Timeline
15:37
Elfie & Ignaz - das Vintageinstitut
Stop at Elfie & Ignaz for a quick browse or a coffee. The shop opens at noon, so you have plenty of time before the golden light begins.
16:03
Walk 26 minutes WNW to the Great Garden of Herrenhausen. Arrive with time to spare to find a good spot among the baroque parterres.
16:37
Watch the sun set toward the SW. The 17th-century gardens offer a classic view of the light fading over the historic landscape.
17:22
End the evening at Georgen Terrassen for a drink or dinner. It is a short 9-minute walk from the garden and stays open until 21:00.
Local tip
The walk from the University of Hanover to the gardens is about 26 minutes. If you start from the city center, check the route. The garden is large, so wear comfortable shoes.
Check before you go
- Elfie & Ignaz is open Th-Sa 12:00-20:00. If you visit on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday, choose a different shop or skip this step.
- Georgen Terrassen is open Tu-Su 15:00-21:00. It is closed on Mondays.
Worth knowing
- Elfie & Ignaz - das Vintageinstitut is open at 15:37 only on Th, Fr, Sa
- Georgen Terrassen is open at 17:22 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hanover (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).