Nordstadt Travel Guide
Hannover
Popular places to visit
University of Hannover
Walk around the campus at University of Hannover during your visit to Hannover. Experience the area's festivals and museums.
Georgengarten
Wander along a historic tree-lined promenade in these gardens, marvel at the 18th-century palace and browse exhibits on cartoons and graphic arts.
Welfenschloss
Take a tour of this majestic palatial building in the heart of a picturesque park and enjoy the buzz of students wandering its halls.
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
Guided tour of the New Town Hall in Hanover
Hanover: Night tour with night watchman Melchior
Hannover on the trail of the personal union
Hannover: New Town Hall exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Nordstadt
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
spotless
Reviewed on 14 Feb 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
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Clean and good staff. Good to have a fitness room too.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
The room is very nice, clean, comfortable bed, very friendly staff but no, drinking water is not free and have to pay 5€ for a bottle.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
Room quality
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nordstadt
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.
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 Theater am Kuchengarten and Kulturzentrum Faust, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Hannover Linden/Fischerhof Station.
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.
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.
