Continental-Hochhaus

The Continental-Hochhaus is a 15-story high-rise in Mitte with a modernist facade, accompanied by a six-story administrative wing built into the same complex. The structure now houses university departments and facilities.

Construction took place from 1951 to 1953 on the site of a former military barracks destroyed during the war. The project represented an important step in Hannover's post-war recovery and urban transformation.

The building's presence shapes how students and university staff experience the campus and their daily routines on this site. It has become woven into the identity of those who work and study here, marking an important institution in the city's academic life.

The building now serves as part of Leibniz University Hannover's campus, housing academic departments and administrative facilities. You can explore the exterior and surroundings freely, though interior access depends on university schedules and events.

During its inauguration in August 1953, visitors received three bread rolls as a ceremonial gift, a detail that gave the building its enduring nickname 'Three-Roll House'. This unusual opening tradition remains a memorable footnote in the city's story.

Location: Mitte

Architects: Ernst Zinsser, Werner Dierschke

Floors above the ground: 15

GPS coordinates: 52.37840,9.72435

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52