Hanover

11A

A smaller cosy restaurant and wine bar in same building. Pretty large portions with decent price of fusion food (seafood, meat, vegetarian etc). Some seats inside, but most tables outside. Good menu and daily specials. Please book a table in advance on warm evenings, because it is popular among locals. You can also wait for a table in the wine bar, next to green park.

Open now · closes 11 pm

Basil

Dining in a high ceiling, brick domed room creating a medieval appearance whilst at the same time being contemporary and modern. The menu is fresh and changes every 3 weeks to keep it that way. International meals.

Mon-Sat 18:30-02:00

Bistro Tomate

Small bistro. There are indoor and outdoor spaces. The equipment is not the newest but it is tidy and gives the shop a certain charm. Customers are warmly welcomed. You have a direct view of the kitchen and can see what is being done. After you have ordered the food at the counter, you can take it with you or it will be brought to your seat.

Blindenmuseum Hannover

Landesbildungszentrum für Blinde

The museum hosts objects showing how blind people have been educated between 1843 and today. Free admission, but open only by appointment.

Café Mezzo

Lister Meile 4. Normally crowded with students during lunch and dinner time. Reservations should be considered if planning to come during this time. Service can be slow sometime, but they offer a wide range of student menus with reasonable prices.

City park

Stadtpark

This is worth visiting on a nice sunny day. Good place to relax with a good book and a perfect place to escape the city centre.

Das kleine Museum

A corner restaurant-pub with large portions of excellent German, French, and Moroccan inspired food. Run by the owner, the staff are warm and welcoming. The decorations are true to its name, replete with stuffed crocodiles on the roof.

Eilenriede

650 hectares of city forest. Very unique considering its size and location in the middle of the city.

Gaststätte Kaiser

Traditional German cuisine of Lower Saxony in an atmospheric restaurant; comprehensive whiskey list. Located near the university, this is a favourite of visiting professors and researchers. The owner also rents rooms upstairs.

Great Garden of Herrenhausen

Herrenhäuser Gärten / Großer Garten

The world-famous baroque gardens of Herrenhausen were created in the 17th century to copy the Versailles Garden in France. A must see! Even in the winter one can still see its beauty, but it reaches its best at the end of spring until end of summer. There is also a glimmering cave decorated by Niki de Saint Phalle. The Berggarten, a botanical garden, is also very beautiful.

From 09:00, closing times vary on month from 16:00-20:00·Various rates, Summer Ticket "All-in-one": €10 for adults, €8 reduced

Hannover Tramway Museum

Straßenbahn-Museum

The Museum comprises the only nationwide collection of tramcars in Germany, located on the site of a former potash mine in Sehnde-Wehmingen, southeast of Hannover. Open from April - October only Sundays and public holidays 11:00-17:00..

Apr 5-Oct 25 Sun 11:00-17:00·Adults €8, concessions €7, child 6–15 years: €4.50, family: €21

Hanover Zoo

Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover

A very modern zoo, supposed to be one of the best in Europe. About 2,000 animals from all over the world live in six impressive zoo worlds. The ticket is pricey but should is worth it for a whole day's fun. Day tickets cost €29.20 for adults, for children 3–16 years: €19.20 and "young adults" 17-24 yr: €22.70. Better rates are available when you book onlin: https://www.zoo-hannover.de/english Open year-round. In wintertime, visit the WinterZoo - a charming Christmas market with ice show, ice skating, slides, food & drink, etc.

9:00 – 18:30

Hey Ferry

Fresh ingredients and sauces and freshly fried falafels, really crispy and tasty. Also offers döner kabab. If you're vegan they will take care not to use any dairy products. The staff is friendly and helpful and you can even try before you buy. You can sit in or take away.

Historisches Museum am Hohen Ufer

The Historical Museum in Hanover traces the history of the city right from the time of its foundation in 1100 to the present day. The museum showcases the history of the town as well as the individual regions. You will also get to know a lot about the folk culture and folk traditions of Hanover. Located towards the west of Balhof in Hanover and is on the Hohes Ufer where you find the largest flea market held on Saturdays.

closed due to construction·€5 adults

Kebap 63

Great kebab with large portions. The vegetarian option is also great. Many different ingredients, including grilled vegetables. They customize your food according to your wish. Free tea is always available.

La Perla Restaurant

Completely Italian. The service is friendly and helpful. Short waiting times. Selection is large. Special requests are accepted and fulfilled in a friendly manner.

Leibniz House

A faithful reconstruction of the 17th-century Renaissance facade of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's former residence, which was destroyed in World War II. The building now serves as a university guest house and conference center and can only be viewed from the outside.

List

A residential area not so far from the Central Station. This area is popular among students. It has a nice pedestrian area "Lister Meile" with some small and interesting shops.

Markthalle

market hall

Check out the variety of food stalls. You will find almost everything from Spanish tapas to Mett (raw minced meat).

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Masa

Afghan food. You may want to opt for the carpeted floor than the tables. Located next door to the cocktail bar "Loft".

Museum August-Kestner

Kestner Museum

Objects include ones from ancient Egypt, Rome and Greece, the Middle Ages and modern times.

Tue Thu-Sun 11:00-18:00, Wed 11:00-20:00·Adults €5, concessions €3

Mövenpick

The best place to come for the all-you-can-eat-and-drink breakfast. But not for late sleepers as the breakfast ends at 11:30. Try the ice cream, a bit expensive but definitely worth the price.

New City Hall

Neues Rathaus

See the models of Hanover at four different points in history: 1689, 1939, 1945, and the present, and then take a sloped elevator (€5 adults, €4 children) to the dome for a beautiful view of the city.

Niedersächsisches Landesmuseum

Lower Saxon State Museum

A mish-mash of exhibitions. There is a prehistorical section focusing on the past of Lower Saxony including tools and weapons. You will also find coins of the Kingdom of Hanover, Prussia and the German empire and to top it all off, what every German museum needs, a Japanese tea room.

Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Mon closed·Adult €10, reduced €8, family €20

Pier 51

Fantastic sun deck where you can eat whilst taking in the views of the lake. Mediterranean meals. Reservations are more than likely a must especially in the summer season.

12:00-01:00 (kitchen 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30)

Pizzeria La Lanterna

Good place for pizzas whether round or square. The vegetarian pizza is really delicious. High quality and somehow a piece of Italy in the middle of the city.

Pommesglück

Tasty french fries. Gluten free options are available. The sauce selection is very varied. The vegan mayo is awesome. The line can get long, especially on weekends.

Restaurant "Alexander"

Great schnitzel. Authentic German food. There's a large menu to choose from, and an English one is available if needed. The beer is good, with a decent selection. There's also a broader drink menu as well as desserts. Great hospitality, very pleasant attitude from the host and staff.

Riccardo Berardino Pizzeria

It has a history of over 40 years. The pizza is well filled, a little fried and therefore very juicy. The stuffed pizza is always worth a detour. Crispy, fluffy dough, aromatic cheese.

Sea Life

Hanover Aquarium, has an array of fish and also a rain forest inside. It is open from 10:00 daily. Tickets are usually available at a discount rate online: https://www.visitsealife.com/hannover/en/tickets/

Mon-Fri 10:00-17:00; Sat Sun 10:00-18:00·Tickets adult (age 15+): €23.00; child: €18.00,