Georgengarten

Georgengarten is an English garden in the Nord district of Hannover with lawns, tree groupings, and a lime tree avenue that leads through the grounds. The site contains the Wilhelm-Busch-Museum housed in Georgenpalais, along with an iron footbridge and a temple with classical columns.

The grounds were laid out around 1700 as pleasure gardens in the Leine floodplain and took their current form in the mid 1800s under direction of a royal garden director. This development reflects the shift from formal to naturalistic garden design.

The garden serves as a place for walks and rest, with shaded paths under old trees that invite lingering. People use the open lawns for picnics and quiet moments, especially during warmer months.

The park is accessible from several sides and sits next to the well-known Herrenhäuser Gardens, making combined visits possible. Public transportation is nearby and there is plenty of space for walking around on foot.

A temple with classical columns stands in the middle of the park and is used as a performance venue, giving the grounds a distinctive character. The older iron footbridge from 1837 offers visitors a picturesque spot for photography and viewing the water features.

Location: Nord

Part of: Herrenhausen Gardens

Website: https://hannover.de/Herrenhausen/Herrenhäuser-Gärten/Georgengarten-Welfengarten

GPS coordinates: 52.38582,9.70814

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26