Großer Garten

Großer Garten is a baroque-style formal garden in Hannover with rectangular sections, symmetrical pathways, and carefully shaped hedges forming geometric designs. The layout includes an orangery building, ornamental parterres, and water basins throughout the grounds.

Duke Georg von Calenberg started developing the garden in 1638 initially as a productive kitchen garden for daily use. Over time it grew into a grand pleasure ground designed for court entertainment and royal leisure.

The garden theater shows how royal families once enjoyed music and theater outdoors in their private spaces. Visitors today can still watch performances in this restored venue.

The garden is open year-round and offers different routes for walking depending on the season and your interests. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the pathways spread throughout the entire grounds.

The Große Fontäne fountain in the center operates using a 17th-century water system that works without modern pumps. This technical feat shows the skill of the craftspeople who designed the garden.

Location: Herrenhausen-Stöcken

Part of: Herrenhausen Gardens

GPS coordinates: 52.38768,9.69653

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44