Herrenhausen Travel Guide
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.
Hannover Zoo
Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.
Things to do
Hanover: Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen Guided Tour
Hanover: Old Town Historical Walking Tour by Geo Epoche
Private audio book city rally in the old town of Hanover
Self-Guided Crime Tour Hannover City Center
Spectral Peeling Laser Black doll in Bemerode
Top hotels in Herrenhausen
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
Reviewed on 13 Aug 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Novotel Suites Hannover
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Medical Park
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Gästeresidenz PelikanViertel
Reviewed on 4 Aug 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 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.
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.
Vahrenwald-List
Vahrenwald-List is well liked for its coffee shops and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Eilenriede and Lister Platz are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dragonerstraße U-Bahn or Lister Platz U-Bahn to get around.