With more than 11 percent green space, Hanover is one of the greenest cities in Germany.

 

Magnificent parks, sprawling gardens, and natural recreational areas stretch across the entire city. The Herrenhausen Gardens, with their baroque splendor, invite visitors to take a leisurely stroll, while the Eilenriede—Europe’s largest urban forest—offers a place to breathe deeply right in the heart of the city. Together with the Erlebnis-Zoo, these elements create a unique blend of nature, recreation, and urban quality of life.

Tourist highlight

The Herrenhäuser Gardens

Famous baroque gardens with magnificent water features and historic gardens.

The forest in the middle of the city

Eilenriede

640 hectares of city forest form Hannover's green lung in the middle of the city.

Directly at the HCC

City park

The city park is one of Hanover's most important works of garden art

Wildlife, History, and Hours of Operation

Zoo

The wildlife park with its striking old trees is one of the most popular leisure activities.

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