Tim’s guidebook
Cultural Sightseeing
Here you can find recommendations for a touch of cultural sightseeing.
Wander trough world famous gardens or take silent a sip of coffee inside one of the numerous museums in Hannover.
There is much to see in Hannover!
A Visit to Hannover should include Kurt Schwitters art. - And here you can find MUCH more!
And, there is plenty to see with respect to his collages, some paintings and sculptures / assemblages.
Standing in reconstruction of "Merz-bau" architecture has a
special feeling to the whole visit.
More space and air than you would expect and very fine exhibitions are calming your mind to let you dive into diverse representative art of the modern or postmodern.
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 22 Minutes to reach the Sprengel Museum.
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Sprengel Museum Hannover
1 Kurt-Schwitters-PlatzA Visit to Hannover should include Kurt Schwitters art. - And here you can find MUCH more!
And, there is plenty to see with respect to his collages, some paintings and sculptures / assemblages.
Standing in reconstruction of "Merz-bau" architecture has a
special feeling to the whole visit.
More space and air than you would expect and very fine exhibitions are calming your mind to let you dive into diverse representative art of the modern or postmodern.
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 22 Minutes to reach the Sprengel Museum.
An amazing building with architectural details and 4 models showing Hannover-city development.
Here you can learn about the city and also get a lot of information and advises where to go next.
Maybe the nearby natural museum or rather the famous "Maschsee"-lake with its beautiful gardens and the "Sprengel Museum" next to it?
But how to find the optimal way to the different sights?
Viewing the hole city from top in the dome with the one of a kind elevator is always an option to check all the places you already visited or want to visit in Hannover.
Get yourself packed with insights and information on Hannover!
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 16 Minutes to reach the Eilenriede by foot and about 3 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Schwarzer Bär" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (3,7 and 9). Leave the chosen tram 2 minutes later at "Waterloo".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
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Nýja borgarstjórnin
2 Trammpl.An amazing building with architectural details and 4 models showing Hannover-city development.
Here you can learn about the city and also get a lot of information and advises where to go next.
Maybe the nearby natural museum or rather the famous "Maschsee"-lake with its beautiful gardens and the "Sprengel Museum" next to it?
But how to find the optimal way to the different sights?
Viewing the hole city from top in the dome with the one of a kind elevator is always an option to check all the places you already visited or want to visit in Hannover.
Get yourself packed with insights and information on Hannover!
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 16 Minutes to reach the Eilenriede by foot and about 3 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Schwarzer Bär" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (3,7 and 9). Leave the chosen tram 2 minutes later at "Waterloo".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
The Maschsee is an artificial lake located south of the city centre of Hannover. Covering an area of 78 hectares, it is the largest body of water within the capital of Lower Saxony. The lake is a popular relaxation area offering a venue for numerous water sports.
The Maschsee is a beautiful place to take a walk at and is located next to the Sprengel Museum.
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Maschsee
Arthur-Menge-UferThe Maschsee is an artificial lake located south of the city centre of Hannover. Covering an area of 78 hectares, it is the largest body of water within the capital of Lower Saxony. The lake is a popular relaxation area offering a venue for numerous water sports.
The Maschsee is a beautiful place to take a walk at and is located next to the Sprengel Museum.
The Aegidienchurch certainly is worth taking some time to look at the building elements of which remained after heavy bombing taking place during the second world war.
With lots of photo opportunities and a good position, as it is located minutes away from the New Town Hall, Historic Downtown, and steps from a public parking lot, on Osterstraße, it will be a place you will most likely pass on your way through Hannover.
Take a minute and feel the place - it is worth it!
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 15 Minutes to reach the Aegidienkirche.
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Aegidienkirche, Hanover
1 AegidienkirchhofThe Aegidienchurch certainly is worth taking some time to look at the building elements of which remained after heavy bombing taking place during the second world war.
With lots of photo opportunities and a good position, as it is located minutes away from the New Town Hall, Historic Downtown, and steps from a public parking lot, on Osterstraße, it will be a place you will most likely pass on your way through Hannover.
Take a minute and feel the place - it is worth it!
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 15 Minutes to reach the Aegidienkirche.
Nature, Parks and Gardens
Here you can find recommendations for relaxing in world famous parks, a forest inside the city or admiring natures beauty as a collective in public parks.
The Eilenriede is a 640-hectare (1,600-acre) municipal forest. It is the largest urban city forest in Germany, and also one of the largest in Europe.
It is highly recommended for walking, biking, jogging or just chill and get fresh air.
It is a brilliant idea to include a calming walk trough the Eilenriede-forrest while you visit Hannover. - Best time to visit: in the midday.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 30 Minutes to reach the Eilenriede by foot and about 5 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Schwarzer Bär" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (3,7 and 9). Leave the chosen tram 6 minutes later at "Listerplatz".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
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Eilenriede
The Eilenriede is a 640-hectare (1,600-acre) municipal forest. It is the largest urban city forest in Germany, and also one of the largest in Europe.
It is highly recommended for walking, biking, jogging or just chill and get fresh air.
It is a brilliant idea to include a calming walk trough the Eilenriede-forrest while you visit Hannover. - Best time to visit: in the midday.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 30 Minutes to reach the Eilenriede by foot and about 5 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Schwarzer Bär" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (3,7 and 9). Leave the chosen tram 6 minutes later at "Listerplatz".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
The "Herrenhäuser Gärten" are definitely a MUST VISIT place in Hannover!
What makes this attraction so incredible is there are FOUR different gardens with different themes, forming the famous Herrenhäuser Gärten constellation:
1. The Berggarten:
Here you can find relaxation and wander through theme oriented oases including more than 11.000 different plants. It includes multiple plant-houses and even an indoor "Sealife-Aquarium" (witch has additional pricing to the entrance of the Berggarten).
2. The Georgengarten:
Four 1.85 km long rows of lime trees, leading to the entrance of the Great Garden. The Georgengarten was designed in style of the architecture of british landscape gardens. Clean and with lots of open space for some outdoor sports like Rugby or Football.
Also a great place to go for a run in the morning.
3. The Welfengarten:
If you want to go out for a refreshing run, or look for a place to strive trough the beauty of barock-garden-design - search no further!
The "Welfenschloss" is known by every hanoveran. Since 1879 the castle is giving the needed space for students of the Leibniz University of Hannover. The Welfengarten is surrounding the castle and connects to all three other gardens.
4. The Great Garden:
It served as a summer retreat, located only a few kilometers outside the city, while the "Leineschloss" was the main residence in town. As its name implies, it indeed became a LARGE garden, comprising 50 hectares of lawns, hedges, walkways, and statues arranged in strict geometrical patterns.
The garden is so well maintained and designed it will surely impress you.
There is plenty of space for kids to play and run around, such as small labyrinths and beautiful oases.
The museum attached has some great historic collection as well!
Museums?! - Also a great topic for great places to find in Hannover.
Check out the included section for museums in Hannover if you are interested!
Have fun in the gardens!
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 20 Minutes to reach the Herrenhäuser Gärten by foot and about 10 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Goetheplatz" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (10 or 11). Leave the chosen tram 3 minutes later at "Steintor". Then enter the underground tramlines 4 or 5 directing outside the city centre. Leave the tram at "Leibniz Universität" or "Welfengarten".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
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Herrenhauser garðurinn
4 Herrenhäuser Str.The "Herrenhäuser Gärten" are definitely a MUST VISIT place in Hannover!
What makes this attraction so incredible is there are FOUR different gardens with different themes, forming the famous Herrenhäuser Gärten constellation:
1. The Berggarten:
Here you can find relaxation and wander through theme oriented oases including more than 11.000 different plants. It includes multiple plant-houses and even an indoor "Sealife-Aquarium" (witch has additional pricing to the entrance of the Berggarten).
2. The Georgengarten:
Four 1.85 km long rows of lime trees, leading to the entrance of the Great Garden. The Georgengarten was designed in style of the architecture of british landscape gardens. Clean and with lots of open space for some outdoor sports like Rugby or Football.
Also a great place to go for a run in the morning.
3. The Welfengarten:
If you want to go out for a refreshing run, or look for a place to strive trough the beauty of barock-garden-design - search no further!
The "Welfenschloss" is known by every hanoveran. Since 1879 the castle is giving the needed space for students of the Leibniz University of Hannover. The Welfengarten is surrounding the castle and connects to all three other gardens.
4. The Great Garden:
It served as a summer retreat, located only a few kilometers outside the city, while the "Leineschloss" was the main residence in town. As its name implies, it indeed became a LARGE garden, comprising 50 hectares of lawns, hedges, walkways, and statues arranged in strict geometrical patterns.
The garden is so well maintained and designed it will surely impress you.
There is plenty of space for kids to play and run around, such as small labyrinths and beautiful oases.
The museum attached has some great historic collection as well!
Museums?! - Also a great topic for great places to find in Hannover.
Check out the included section for museums in Hannover if you are interested!
Have fun in the gardens!
HOW TO GET THERE:
Starting from our apartment, it takes about 20 Minutes to reach the Herrenhäuser Gärten by foot and about 10 Minutes by tram.
Best tramline-connection goes from the station "Goetheplatz" where you take either of the tramlines directed into the city center (10 or 11). Leave the chosen tram 3 minutes later at "Steintor". Then enter the underground tramlines 4 or 5 directing outside the city centre. Leave the tram at "Leibniz Universität" or "Welfengarten".
You can find more information on how to travel in Hannover at https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
(local public transport supplier website - in english)
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Samgöngur
Enjoy your stay with cheap and easy public transport
Hannover has a brilliant subway, tram, train and bus net covering the city.
If you want to explore the city to its fullest and have a stress-less time while doing so, using the local public transportation is key.
Link to the local public transport ticket provider - GVH:
https://www.gvh.de/home/?L=1#/
PRO TIP!
Install the GVH-App in the Play- or Appstore to get instant access to tickets and the optimal connection of all included vehicles - digital tickets on demand.
Stress less, Enjoy more!