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Big-City Vibes & Nature
Hannover – The Green City
Eilenriede
With its urban forests, parks, and recreational areas, Hannover is one of Germany’s greenest major cities. Lake Maschsee and Lake Steinhuder Meer lend the city a maritime flair—swimming, sailing, and surfing included.
Hannover offers both a big-city vibe and natural beauty—right in the heart of the city and all around it. With 11.36 percent green space, the capital of Lower Saxony is one of the greenest cities in Germany! Around 45,000 trees line the streets of Hannover. Each year, the Department of Environment and Urban Greenery plants 500 to 750 new street trees.
Hannover's green lung
The Eilenriede
One of Europe's most significant urban forests, located in the heart of Hanover, has plenty to offer.
readLocated in the heart of the city, the Eilenriede stretches across some 640 hectares as a “green lung,” making it more than twice the size of Hyde Park in London, for example. Beyond the city forest, there are many other opportunities for walking or enjoying nature.
Tourist highlight
The Herrenhausen Gardens
Famous baroque gardens with magnificent water features and historic gardens.
readThe “green ensemble”—comprising Georgengarten, Welfengarten, Herrenhäuser Allee, Berggarten, and the world-famous Großer Garten—is truly impressive. In addition, there are lovingly maintained green spaces such as the Operndreieck in the heart of the city. Visitors to the Hannover Congress Centrum appreciate the city park. Over 20,000 community gardens, the southern Leine floodplain, and smaller urban forests provide additional green space.
Experience nature
Gardens, parks and zoo
Here you'll find a summary of the highlights of Hannover's gardens, parks, and zoo, all in one place. Discover them now!
readMaritime charm and water sports—Hanover excels in these areas as well. Centrally located, Maschsee is considered a paradise for rowers, walkers, sailors, cyclists, and joggers. Unique nature experiences also await just outside the city in the surrounding vacation region: Lake Steinhuder Meer, for example, is a popular local recreation destination. Whether it’s a family outing with a boat ride, boating, swimming, cycling, or exploring nature in the dunes or moors—almost everyone can enjoy their favorite activities here.
Excursion destinations
Nature & Landscape
Discover Lake Steinhuder Meer, the Deister, or the many parks and lakes.
readThe Deister, with its extensive network of trails for hikers and cyclists as well as its attractions (such as the Klosterstollen Barsinghausen visitor mine and the Nordmann or Anna Tower), is also a popular destination for day trips and vacations.
Cycling between city and nature
Hannover's Most Beautiful Bike Rides
Routes, tours, and tips for cycling in the Hanover Cultural Region.
readThe best way to explore green Hannover is by bike: the state capital boasts 530 kilometers of bike paths, 170 kilometers of which run through green spaces. There are also numerous bike paths throughout the region just waiting to be discovered.
