Welfengarten in Hannover

Originally laid out as a Baroque garden at Monbrillant Palace in 1720, it was later redesigned as an English landscape garden. The park is home to the imposing Welfenschloss, now the headquarters of the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz University of Hannover.

History of the Guelph Garden

The Welfengarten was created in 1720 in the Baroque style by landscape architect Ernst August Charbonnier and initially served as the garden of Monbrillant Palace. In the 19th century, the palace was demolished, and the Welfen Palace was built in its place between 1857 and 1866. Although the palace was never used as originally planned, it has housed the Technical University since 1879, from which today’s University of Hannover emerged.

The Guelph Garden Today

Today, the Welfengarten is a popular recreational area for locals and tourists alike. Its extensive green spaces and historical elements offer a retreat in the middle of the city. The park survived the Second World War and was subsequently restored as a university campus.

Sights in the Welfengarten

Visitors to the Welfengarten can admire the Lavesbrücke, one of the original 19th-century bridges, as well as Albert Wolff’s striking horse sculpture, which is considered a symbol of the Lower Saxony horse. The combination of historical heritage and natural beauty makes the Welfengarten a unique destination in Hannover.

The plastic strips by Kamel Louafi, known for their innovative use and aesthetics, are a modern addition to the historical flair of the Welfengarten.

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Guelph Garden

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