North Travel Guide
Hannover
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Hannover Zoo
Watch animal feedings, see exciting shows and dine beside a rhino enclosure in one of Germany’s oldest and most fun zoos.
Maschsee
Participate in watersports, go on a boat tour in summer or play ice hockey and enjoy family skating in winter.
Things to do
Hanover: Night tour with night watchman Melchior
Guided tour of the New Town Hall in Hanover
Hanover: Old Town Historical Walking Tour by Geo Epoche
Hannover: New Town Hall exclusive Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in North
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Good airport location. But tired and could do with a revamp
Reviewed on 28 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
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
This hotel was great for our visit. It was convenient to walk from the train station and old town Hannover.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Hannover Schweizerhof
Extremely clean room
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around North
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.
Vahrenwald-List
Vahrenwald-List is well liked for its coffee shops and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Lister Platz and Eilenriede are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Dragonerstraße U-Bahn or Lister Platz U-Bahn to get around.
List
List is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Lister Platz U-Bahn or Pelikanstraße U-bahn to explore sights like Lister Platz.
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.
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.
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.
