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Hannover self-guided walking tour

The Heart of Hannover: Splendor, Ruins, and Riverbanks

Discover a fascinating blend of grand residence architecture and hidden medieval relics in Lower Saxony's capital. This relaxed walking tour takes you from the iconic New Town Hall through the picturesque Old Town to the historic banks of the Leine. Experience how Hannover transformed its wartime destruction into powerful memorials and vibrant public spaces.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
94minutes
2.4 kmdistance
13stops
Audio guideFormat
The Heart of Hannover: Splendor, Ruins, and Riverbanks
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Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Hannover without a fixed tour time.

Route map for The Heart of Hannover walking tour

Map for The Heart of Hannover walking tour with 13 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Maschpark, Neues Rathaus, Borgentrick tower, Aegidienkirche, and 9 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Maschpark in Hannover
    Bärbel Miemietz / CC BY-SA 4.0

    1Maschpark

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  2. Neues Rathaus in Hannover
    Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de / CC BY-SA 3.0 de

    2Neues RathausAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1913 · Architect: Gustav Halmhuber, Hermann Eggert · Style: eclectic architecture · Wikidata

  3. Borgentrick tower in Hannover
    Bernd Schwabe / CC BY 3.0

    3Borgentrick towerAttraction

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1266 · Wikidata

  4. Aegidienkirche in Hannover
    Paul Siedentopf (Hauptschriftleitung), Karl Friedrich Leonhardt (Zusammenstellung des Bildmaterials): „Das Buch der alten Firmen der Stadt Hannover im Jahre 1927 Jubiläums-Verlag Walter Gerlach, Leipzig 1927“ S. 7; Digitalisat der Technischen Informationsbibliothek (TIB) der Leibniz Universität Hannover / Public domain

    4AegidienkircheChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1347 · Architect: Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves, Rudolf Wiegmann · Style: Gothic architecture · Named after: Giles · Wikidata

  5. Laveshaus in Hannover
    Christian A. Schröder (ChristianSchd) / CC BY-SA 4.0

    5LaveshausBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  6. Markthalle in Hannover
    ChristianSchd / CC BY-SA 4.0

    6MarkthalleBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1888 · Wikidata

  7. Altes Rathaus in Hannover
    Ulamm (talk) / CC BY-SA 4.0

    7Altes RathausBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1230 · Architect: August Heinrich Andreae, Conrad Wilhelm Hase · Wikidata

  8. Marktkirche in Hannover
    H. Helmlechner / CC BY-SA 3.0

    8MarktkircheChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Architect: Ludwig Droste · Style: Brick Gothic · Named after: St. James the Elder · Wikidata

  9. Ballhofplatz in Hannover
    SchauspielH / CC BY-SA 3.0

    9BallhofplatzSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1649 · Named after: Ballhof · Wikidata

  10. Mews Gate in Hannover
    Foto: Bernd Schwabe / CC BY-SA 4.0

    10Mews GateBuilding

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1714 · Wikidata

  11. Beginenturm in Hannover
    Foto: Bernd Schwabe / Public domain

    11BeginenturmTower

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1357 · Wikidata

  12. Duve-Brunnen in Hannover
    Axel Hindemith / CC BY-SA 4.0

    12Duve-BrunnenMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1916 · Named after: Johann Duve · Wikidata

  13. Am Hohen Ufer in Hannover
    Bärbel Miemietz / CC BY-SA 4.0

    13Am Hohen UferMonument

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: shore · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Hannover — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Maschpark, Neues Rathaus, Borgentrick tower, Aegidienkirche, Laveshaus, Markthalle and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Maschpark and ends at Am Hohen Ufer. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 94 minutes for 13 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.