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Herrenhausen Gardens

Visitor Information

Opening hours and closing time, entrance fees, directions and more.

Opening hours

Throughout the year, the Herrenhausen Gardens (including Großer Garten, Berggarten and the conservatories) open at 9 a.m., the Georgengarten is accessible at any time of day.

The opening hours of the Museum Schloss Herrenhausen are as follows: from 15 March 2013 until 31 October 2013 daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., from 1 November 2013 until 31 December 2013 on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Last admission one hour before closing time.

Closing time

  Großer Garten and Berggarten Grotto in the Großer Garten*
01/05/12 - 31/08/13 8:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
01/09/13 - 30/09/13 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
01/10/13 - 31/10/13 6:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
01/11/13 - 31/12/13 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Entrance fees

The all-in-one ticket includes Großer Garten, Berggarten and Museum Schloss Herrenhausen.

During the summer season (from 29 March until 31 October 2013)

All-in-one ticket 8,00 €
Group ticket for 15 persons or more 7,00 € (per person)
Children up to 12 years of age free
Adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age 4,00 €
School classes with adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age 3,50 € (per person)
Reduced all-in-one ticket* 5,00 €
Single ticket for the Berggarten 3,50 €
Reduced single ticket for the Berggarten* 1,50 €
Family ticket (1 adult, adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age) 13,00 €
Family ticket (2 adults, adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age) 21,00 €
After work ticket for the Großer Garten (from 5:30 pm onwards) 3,50 €

* Reduced entrance fees are available for apprentices, students, civilian service personnel and handicapped people.

During the winter season (from 1 November 2013 onwards)

All-in-one ticket 6,00 € (Thu to Sun)
Ticket for Großer Garten and Berggarten 3,50 € (Mon to Wed)
All-in-one Group ticket for 15 persons or more 5,00 € (per person, Thu to Sun)
Group ticket for 15 persons or more (Großer Garten and Berggarten) 3,00 € (per person, Mon to Wed)
Children up to 12 years of age free
Adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age 3,00 €
School classes with adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age 2,50 € (per person)
Reduced all-in-one ticket* 4,50 € (Thu to Sun)
Reduced ticket for Großer Garten and Berggarten 1,50 € (Mon to Wed)
Single ticket for the Berggarten 3,50 €
Reduced single ticket for the Berggarten* 1,50 €
Family ticket (1 adult, adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age) 10,00 €
Family ticket (2 adults, adolescents from 12 to 17 years of age) 16,00 €

* Reduced entrance fees are available for apprentices, students, civilian service personnel and handicapped people.

The Georgengarten is a public park and may be visited at any time and at no charge.

Directions and parking

The gardens are signposted on the B6 road into Hannover from the "Herrenhausen" exit on the A2 motorway. The address is Herrenhäuser Straße, 30419 Hannover. The local tram numbers 4 and 5 and bus service number 136 stop close to the Gardens, the stations are named "Herrenhäuser Gärten".

There are plenty of parking spaces close the Gardens. The parking area ("Parkplatz Ost") by the entrance is subject to charges: per four hours or part thereof 3,00 €, the maxium fee per day is 12,00 €. Coaches park free of charge. During special events the costs may vary. The "Parkplatz West" at the street "Am Großen Garten" is usually free of charge. In the case of major events, there will be more fee-based parking spots for motorcars in the immediate catchment area of the Gardens.

Wheelchair access

The Herrenhausen Gardens have wheelchair access to almost all areas and toilets for handicapped people. Wheelchairs may be reserved without charge, please call +49 511 168 - 4 77 43.

Dogs and bicycles

Dogs and bicycles are not allowed in the Großer Garten and Berggarten.

Picnics

Picnics are allowed in designated areas in the Georgengarten.

Further information

If you need any further information, please call +49 511 168-47576.