.

City life

Herrenhausen is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Hanover: it’s quiet and peaceful here, and families, young people, and students appreciate the pleasant, laid-back atmosphere. 

Culture, sights and events

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The International Fireworks Competition takes place on five summer evenings from May through September in the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen: a highlight for everyone—featuring an exciting supporting program of live music, cabaret, dance, and theater!

The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen are always worth a visit! In the Großer Garten, time seems to slow down: you can enjoy nature, attend cultural events, or find inspiration in the Niki de Saint Phalle Grotto. Over 2,500 animals in more than 40 tanks and aquariums can be seen at SEA LIFE Hannover in the Rainforest House of the Berggarten, including sharks and sea turtles in the ocean tank.

Shopping

The city center is just a few minutes away for shopping.

Nature

From the Graft, it’s just a few minutes by bike to the Leine floodplain—pure nature right in the heart of Hannover. The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen invite you to marvel at their stunning plants, and the Berggarten is considered one of Germany’s oldest botanical gardens.

Nightlife

In the evening, you can enjoy your favorite drink or meal in a cozy atmosphere at your Lieblingsbar. You can also spend a long evening with friends in one of the quaint pubs.