City life, cultural & nature experiences

Weekend in Hannover

What's happening in Hannover this weekend?

This weekend, Hannover offers a wide variety of events and activities to suit every taste. Whether you’re interested in culture, love nature, or are traveling with your family, the capital of Lower Saxony has plenty of exciting experiences in store. From impressive exhibitions and entertaining city tours to lively festivals—discover what Hannover has to offer this weekend.

Hop-on Hop-off Hannover

City tour

Explore Hannover with an audio guide—a flexible and convenient way to see the city’s most beautiful sights.

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Exhibition: Goose Quill, Pelikano, Keyboard

Weekend in Hannover

Goose feather, Pelikan, keyboard

The event is in the past

Through June 12, 2026, the exhibition at Pelikan’s “Tintenturm” invites visitors to explore the evolution and significance of writing.

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Art as an experience

VAN GOGH - The Immersive Experience

The multimedia exhibition presents Van Gogh's works in a completely new light.

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Children's birthday party hygiene - children kneading soap

Weekend in Hannover

History to try out

The event is in the past

Family program at the Hannover Kiosk of the Historical Museum on select Sundays (two-hour workshop) for families with children ages 6 to 10...

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Co-production by Marc Theis and Wolfgang Sick

My World of Music

Around 70 selected photographs open up different perspectives on the world of music.

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On display is an art installation by Christiane Möbus: two swan figures are attached to the ceiling, making it look as if the concrete pyramids are flying.

Weekend in Hannover

My Dear Swan: New Exhibition of the Collection

May 19, 2026, through May 30, 2027 and beyond

Sprengel Museum Hannover

The Sprengel Museum Hannover is presenting a new exhibition of works from its collection titled “My Dear Swan.”

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Weekend in Hannover

Animal watching at the Wisentgehege Springe

June 4, 2026, through September 30, 2026

Wisentgehege Springe

Bison, deer, otters, falcons, wolves, and many more: In the southern part of the Region Hannover, there are many animals to discover in their natural habitats.

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Weekend in Hannover

Hop-on hop-off city tour

June 4, 2026, through October 31, 2026

Discover Hannover on a double-decker bus with an audio guide. When the weather is nice, you can ride with the top down. Take advantage of the various stops...

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Weekend in Hannover

Children's Flea Market in Hannover

June 6, 2026 and more

Kinderflohmarkt Hannover

The "little brother" of the traditional flea market at the Am Hohen Ufer: the Hannover Children's Flea Market on the lawn in front of the Lower Saxony State Parliament.

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New exhibition

Wild diversity in the garden

The exhibition shows just how vibrant our gardens are: fungi, mosses, microorganisms, insects, and many other animals inhabit parks and private gardens. ...

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