Herrenhausen Gardens, Royal botanical garden in Herrenhausen district, Hanover, Germany.
Herrenhausen Gardens form a royal botanical complex in the Herrenhausen-Stöcken district of Hanover, covering 50 hectares and divided into four separate sections. Lawns, hedges, sculptures, and pathways follow geometric patterns around the reconstructed palace building.
Electress Sophia of Hanover commissioned gardener Martin Charbonnier in 1683 to redesign the grounds as a summer residence. The Great Fountain was added in 1719 and reaches a height of 80 meters (262 feet).
The garden theater dates back to the era of Electress Sophia and displays gilded baroque figures. Visitors can attend open-air performances that recall the courtly tradition of entertainment.
The site divides into four areas: Great Garden, Hill Garden, Georgen Garden, and Guelf Garden, each presenting different plant collections and layouts. A full visit requires several hours if you wish to explore all sections.
The Hill Garden houses one of the largest orchid collections in Europe with over 3000 species in a specially climate-controlled greenhouse. This botanical collection grew from the court's historical medicinal plant garden.
Location: Herrenhausen-Stöcken
Official opening: 1638
GPS coordinates: 52.39167,9.69833
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23
Hanover offers a wide range of sights that reflect the history, culture, and architecture of the capital of Lower Saxony. The city is home to several important museums, including the State Museum with collections on art and natural history, and the Sprengel Museum for modern art. Historic buildings such as the New Town Hall with its large dome and the medieval Market Church shape the cityscape. The Herrenhausen Gardens rank among the most important Baroque garden complexes in Europe and extend over a large area in the northern part of the city. The Maschsee, an artificial lake created in the 1930s, serves as a recreational area. Other attractions include the reconstructed Leibniz House, the Aegidien Church as a war memorial, and the historic Red Thread that guides visitors to the main points of the Old Town.
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