Municipal Archive Hannover

The Municipal Archive of Hannover preserves official documents and administrative materials from various city institutions and departments. Its collections provide access to birth, marriage, and death records along with extensive administrative papers.

The collections reach back to medieval times and contain documents from 1241. A fire at the Knochenhauer-Amtshaus in 1428 destroyed some materials but did not interrupt the long-term continuity of the archive's holdings.

The collection holds publications dedicated to exploring Hannover's history and supporting local researchers in documenting the city's development. Visitors can see how the city has shaped its identity over the centuries.

Access to birth, marriage, and death records is available through the Arcinsys online platform, making genealogical research accessible to the public. Visitors should check beforehand if the reading room is open, as changes to hours or temporary closures may occur.

The collection includes rare publication series specifically dedicated to researching and documenting local history, often overlooked by casual visitors. This material provides researchers with deep insights into aspects of city history that are difficult to find elsewhere.

Location: Südstadt-Bult

Phone: +4951116842173

Website: http://hannover.de/Leben-in-der-Region-Hannover/Bildung/Bibliotheken-Archive/Stadtarchiv-Hannover

GPS coordinates: 52.36790,9.75341

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05