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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.
Herrenhausen Gardens
Explore the Baroque mansions, museums and fountains dotted around the picturesque landscape gardens that make up this large outdoor complex.
Swiss Life Hall
A wide range of musicals, concerts and trade shows are held in this indoor arena in central Hannover, a venue praised for its acoustics.
New Town Hall
Study town models and ride the sloping elevator to the inside of a turquoise dome for an excellent vista of Hannover.
Marktkirche
Admire the redbrick Gothic design of this 14th-century treasure and spot the intriguing signs of the occult dotted around it.
Eilenriede
See the animals in the zoo, bring the kids to the playground and explore the monuments in the “green lung” of Hannover.
Heinz von Heiden Arena
Catch a soccer game at the colossal stadium which has been an integral part of Hannover’s sporting culture since 1954.
Schuetzenplatz
Mingle with locals in this sprawling square, a popular venue for colorful, delicious and fun community festivals, shows and concerts.
Areas of Hannover
Mitte
Noted for its shopping and museums, there's plenty to explore in Mitte. Top attractions like Marktkirche 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.
Südstadt-Bult
Noted for its museums and bars, there's plenty to explore in Südstadt-Bult. Top attractions like Hannover Fairground and Maschsee are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn or Geibelstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Döhren-Wülfel
You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Döhren-Wülfel. You might want to make time for a stop at Hannover Fairground or ZAG Arena.
North
North is well liked for its museums and churches. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Ernst August Galerie and Langenhagen City Shopping Centre are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Hannover Nordstadt S-Bahn or Hannover Vinnhorst S-Bahn to get around.
Ricklingen
While you're in Ricklingen, take in top sights like Hannover Fairground and jump on the metro at Hannover-Bornum S-Bahn to see more of the city.
Suedstadt
Suedstadt is a destination travellers like for its bars, and you might hop aboard the metro at Geibelstrasse U-Bahn or Altenbekener Damm U-Bahn to explore sights like Maschsee.
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