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
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
Maschsee showing a lake or waterhole

Südstadt-Bult

Noted for its museums and bars, there's plenty to explore in Südstadt-Bult. Top attractions like Maschsee and Theater am Aegi are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn or Geibelstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Südstadt-Bult
List

List

4/5(1 area review)

You might enjoy the bars while in List. Eilenriede is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Lister Platz U-Bahn or Pelikanstraße U-bahn to see more of the city.

List
DORMERO Hotel Hannover

DORMERO Hotel Hannover

Hildesheimer Strasse 34-38, Hannover, NI
The price is NT$2,249 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
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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
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The price is NT$2,183 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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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! (413 reviews)
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Reviewed on 2025/7/28

Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park

Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park

4 out of 5
Feodor-Lynen-Strasse 1, Hannover, NI
The price is NT$2,649 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
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Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Hannover. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hannover Zoo and Maschsee ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (774 reviews)
"Nice breakfast facilities, special thanks to Frau Gaza-Kolthoum for helping us with queries about breakfast. Pool is nice though would be nicer if a different outdoor space was used for smoking"

Reviewed on 2025/8/22

Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park
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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 Zoo and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
"Die Mitarbeiter hatten sehr gute Gespräche mit den Kunden"

Reviewed on 2025/8/4

Gästeresidenz PelikanViertel
Aparthotel Messe Laatzen

Aparthotel Messe Laatzen

Hildesheimer Str. 513A, Laatzen, NDS
Stay at this apartment in Laatzen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions ZAG Arena and Hannover Fairground are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Terrible experience i will never come back to this place again. The checkin was not smooth at all, all e-mails sent in German language, at the property information was displayed in the same language. No guidance for people who are not speaking the language. More than that, they are requesting me ..."

Reviewed on 2025/8/23

Aparthotel Messe Laatzen
GrünRaum Deister

GrünRaum Deister

Deisterstraße 33, Hannover, NDS
Stay at this apartment in Hannover. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Maschsee and Hannover Zoo are located nearby.
GrünRaum Deister
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