Hannover at a Glance: Old Town, Town Hall and Herrenhausen

In one day, this tour shows you the places that define Hannover. You start at the Kröpcke Clock in the heart of downtown and walk to the Old Town on the Leine River. There you encounter the city's history in a compact area: the Leibniz House, the Beguine Tower as a remnant of the old city wall, and the Historical Museum, which gives you an overview of how Hannover developed. On the banks of the Leine, the colorful Nanas by Niki de Saint Phalle await.

At midday you reach the New Town Hall at the Maschpark. In the hall, models show how the city has changed over time, and the inclined elevator takes you up into the dome. After lunch at Kröpcke, the light rail takes you to Herrenhausen. At the palace you learn more about the Guelph dynasty, and then you have plenty of time for the Baroque Great Garden with its hedges, flower beds and fountains.

In the evening you return to the city center, enjoy a leisurely dinner and wind down the day with a cocktail. The tour is a good fit if you are visiting Hannover for the first time and want to get to know the most important sights at a normal pace. The distances are short, and the longest stretch is covered comfortably by light rail.