City park

The Stadtpark is one of Hanover's most important works of garden art. In 1951, the first Federal Garden Show (BUGA) was held here with the participation of many renowned garden architects. The park owes much of its current appearance to this event.

The origins of the historic city park are linked to the construction of the grand City Hall complex in 1913–14, now known as the Hannover Congress Centrum. Shortly after its opening, the garden—which at the time featured a strictly formal design—was regarded as the city’s most elegant public garden.

In 1933, the Stadtpark was used to host the annual exhibition of German horticulture and expanded to include several garden show areas. The grounds were once again used as an exhibition park for the first Federal Garden Show in 1951.

Today, its historical significance in the post-war period and its excellent state of preservation make the Stadtpark a valuable and living cultural monument.

In a unique way, the park breathes the character of a public residential garden of the 1950s-1960s:

Freely movable chairs and loungers invite visitors to make themselves comfortable in their favorite spot. A circular path takes visitors through the garden’s diverse sections, such as the Large Perennial Garden and the Rose Garden, which features 120 varieties. The water features of the Fountain Garden and its colorful seasonal flower beds from the 1960s are another attraction, as is the Japanese Tea Garden, which was inaugurated in 1996 and created as part of the city partnership between Hanover and Hiroshima. The park is particularly appreciated by visitors seeking botanical diversity, relaxation, and the peaceful enjoyment of nature.

The Stadtpark always offers even greater botanical diversity in May during the "Hannoversche Pflanzentage" (Hanover Plant Days), which have established themselves as a firm fixture in the calendars of garden lovers. Over two days, numerous traders offer an exquisite range of plants on the grounds.

The city park is barrier-free. The fountains jump from 3 to 5 pm during the summer months. Dogs are not permitted in the city park.

March through September: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October through February: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m

100th anniversary

In 2014, the Stadtpark celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Department of Environment and Urban Greenery took this anniversary as an opportunity to pay tribute to the history of the park since its creation in 1914 with an exhibition in the park entitled "100 Years of Stadtpark - Park with Perspectives". 24 panels with striking historical views of the park grounds invite visitors to change their perspective between the past and present.

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Hannover City Park – A Park with Views

24 exhibition panels on the history of the park

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360° tour

City park

Discover the beauty of the city park with this fascinating virtual tour.

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