Herrenhausen Travel Guide
Hannover
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Popular places to visit
Herrenhausen Gardens
Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.
Berggarten
Marvel at the acclaimed orchid collection and see the elegant plots of plants from across the world in this particularly enchanting botanical garden.
Great Garden
The stately Herrenhausen in Hannover is set in expansive Royal Gardens, which are home to the 17th-century “Großer Garten.”
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.
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.
Maschsee
Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.
Things to do
Tracking crime - when the city holds its breath
Hannover: Culinary walking tour district List/Oststadt
Top hotels in Herrenhausen
YORS Hotel Hannover
"Clean and spacious room. Only started for one night and it was perfect. Staff at check in and check out were very pleasant"
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
"An excellently maintained hotel that is in dire need of a refresh. It is like stepping into the 90s. But perfectly comfortable."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
"Every thing very nice and the workers are good smile"
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Premier Inn Hannover City Centre
"Great modern hotel near the central train station"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Novotel Hannover
"Chain hotel. Relatively new. Room perfectly adequate size for this level of hotel. Only one person at Reception, but it was a Sunday. We did not have to wait but saw a queue later. Our room only had towels for one (we were a couple) which was a bit irritating. Car park is a public car park with an ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Grand Palace Hotel Hannover
"In room coffee machine would be nice"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Herrenhausen
Nordstadt
Get to know Nordstadt and its many features like its bars and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Wilhelm Busch Museum and Welfenschloss, and you can jump on the metro at Kopernikusstrasse U-Bahn or Hannover Nordstadt S-Bahn to get around the city.
North
North is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Wilhelm Busch Museum and Welfenschloss are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hannover Nordstadt S-Bahn or Hannover Vinnhorst S-Bahn to get around.
Linden-Limmer
Discover Linden-Limmer, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Linden-Limmer include Kulturzentrum Faust and Theater am Kuchengarten, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Hannover Linden/Fischerhof Station.
Mitte
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Hanover Christmas Market and Old Town Hall 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.
Calenberger Neustadt
While you're in Calenberger Neustadt, take in top sights like Schuetzenplatz and jump on the metro at Waterloo U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Oststadt
Oststadt is well liked for its restaurants and shopping. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Pavillon and Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sedanstrasse-Lister Meile U-Bahn or Central U-Bahn to get around.
