Herrenhausen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
From Hamburg to Hannover - Private One-Day Trip by Car
Hannover: Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots
Hanover: Private Walking tour with A Guide (Private Tour)
Self-Guided Crime Tour Hannover City Center
Hannover: Guided Walking Tour of the List District
Our pick of the best Herrenhausen Hotel Deals
DORMERO Hotel Hannover
Reviewed on 11 Jun. 2025
Prize by Radisson, Hannover City
Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025
Maritim Airport Hotel Hannover
Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025
YORS Boutique Hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025
Wyndham Hannover Atrium
Reviewed on 2 Jul. 2025
Leonardo Hotel Hannover Airport
Reviewed on 19 Jun. 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.
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 Kulturzentrum Faust and Theater am Kuchengarten, 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, Niki-de-Saint-Phalle-Promenade and Pavillon are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Sedanstrasse-Lister Meile U-Bahn or Central U-Bahn to get around.