Herrenhausen
Herrenhausen is a SUB AREA in Hannover, Lower Saxony.
Herrenhausen, a district of Hanover in Lower Saxony, is famed for the magnificent Herrenhausen Gardens, a baroque masterpiece with the Great Garden, Berggarten, and Georgengarten. Stroll through geometrically perfect hedges, marvel at the Grotto's glittering shells, and visit the historic Herrenhausen Palace, rebuilt after WWII. The Berggarten boasts a tropical greenhouse and orchid collection. Beyond the gardens, the area offers quiet residential streets, local breweries, and easy access to Hanover's city center. It's a serene escape for history buffs, garden lovers, and families seeking a cultured day out.
Best time to visit Herrenhausen
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer mild weather, blooming gardens, and fewer crowds. Summer (July-August) is peak season with festivals but can be hot and busy. Winter is quiet but the gardens are less vibrant.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 8-14°C
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Autumn colors, pleasant walks.
Know before you go
Getting there
Hannover Airport
International
12 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
50 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, hotels, and the gardens
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Hanover airport from $10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe; petty crime is rare but possible in tourist crowds.
Night safety
8/10Very safe; petty crime is rare but possible in tourist crowds.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
7/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 23:03
More facts
Population
8,401
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Hannover
Altes Hochschulviertel
Altewiek
Alt - Lehndorf
Am Hagenring
Anderten
Auf der Horst
Badenstedt
Bebelhof
Bemerode
Bult
Bürgerpark
Calenberger Neustadt
Davenstedt
Döhren
Garbsen-Mitte
Gartenstadt
Gliesmarode
Hahausen
Hainholz
Hauptbahnhof
Hauptfriedhof
Herrmannshöhe
Hohetor
Kirchrode
Kleefeld
Kralenriede
Lehndorf
Leinhausen
Limmer
Linden
Lindenberg
Linden-Mitte
Linden-Nord
Linden-Süd
Misburg
Misburg-Nord
Misburg-Süd
Mitte
Neues Hochschulviertel
Neuharlingersiel
Nordbahnhof
Oberricklingen
Ölper
Ölper - Holz
Oststadt
Pappelberg
Petritor - Nord
Petritor - Ost
Petritor - West
Prinzenpark
Querumer Forst
Querum - Wabenkamp
Ricklingen
Rothenburg
Rothenfelde
Rühme - Lincolnsdlg.
Rühme - Vorwerksdlg.
Rüningen
Schuntersdlg - West
Schwarzer Berg
Siegfriedviertel
Stadtkern
Stöcken
Stöckheim
Südstadt
Veltenhof
Viewegs Garten
Waldhausen
Waldheim
Weinberg
Westhagen
Wilhelmitor - Nord
Wilhelmitor - Süd
Wülfel
Wulsbüttel
Zoo
Zuckerberg
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Herrenhausen-Stöcken, Χέρρενχαουζεν

