The Kids' Channel for Little Explorers

Discover Hannover with the Kids' Channel on the Hop-on Tour

The Hop-on Tour in Hannover offers an exciting way to explore the city not only for adults but also specifically for children. The Kids’ Channel Tour is a fun and educational city tour designed especially for young explorers. It takes visitors to the city’s most famous sights and shares exciting stories with the young guests.

Among other things, the children learn more about the history of the Guelphs, who shaped Hanover for centuries. From the magnificent palace complexes to the stories of the royal family, their significance for the city is vividly explained. The famous characters Max and Moritz, created by Wilhelm Busch, are also given their due. Their pranks are ubiquitous in Hannover, and the children learn how they come to life in the city.

Another highlight of the tour is the story of the famous philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who lived and worked in Hannover. The children learn how Leibniz’s ideas influenced the world and what significance he had for the city.

In addition to these exciting stories, the tour also takes in other sights such as the New Town Hall and Maschpark. The child-friendly narration and interactive elements make this city tour an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Tickets are available at the Tourist Information office on Ernst-August-Platz and in the online shop (no guarantee of availability/seat reservations). 

Information about the bus

• Barrier-free with two wheelchair spaces
• Explanations via audio guide (partly also by city guides) in German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Chinese, Japanese and Low German
• You can book the bus for your private group (> registration form). Please send inquiries by email to staedtereise@hannover-tourismus.de!
  Available upon request: Saturdays from 5:30 p.m. / Sundays through Fridays all day

Hybrid bus gets climate protection moving

Hannover is setting an example for climate-friendly tourism with its new hybrid sightseeing bus, which is currently in service. The double-decker bus combines a diesel engine with an electric motor.

At speeds of up to 30 km/h, the vehicle runs entirely on electric power, which reduces emissions, particularly in the city center. When higher speeds are reached, the electric motor efficiently assists the diesel engine. As a result, the bus consumes about 15 liters less diesel per 100 kilometers compared to conventional double-decker buses. Hannover is thus taking an important step toward sustainable mobility while offering visitors an eco-friendly sightseeing experience.