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

 

Magnificent parks, sprawling gardens, and natural recreational areas stretch across the entire city. The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, 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 adventure zoo, these spaces create a unique blend of nature, recreation, and urban quality of life.

Tourist highlight

The Herrenhausen Gardens

Famous baroque gardens with magnificent water features and historic gardens.

The forest in the middle of the city

Eilenriede

Hannover's 640-hectare urban forest serves as the city's green lung right in the heart of the city.

Directly at the HCC

City park

The City Park is one of Hanover's most notable examples of landscape architecture

Park

Tiergarten

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

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Last updated: May 19, 2026