Timeline
19:34
Grab a bite at the Georgen Terrassen restaurant. It is open from 15:00 to 21:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun starts to fade.
19:49
Walk 50 minutes from the Leibniz House area to the Great Garden of Herrenhausen. Find a quiet spot on the terraces to wait for the light to change. The gardens are best seen when the low sun catches the baroque features.
20:19
Watch the sunset at 20:19. The sun sets toward the WNW, casting long shadows across the historic landscape. Enjoy the golden hour that began at 19:33.
20:49
Head to the Sultan Palace for a late dinner or digestif. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and Sundays, making it a perfect end to the evening.
Local tip
The walk from the city center to the gardens takes about 50 minutes. If you want to save time, check the route for public transport options.
Check before you go
- Georgen Terrassen is open Tu-Su 15:00-21:00.
- Sultan Palace is closed on Mondays and public holidays.
Worth knowing
- Georgen Terrassen is open at 19:34 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
- Sultan Palace is open at 20:49 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).