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Sights

Whether it’s City Hall, Lake Maschsee, the Old Town, or the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen—there are plenty of sights to discover in Hannover! Here, we’ve put together a list of Hannover’s top attractions at a glance.

New town hall

Place of interest

New town hall

Discover Hannover's New Town Hall with its unique curved dome lift and impressive architecture...

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The Great Garden with Herrenhausen Palace

Tourist highlight

The Herrenhausen Gardens

Famous baroque gardens with magnificent water features and historic gardens.

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Maschsee, Hannover

Lake and leisure in the center

Maschsee

Hannover's lake for sports, recreation, festivals, and scenic views right in the city.

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Boat Ride at the Adventure Zoo

Excursion destination

Hannover Adventure Zoo

Around the world in one day: seven lovingly designed themed worlds with more than 2,000...

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The view from Leineschloss of the New City Hall

360° Panorama Tour - City tour

Click here for a 360° panoramic tour of Hannover's sights.

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Old City Hall, Hannover

Place of interest

Old city hall

Hannover's oldest town hall, featuring magnificent Gothic brick architecture; today it serves as a registry office and cultural venue.

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Old Town

Place of interest

Old Town

Half-timbered houses, history, and charm: Hanover’s Old Town invites you to explore and linger.

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Nana figures

Place of interest

Nanas

Colorful Nanas by Niki de Saint Phalle – Art Icons on the Banks of the Leine in Hannover.

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Place of interest

Market church

A particularly interesting example of brick Gothic architecture, built in the 14th century. It is also home to...

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Niki de Saint Phalle Promenade / Innenstadt

Shopping and sightseeing

City center / Kröpcke / Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade

Welcome to Germany's most popular pedestrian zone at Kröpcke! Cafés, boutiques and...

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The Hanover Opera at Night

Place of interest

Hanover State Opera

The Hanover State Opera is among the world's best—offering music, ballet, and opera of the highest caliber.

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Art Worlds Collection Stories

Exhibition Houses

Museums in Hannover

Museums, galleries, art associations—here you’ll find an overview of exhibition venues in Hannover.

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The portico of Leineschloss with its west wing

Influential personalities

On the trail of...

Leibniz, Arendt & Co.: Notable figures have left their mark on Hannover.

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Illuminated sign at the Historical Museum and the Begin Tower

Sights

Medieval Hannover

Some medieval buildings can still be found in the townscape today.

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Gehry Tower

Sights

Modern buildings

Gehry, Mendini—they and others have left their mark on Hannover with their buildings.

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Graffiti in Linden: The Bubble Girl

Tours on your own

Culture for free - art for all

Experience art and culture in public spaces: Free and individual.

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Marienburg Castle

Fairytale castle

Marienburg Castle

Let yourself be enchanted and be transported back to the courtly life of the 19th century during a visit.

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Cherry trees in the Hiroshima memorial grove

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!

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View from a park of a building with steps and driveway

Excursion destinations in the region

Palaces, castles, monasteries

Here we have compiled a list of the highlights—the most beautiful monasteries, castles, and palaces—in the Region Hannover for you. Marienburg Palace, the monastery...

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