Eilenriede City Forest
Oststadt 2 hrs
Relax or recreate in one of Europe's largest urban forests.
Where to stay
Hotels in Hannover
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At a glance
Climate
Temperate
Languages
German and English
Local currency
EUR
(EUR)
Local time
(GMT+2)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Mitte
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Round up or 5-10% for good service.
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Currywurst
Spargel (seasonal)
Grünkohl mit Bregenwurst (seasonal)
Welfenspeise
When to visit Hannover
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jun-Aug
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Jan30
Cold, often grey
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Feb35
Chilly, some snow
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Mar50
Cool, signs of spring
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Apr65
Mild, unpredictable showers
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May80
Pleasant, gardens bloom
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Jun90
Warm, long daylight
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Jul92
Warmest, sunny days
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Aug90
Warm, ideal for outdoors
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Sept75
Mild, crisp air
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Oct60
Cool, autumn colours
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Nov40
Cold, damp, grey
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Dec45
Cold, festive markets
Things to do in Hannover
7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
1 place
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Maschsee Lake
Südstadt 2 hrs
Enjoy boating, walking, or cycling around the city's central lake.
Sprengel Museum Hannover
Südstadt 2 hrs
View modern art masterpieces from the 20th and 21st centuries.
Any time of day
4 places
Herrenhäuser Gärten
Herrenhausen 3 hrs
Explore the magnificent baroque gardens and grottoes.
Hannover Zoo
Kirchrode 4 hrs
Discover diverse animal worlds and themed landscapes.
New Town Hall (Neues Rathaus)
Mitte 1.5 hrs
Admire the impressive architecture and take the unique arch elevator.
Old Town (Altstadt)
Mitte 2 hrs
Wander through charming alleys, half-timbered houses, and historical sites.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Hannover
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
Guided tour of the Royal Herrenhausen Gardens
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Standard tour
SEA LIFE Hannover Ticket
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Standard tour
On the trail of crime - Hannover's Crime Tour
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Standard tour
City walk through Hanover
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Standard tour
Private 2 Hour Transfer From Wolfsburg to Hamburg
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Activity tour
Private audio book city rally at the Maschsee in Hanover
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Activity tour
Private audio book city rally in the old town of Hanover
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Unstructured tour
Hannover to Amsterdam one way Private Transfer
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Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Hannover
Straight-line distance from the centre of Hannover.
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