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Things to see in Hanover (Germany): 95 places and when to go
Hanover is a city in Germany with around 722,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 95 places in and around it, mainly Nature (36), Wildlife (26), History (25). The best known are Herrenhausen Gardens, New Town Hall and Baitus Sami Mosque. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 52.367, 9.7167
- Population
- About 722,000
- Places
- 95 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (36) · Wildlife (26) · History (25) · Hiking (11) · With kids (8) · Mountains (8)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- HAM Hamburg, 142 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hanover
The places in and around Hanover, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Herrenhausen GardensPark in Hanover, Germany2.4 km
- New Town HallBuilding in Hanover, Germany1.4 km
- Baitus Sami MosqueMosque in Hanover, Germany8.1 km
- Marktkirche, HanoverChurch in Hanover, Germany1.4 km
- Sprengel MuseumArt museum in Hannover, Germany1.7 km
- Herrenhausen PalacePalace in Hanover, Germany2.9 km
- Hanover ZooZoo in Hanover, Germany4.0 km
- Landesmuseum HannoverMuseum in Hannover1.6 km
- Staatsoper HannoverOpera house in Hanover, Germany1.8 km
- St. Clement's Basilica, HanoverChurch in Hannover, Germany959 m
- Schaumburg Castle, Lower SaxonyCastle40 km
- WelfenschlossMain building of the University of Hanover; former palace of the Guelphs1.7 km
- Benther BergRidge near Hannover, Germany7.5 km
- EbersnackenNature · Mountains50 km
- Hohe EggeMountain in the Süntel hills, Germany31 km
- Altwarmbüchener MoorBog area in Lower Saxony, Germany14 km
- Hornbosteler HutweideNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany35 km
- St. Jakobi, KirchrodeLutheran church in Hanover-Kirchrode7.5 km
- Schloss BredebeckCastle48 km
- Alte LeineFormer nature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany8.9 km
- AmelungsbergHill in Germany36 km
- BanseeNature reserve in Lower Saxony, Germany39 km
- Binnensalzstelle am Kaliwerk RonnenbergSpecial Area of Conservation in Ronnenberg, Lower Saxony, Germany7.7 km
- Bockmerholz, GaimProtected area in the European Union defined by the habitats directive in Lower-Saxony, Germany12 km
And the other 71, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Evangelical Church Centre Kronsberg, St. Maria Angelica
- Nature: Goosemoor, Haar-Berg, Hohenstein, Hubbelsche, Ith, Laubwälder südlich Seelze, Meißendorf Lakes and Bannetze Moor, Mergelgrube bei Hannover (HPC I), Hannover landfill, Papenbrink, Blankes Flath bei Jeversen, Dicke Linde, Fiekers Busch, Glockenberg, Langenfelder Wasserfall, Hellern bei Wietze, Hochmoore bei Wieckenberg, Kananohe, Kienmoor, Moor in der Schotenheide, Bockenemer Klärteiche, Hofwiesenteiche, Kamm des Wesergebirges, Riesenberg-Tropfsteinhöhle, Trunnenmoor
- Museums and art: Harry’s klingendes Museum, Heimatstube Exten
- History: Hermes tower, Mausoleum Bückeburg, Dicker Stein, The Hünenburg at Todenmann, Saurierfährten Münchehagen, Düsselburg, Gartenhofsiedlung, Heiligers Brunnen, Burg Hohenrode, Jewish cemetery Bothfeld, Liststadt, Uffoburg, Wasserwerk Misburg, Bockmerholzstraße 4, Hannover, Aegidiendamm 8, Hannover
- Hiking: Weserberglandweg, Hildesheim-Harz-Weg, Jakobusweg Kloster Mariensee -Minden, Camino de Santiago, Pilgerweg Loccum - Volkenroda, Pilgerweg Loccum - Volkenroda, Wanderweg X28, Weserberglandweg - Etappe 10, Weserberglandweg - Etappe 12, Weserberglandweg, X11 - Bückeberge Weg
- With kids: Annabad, Lister Bad, Tiergarten Hannover, Wasserpark Wennigsen, Nord-Ost-Bad, RSV-Bad Leinhausen, Stöckener Bad
- Diving: Altwarmbüchener Tauchclub
- Food and drink: Herrenhäuser Markt, Kornbrennerei Warnecke, Lister Destillerie, Mashsee Brauerei GmbH & Co. KG, Next Generation Wine, Schaperplatz
- Hot springs: Königliche Kristall-Therme Seelze
- Stargazing: Stadtklimastation Hannover-Nordstadt
When to go to Hanover
The best time to visit Hanover is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible7:58
- FebPossible9:37
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:32
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctBest time10:19
- NovPossible8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. In June, 94 of the 95 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hanover
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM, Hamburg), 142 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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- Hildesheim34 places29 km
- Celle19 places37 km
And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hanover?
The best known: Herrenhausen Gardens, New Town Hall, Baitus Sami Mosque, Marktkirche, Hanover, Sprengel Museum. In all, 95 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hanover?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 16 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Hanover?
The nearest main airport is Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM), 142 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hanover as the destination and these 95 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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