"The Green Thread" and garden discovery tour in the program

Hot off the press, compact, and full of inspiration: Just in time for the start of the 700th anniversary of garden culture, the new brochure “Der Grüne Faden” has been published. Across 51 pages, this handy pocket-sized guide presents 21 special gardens in Hannover and their rich histories—from the Gothic era to the modern age. Each stop is presented with background information on its origins, style, and unique features. High-quality images, an integrated Üstra network map, and a digital route planner for on the go make the brochure the ideal companion through the “City of Gardens.”
The “Grüner Faden” is available for 3.50 EUR at the Tourist Information office at Ernst-August-Platz 8, at the Tourist Information office in the New City Hall (Platz der Menschenrechte 1), and in the HMTG online shop.
You can find more information on garden art here.

City of Gardens: Experience
700 Years of Garden Culture by Bike Hannover, the City of Gardens, will celebrate the 700th anniversary of its garden culture in 2025. To mark this milestone, Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH (HMTG) is inviting visitors to explore hedges, groves, and historic highlights by bike.
The bike route passes historic cemeteries, impressive gardens, and beautiful green spaces. Stops along the way include the Stöckener Cemetery with its ornate tombs and the memorial garden for notable figures, as well as the Hinübersche Garden, an early English-style landscape garden considered a significant example of Romantic garden art. Of course, the tour also includes a detour to the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen—one of the most impressive Baroque gardens in Europe. You can find more information about the tour here.

Discover
the splendor of Baroque gardens online With interactive 360-degree panoramas, visitors can take a virtual stroll through the Baroque splendor of the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen from the comfort of their own sofa—the perfect way to get a taste of what awaits them on site: blooming flower beds, ornate avenues, and plenty of garden art to marvel at. Click here to take the tour.

Out into the Green Region
On May 4, Deister Day invites nature lovers and day-trippers to enjoy a varied day full of experiences in the hills southwest of Hannover. Starting from numerous locations, clubs, communities, and initiatives offer guided hikes, bike tours, hands-on activities, and regional cuisine. The Deister shows itself at its best: with fresh forest air, stunning views, and exciting discoveries for young and old alike. A day to breathe deeply and enjoy the great outdoors. Find more information about Deister Day here.

On June 15, things will be hopping at the Park der Sinne in Laatzen: Expo mascot Twipsy will parachute right into the heart of the park—and for good reason. The park is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The park was created for Expo 2000 and is one of the projects that still stands for nature experiences and sustainability in the region today. The celebration runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with music, hands-on activities, and a variety of food and drink options. You can find more information here.