Hanover
A green city with baroque gardens, a domed town hall and a long British royal connection.
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What Hanover is like
Hanover is a green, easy-going city in northern Germany with a strong British connection, beautiful baroque gardens and a 'red thread' line painted on the pavement linking the sights.
Don't miss
- 01Herrenhausen GardensFormal baroque gardens with fountains and hedges.
- 02New Town HallRide the curved lift up into the dome.
- 03The Red ThreadFollow a painted line round 36 sights.
- 04MaschseeA lake for walks and boat trips.
Where to stay
- MitteNear the station and sights.
- ListLeafy, with cafés.
Worth knowing
From 1714 to 1837, the British monarch was also the ruler of Hanover.
Hildesheim: two UNESCO churches
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A historic town with St Mary's Cathedral and St Michael's Church, both on the UNESCO list.
Direct flights to Hanover from the UK
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From the airlines' and Heathrow Airport's own timetables for October 2026 to September 2027. Pick an airport to see the exact days.
Weather in Hanover by month
Average daytime highs. The warmest months are June, July, August.
| Month | Day | Night | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4° | -0° | 17 |
| February | 6° | -0° | 16 |
| March | 9° | 1° | 15 |
| April | 15° | 4° | 13 |
| May | 19° | 8° | 14 |
| June | 22° | 11° | 14 |
| July | 24° | 13° | 15 |
| August | 24° | 13° | 15 |
| September | 19° | 10° | 13 |
| October | 14° | 6° | 16 |
| November | 8° | 3° | 17 |
| December | 5° | 0° | 18 |
Long-term averages from the national weather service's station record, as compiled on Wikipedia (Hanover). A rainy day has at least 1mm of rain.
Before you go
- On a British passport you can visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180 across the Schengen area.
- Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive, and expire at least 3 months after you plan to leave.
- The EU's Entry/Exit System is in use: on your first trip you'll be asked for fingerprints and a photo at the border. It's free, but allow extra time.
From the Foreign Office's Germany travel advice, checked on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so check it before you travel.