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
During your trip, find out what's happening in Hannover Fairground, a top convention centre in 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
Tracking crime - when the city holds its breath
Self Guided The Hannover Syndicate City Escape Game
Top hotels in Herrenhausen
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Excellent hotel. Walk to terminal. Good food. Clean rooms. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 6 Mar, 2026
Grand Palace Hotel Hannover
Very close to the Central Station, very nice area a lot of restaurants and other possibilities around, night life etc. I loved the classic feel to it, spacious room, spotlessly clean, very good interaction with the staff and very welcoming and friendly; breakfast included, a very good choice; will ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar, 2026
Novotel Hannover
The hotel advertises there's a gym. But it didn't have electric power, and when I asked the reception he said it will automatically start at 7:00 AM. I asked why? he said "for your safety"! I am not sure how 7:00 AM is not safe, but 7:01 is safe... Anyways the other smarter receptionist said they ...
Reviewed on 16 Feb, 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
DORMERO Hotel Hannover – Langenhagen Airport
Staff was friendly. Room was great for my one night stay. 12 min walk from S-bahn stop Langenhagen (Han) Mitte (two stops away from Airport).
Reviewed on 13 Jan, 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.
Linden-Limmer
Discover Linden-Limmer, memorable for its restaurants. Popular attractions in Linden-Limmer include Theater am Kuchengarten and Kulturzentrum Faust, 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.
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.
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.
