Hanover

Rich history, modern flair, sustainable nature experiences and culinary delights

Royal gardens, relaxation by the Maschsee lake, unique views from the dome of the town hall, fascinating animal worlds, historic buildings in the old town. These are just some of the highlights that Hanover has to offer. The unique Herrenhausen Gardens offer garden art in perfection. The pedestrian zone impresses with its metropolitan flair. In the old town, guests can stroll through medieval alleyways or relax in one of the many cafés.

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Highlights

Hanover is one of the greenest cities in Germany. The Eilenriede city forest is almost twice the size of Central Park in New York, the Herrenhausen Gardens are among the most beautiful parks in Europe, the Maschsee lake and the Ihme and Leine rivers offer green meadows and a beach atmosphere. Idyllic beer gardens and cafés can be found on every corner. With its elaborately designed animal worlds, Hannover Adventure Zoo is one of Germany's most spectacular zoos. You can actively get to know the city and its surroundings on city walks, bike, canoe or paddle tours and discover new places in Hanover as well as classic sights.
Gourmets can experience a culinary world tour in Hanover. Specialties from all over the world as well as regional specialties are served in stylish cafés and bistros, rustic pubs and inns as well as exquisite restaurants. The cuisine is particularly excellent in the city's three restaurants, which have been awarded a total of five stars. Hanover's market hall - the "belly of Hanover" - is home to flavors and international specialties. Beer brewing has a long tradition in Hanover, as does the "hannöversche Lüttje Lage", made famous by the Schützenfest.

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Sparkling anniversary in Hanover

Herrenhausen sparkles in its anniversary year! To mark the 350^th anniversary of the Herrenhausen Gardens in Hanover, the International Fireworks Competition 2025 is inviting visitors to enjoy spectacular fireworks shows in the unique baroque setting of the Great Garden on five dates between May and September.

The theme of next year's spectacular firework shows is ‘Sparkling anniversary: 350 years of Herrenhausen Gardens’. From May to September, five teams will compete against each other. Each show begins with a compulsory piece - this year the classic 'Zadok the Priest' by Handel, known as the UEFA anthem. In the freestyle, the teams create elaborate firework displays in the sky to their own music. All against the stunning backdrop of one of the most important baroque gardens in Europe.

Dates 2025: 17.05. USA, 14.06. Netherlands, 16.08. Canada, 06.09. Italy, 20.09. England

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Events

24.11.2025 11:00 - 24.11.2025 21:00 | Hanns-Lilje-Platz, 30159 Hannover
From November 25 to December 22, the Christmas market in Hanover's Old Town will put people in a pre-Christmas mood. Around the Marktkirche and up to the Platz der Weltausstellung, 125 Christmas-decorated stalls from the Erzgebirge and South Tyrol offer wooden toys, arts and crafts, ceramics and household goods, among other things. The guests' physical well-being is catered for with Christmas food and drinks .

The information about the events are provided by the German National Tourist Board (DZT).