Hannover

Lower Saxony

The capital of Lower Saxony, renowned as a world-leading trade fair centre with the world's largest exhibition grounds. Despite heavy damage in WWII, it is celebrated as a 'Garden City' for its extensive green spaces, including Europe's largest city forest (Eilenriede) and the opulent Herrenhausen Gardens.

Practical Travel Guide for Hannover

Make your journey smoother with essential practical information to read before traveling.

Visa Information

Part of the Schengen Area, allowing visa-free travel for up to 90 days for many nationalities.

C, F

230V

Adapter Type

German

Guten Tag

Hello/Good day

Danke

Thank you

Entschuldigung

Excuse me

Euro (EUR)

Local Currency

Getting Around

Hannover has an efficient public transport system including trams, buses, and S-Bahn (suburban trains), making travel easy within the city and surrounding areas. The city center and Old Town are easily explored on foot.

Local Flavors

Hannover's cuisine blends solid Lower Saxony regional tradition with diverse international flavours. Due to the city's multicultural character, you'll find everything from traditional German fare to a wide array of international dining.

Welfenspeise (Blancmange and Zabaglione dessert)Grünkohl mit Bregenwurst (Kale with a special sausage)Spargel (Asparagus, especially in spring)