Things to do in Hannover
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Popular places to visit
Hannover Fairground
Learn about the events happening in Hannover Fairground during your trip to Hannover. Take in the festivals while you're in the area.
Lake Steinhuder
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lake Steinhuder during your travels in Steinhude. Make some time to visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Maschsee
Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.
Hannover Zoo
Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.
Herrenhausen Gardens
Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.
Marienburg Castle
You can learn about the history of Pattensen with a stop at Marienburg Castle. Make time to visit the spas and churches while you're in the area.
New Town Hall
Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.
Swiss Life Hall
A wide range of musicals, concerts and trade shows are held in this indoor arena in central Hannover, a venue praised for its acoustics.
University of Hannover
Walk around the campus at University of Hannover during your visit to Hannover. Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Areas of Hannover
Mitte
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Market Church and Hanover Christmas Market 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.
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.
Döhren-Wülfel
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.
North
North is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Georgengarten and Wilhelm Busch Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hannover Nordstadt S-Bahn or Hannover Vinnhorst S-Bahn to get around.
Vahrenwald-List
Vahrenwald-List is well liked for its coffee shops and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Lister Platz and Eilenriede are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dragonerstraße U-Bahn or Lister Platz U-Bahn to get around.
List
List is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lister Platz U-Bahn or Pelikanstraße U-bahn to explore sights like Lister Platz.
