Hannover

Travel Guide

New Town Hall which includes a lake or waterhole and heritage architecture
Hannover featuring outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Berggarten showing a garden and interior views
New Town Hall which includes heritage elements and interior views
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The capital of Lower Saxony, one of the areas hardest hit by the Second World War, Hannover is now a major center in northern Germany.

One of the largest cities in northern Germany, Hannover lies at the heart of modern German culture. As a center of trade, the city holds a number of major annual commercial fairs, as well as the world’s largest marksmen’s festival and the second largest Oktoberfest in the world.

It is also home to a range of tourist attractions.

Head straight for the Town Hall to gaze upon models of the cityscape from four very different points in the history of Hannover: 1689, 1939, 1945 and 2000. Then take an elevator up to the dome in order to observe a commanding view of the city as it stands today.

Among the many sights you will be able to spot is the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen. These world-renowned Baroque gardens date back to the 17th century and were inspired by the gardens at the Palace of Versailles in France. Captivating at their greenest in summer, they also offer a pleasant stroll in winter. Explore the Cave within the garden grounds, decorated brightly by Niki de Saint Phalle. 

Other garden features include a Gallery Building, an Orangerie, and two Pavilions made by Remy de la Fosse. At the center of the Nouveau Jardin, meanwhile you will be able to view upon the tallest garden fountain in Europe.

Elsewhere in the city, take a trip to Hannover Zoo to see one of Europe’s most spectacular zoological gardens. The zoo is made up of several themed areas containing rare species from all over the world as well as a tropical house, a jungle house and a show arena. Be one of more than a million visitors that visit each year. The Sea Life aquarium is also a popular attraction, complete with a rainforest.

A little out of town, 19 miles (30 kilometers) south of Hannover, visit Castle Marienburg, one of the most important neo-Gothic historical structures to be found in Germany, evoking still today the traditional life of the Hannoverian court. Tours of the castle and its halls and state rooms are on offer too.

Where to stay in Hannover

Opera House

Mitte

4/5(58 area reviews)

Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Hanover Christmas Market and Old Town Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn or Markthall-Landtag U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Mitte
Lower Saxony State Museum featuring heritage elements, interior views and a statue or sculpture

Suedstadt

4/5(1 area review)

Suedstadt is a destination travelers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Geibelstrasse U-Bahn or Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn to explore sights like Maschsee.

Suedstadt
Hannover Zoo featuring boating and a river or creek

Zoo

You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Zoo. You might want to make time for a stop at Eilenriede or Hannover Zoo.

Zoo
Swiss Life Hall

Calenberger Neustadt

While you're in Calenberger Neustadt, take in top sights like Schuetzenplatz and jump on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Calenberger Neustadt
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Ricklingen

Even though there aren't top sights in Ricklingen, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Swiss Life Hall. Jump on the metro at Hannover-Bornum S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Ricklingen
Mittelfeld

Döhren-Wülfel

2/5(2 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Döhren-Wülfel. You might want to make time for a stop at Hannover Fairground or ZAG Arena.

Döhren-Wülfel
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Hildesheimer Strasse 34-38, Hannover, NI
The price is NT$2,152 per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
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Jun 23 - Jun 24
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hannover. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
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DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Hamburger Allee 50, Hannover
The price is NT$2,188 per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
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NT$2,341 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hannover. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (329 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with secure parking. Room comfortable and quiet, friendly welcome. Walkable to the old town"

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Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Maritimstrasse 1, Langenhagen, NI
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The price is NT$2,819 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
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NT$3,017 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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Book a stay at this spa hotel in Langenhagen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Nice hotel, right there at the airport. Very convenient for early morning travel Rooms are very well maintain, clean, roomier Staff is polite, welcoming Very nice experience overall"

Reviewed on 2025/6/3

Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Gästeresidenz PelikanViertel
Gästeresidenz PelikanViertel
Pelikanstrasse 11, Hannover, NDS
Book a stay at this eco-certified aparthotel in Hannover. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Popular attractions Hannover Fairground ...
9/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Quirky place, lovely staff
"Lovely stay in this quirky hotel!"

Reviewed on 2025/3/27

Gästeresidenz PelikanViertel
Aparthotel Lenau
Aparthotel Lenau
Lenausstrasse 11a, Hannover
Stay at this apartment in Hannover. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hannover Fairground and Heinz von Heiden ...
8/10 Very Good! (285 reviews)
An adventure in itself
"We got in very late and had to use flashlights to find our way around the property. It was a lot of back-and-forth, but we found our way. The room was nice and big and quiet, but the bathroom was tiny. Luckily, we are both smaller people. There were a lot of long hairs on the bedding, which made ..."

Reviewed on 2023/10/11

Aparthotel Lenau
Aparthotel Charlotten
Aparthotel Charlotten
Charlottenstraße 53, Hannover, NDS
Stay at this apartment in Hannover. Enjoy free WiFi, satellite TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Hannover Fairground and Heinz ...
6.6/10 (9 reviews)
Super für den Preis
"Perfekte Lage in Nähe des Stadions und der Swiss Life Hall, großzügig geschnitten, schönes Bad, einfaches Check-In und -Out."

Reviewed on 2025/4/24

Aparthotel Charlotten
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New destination ... close to netherlands ... with new hidden sightseeing...

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Great City

5/5 - Excellent

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Could not see St Mary’s Cathedral because farmers were demonstrating and area cordoned off. Not a violent demo.

4/5 - Good

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Lively City

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Great opera house and theaters.

4/5 - Good

Roger

if u want breakfast, only 2 really open in the morning otherwise just bread

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