Hanover Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
capital city of the German federated state of Lower Saxony
About Hanover
Hanover was one of the hardest-hit cities duringWorld War II, leaving it with only a few historical landmarks. Don't expect to see beautiful centuries-old buildings; even the Old City (Altstadt) area is "new", as all the old houses left standing after the war (around 40) were taken from throughout the city and collected in one place. This area is surrounded by some 1950s and 1960s buildings that give a somewhat heavy atmosphere to the streets. However, there are still several residential neighborhoods consisting of late-19th-century housing stock with often elaborate historicist (Victorian) andJugendstil(Art Nouveau) decorations just outside the downtown area, such asOststadt,ListandLinden. Hanover has large green areas, with forests and big parks. The landscape is mostly flat, with the ri
Top Attractions in Hanover
Explore the best things to see and do in Hanover:
- ★Blindenmuseum Hannover
- ★Cinemaxx
- ★City park
- ★Eilenriede
- ★Great Garden of Herrenhausen
- ★Hannover 96
- ★Hannover Messe
- ★Hannover Scorpions
Where to Eat in Hanover
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴11A
- 🍴Basil
- 🍴Bavarium
- 🍴Bistro Tomate
- 🍴Café Konrad
- 🍴Café Mezzo
Where to Stay in Hanover
- 🏨Bed & Breakfast Hannover
- 🏨Bed'nBudget
- 🏨Crowne Plaza Hotel Hannover-Schweizerhof
- 🏨Etap Hotel Hannover City
- 🏨Hotel Flora Hannover (Garni)
- 🏨Hotel Marjani
Hanover Travel Guide Sections
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