Welfenschloss

Welfenschloss is a sandstone palace in Hanover that serves as the main building of Leibniz University. The structure displays rounded arch features and was built with yellowish-white sandstone from local quarries.

King George V of Hanover commissioned construction in 1856 as a new royal residence to replace the former palace in the city center. After the university was founded, the palace was converted in 1879 and has served academic purposes since then.

The facade displays sculptures of rulers from the House of Welf, reflecting the long history of this noble family. Visitors can discover these stone portraits while walking around the building and understand the connection to the region's ruling past.

The palace now houses various departments of the university and parts of it can be viewed. Since the building functions as an active teaching institution, visitors should respect class times and keep noise levels low.

A bronze Saxon Steed statue from 1866 stands before the palace and symbolizes the heraldic animal of Lower Saxony. This statue has become a recognizable landmark of the location and represents regional identity.

Location: Nord

Inception: 1857

Architectural style: Rundbogenstil

Made from material: sandstone

GPS coordinates: 52.38222,9.71778

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45