Herrenhausen
Hannover
Visit Herrenhausen
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.”
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.
Things to do
Self Guided The Hannover Syndicate City Escape Game
Tracking crime - when the city holds its breath
On the trail of crime - Hannover's Crime Tour
Hannover: New Town Hall exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Herrenhausen
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Great place for our stay during Hannover Messe!
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Very clean room and friendly staff. Free coffee and tea from machines are a plus.
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Didn't have time for breakfast
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park
Nice breakfast facilities, special thanks to Frau Gaza-Kolthoum for helping us with queries about breakfast. Pool is nice though would be nicer if a different outdoor space was used for smoking
Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025
June Six Hotel Hannover City
Did not have breakfast strange set up not part of hotel would not let us borrow a spoon to stir coffee from vending machine in hotel reception. Petty but annoying.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
DORMERO Hotel Hannover – Langenhagen Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
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.
Linden-Limmer
Discover Linden-Limmer, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Linden-Limmer include Kulturzentrum Faust and Capitol Hanover, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Hannover Linden/Fischerhof Station.
Vahrenwald
While you're strolling through Vahrenwald, you may want to check out the coffee shops and monuments. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Dragonerstraße U-Bahn or Vahrenwalder Platz U-Bahn.
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.
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.
Linden-Süd
Even though there aren't top sights in Linden-Süd, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Swiss Life Hall. Jump on the metro at Hannover Linden/Fischerhof Station to see more of the city.
