Tourist Attractions in Hanover

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Hanover

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Hanover

The capital of Lower Saxony, Hannover, is a kind of all-German exhibition centre, the musical capital of Northern Germany and one of the country’s economic centres. During the Second World War, the historic part of the city was rather badly damaged and was not fully restored. The boundaries of Old Hanover were greatly reduced, and some buildings were reconstructed elsewhere. But even what remains is enough for the curious and inquisitive tourist.

Every year Hannover hosts several world-class events that attract thousands of visitors and participants. Among them are the Violin Competition “Violinale” and the Hannover Messe industrial fair. The city is also famous for the fact that the great German mathematician Gottfried Leibniz lived on its territory for quite a long time.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Hanover

New Town Hall

 4.7/5

1905 reviews

A large-scale monumental building that skilfully imitates the architectural style of the Middle Ages. The Town Hall was opened in the early 20th century in the presence of Kaiser Wilhelm II. The building was erected in a swampy area, so more than 6 thousand strong piles had to be driven into the ground to support and protect the foundation. The New Town Hall is considered to be the most beautiful historical building in Hanover.

Open time

Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Old Town Hall

 4.5/5

580 reviews

An architectural monument of the first half of the 15th century, where the Hanover City Council headed by the burgomaster met. The building served as a residence for the city authorities until the middle of the 19th century, when the New Town Hall was built. After the relocation of the municipal council, the Old Town Hall was going to be demolished, but the citizens protested against this decision. In the end, the building was retained, and now it adorns the city centre.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Red Thread Tourist Route

A route designed especially for tourists and covering the most important sights of Hanover. To ensure that visitors do not get lost among the streets and squares of the city, a red line has been drawn on the pavements, pavements and roads. The “Red Thread” starts at Ernst-August Square and passes by the buildings of the Old and New Town Hall, several churches, the opera house, the garden and park complex. The total length is 4.2 kilometres.

Kröpcke Clock

 4.4/5

907 reviews

One of the symbols of Hanover, which is often depicted on souvenirs. The clock was installed at the end of the 19th century on the square of the same name, where the townspeople enjoyed making appointments and dates. It is believed that if the wedding cortege of newlyweds stands in front of the clock for more than five minutes, the couple will have a long, happy and strong marriage.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Landesmuseum Hannover

 4.5/5

2856 reviews

The museum exposition consists of four departments with paintings, sculpture, archaeological and ethnographic collections. The museum was founded in the mid-19th century on the initiative of local art and historical societies. The art gallery exhibits canvases from the XI-XX centuries, collected from all corners of Europe. There are works by Botticelli, Picasso, Rembrandt, Malevich and other great artists.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sprengel Museum

 4.4/5

2195 reviews

Museum of Modern Art, which is considered to be one of the best in Europe. It was established on the basis of the private collection of the family of chocolate industrialist B. Sprengel. As permanent exhibits you can see canvases by Chagall, Munch, Christo, Malevich, Klee, Schwitters, Léger and other equally worthy representatives of modern painting.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Museum August Kestner

 4.3/5

333 reviews

An exhibition dedicated to the history of the Ancient World, covering the time period from the fourth millennium BC to the Roman Empire. – to the Roman Empire. The museum has rich collections of sculptures, reliefs, amulets, papyri and coins. Artifacts from the history of the early Middle Ages are exhibited in separate halls. The museum was named in honour of the German diplomat, archaeologist and researcher Georg Kästner.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

German Museum of Caricature and Drawings

 4.5/5

855 reviews

The Museum of Satirical Art, the main exhibition of which is dedicated to the work of the German cartoonist Wilhelm Busch. Here you can also admire the works of other masters of this genre: P. Weber, T. Hein, O. Daumier, W. Hogarth. P. Weber, T. Hein, O. Daumier, W. Hogarth. The museum has a large collection of graphic drawings – prototypes of modern comics. The exhibition is located in the St. George’s Palace in the centre of Hanover.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Market Church Hannover

 4.5/5

3528 reviews

The church is located on the main square of Hanover and its full name is St George and Jacob Church. Together with the Old Town Hall, it forms a harmonious and picturesque architectural ensemble of the Market Square. The church was built in the XIV century, the main architectural style is German Gothic. Next to the church there is a monument to the founder and restless inspirer of the Church Reformation, M. Luther.

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Aegidienkirche

 4.6/5

1101 reviews

The church was first mentioned in the twelfth century, but a full-fledged church was built in the fourteenth century on the site of the old Romanesque basilica. For many centuries the church served the people of Hanover until it was destroyed during the Second World War. Only the bell tower and the outer frame survived. The church was not rebuilt, and now its ruins serve as a reminder of those terrible times.

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State Opera of Hannover

 4.6/5

2034 reviews

The main theatre stage in Lower Saxony. The Red Mile tourist route passes through the theatre building. The theatre was built in the middle of the 19th century according to the project of the court architect G. Laves. In 1943, the building was completely burned down as a result of hostilities. A new theatre was built in the 50s of the XX century. Nowadays, the stage has received the status of the state theatre of Lower Saxony.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Leibniz House

 4.6/5

85 reviews

Reconstruction of the house of the great German mathematician and philosopher G.W. Leibniz, where the thinker spent 18 years of his life. The original building was destroyed during the bombing of Hannover during World War II. The expositions of the house-museum are devoted to the life and scientific activity of the mathematician. Part of the building belongs to the Leibniz University. Leibniz University.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

NORD/LB

 4.3/5

44 reviews

A huge modern structure with an unusual futuristic design, covering 40,000 square kilometres. The building was built for the local land bank and instantly became a city landmark. The individual blocks of the building are connected by transparent corridors in the form of pipes, the whole structure reminiscent of a collapsed Rubik’s cube.

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Hanover Central Station

 4/5

3120 reviews

Hanover is a large and important railway hub, so its city station has a high capacity. More than 250,000 people pass through the station every day. On the square in front of the station there is a monument in honour of Ernst-August I, one of the revered rulers of Lower Saxony. This king is considered the “father of the country and the people”.

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Heinz von Heiden-Arena

 4.3/5

9615 reviews

The main sports arena of the city, one of the largest stadiums in Europe. It was built in the middle of the 20th century and almost immediately became the home arena for Hannover 96. Many matches of European and world football championships, as well as finals of the German national cups were played here. The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson and Madonna have performed at the AVD Arena.

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Herrenhäuser Gärten

 4.6/5

15748 reviews

Landscape park ensemble in the historical part of Hanover. The complex includes four gardens: the St George’s Garden, the Great Garden, the Mountain Garden and the Gwelf Garden. The Royal Gardens were created thanks to Princess Sophia, the wife of the ruler Ernst-August. The park is one of the most outstanding and worthy examples of baroque landscape art of the 18th century.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Masch Park

 4.6/5

3326 reviews

An artificial lake created on the site of a bolt in the 1930s. The project of the reservoir was developed during the Weimar Republic, but it was realised already under Hitler. The Nazis actively developed the culture of public health-improving measures to strengthen the health of the German nation. According to their plan, Lake Masch was to become one of the places of mass recreation for the citizens.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Serengeti Park Hodenhagen - "Safari Adventure in the middle of Europe"

 4.5/5

31910 reviews

An amazing safari park near Hanover, named after the famous Serengeti Nature Reserve in Africa. The area is divided into four themed zones: Water World, Monkey World, Animal World and Entertainment World. The park’s open enclosures contain lions, cheetahs, giraffes, monkeys, antelopes, rhinos and other exotic representatives of African fauna.

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Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover

 4.5/5

26045 reviews

A zoo where visitors can not only see the life of animals, but also attend interesting theatrical performances. Almost all zoos in progressive Europe realise the concept of keeping animals in conditions as close to the natural environment as possible. Hannover has not made an exception on this path – the zoo’s charges live in spacious enclosures and freely walk around the territory.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Hanover Tavern

 4.7/5

706 reviews

An annual international fireworks festival that has been held in the city for the past couple of decades. Teams from all over the world come here to demonstrate their ‘incendiary’ art. The festival has become so popular that tickets for this grand spectacle are sold out in advance. The action takes place in the royal gardens of Herrenhausen.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM