Hannover is a city in northern Germany, located in the state of Lower Saxony along the Leine River. It lies south of Hamburg and north of Göttingen, positioned in the North German Plain.
Location Map of Hannover, Germany
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Where is Hannover Located?
Hannover is a city in northern Germany, located in the state of Lower Saxony along the Leine River. It lies south of Hamburg and north of Göttingen, positioned in the North German Plain.
The city covers an area of 204.14 sq km (78.82 sq mi) and has a population of about 535,000 as of the 2022 census.
Hannover is known for its trade fairs and green spaces, with key attractions including Herrenhausen Gardens, Hannover Zoo, New Town Hall, Maschsee Lake, Sprengel Museum, and Eilenriede Forest.
Hannover, Germany Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| City Name | Hannover |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Lower Saxony |
| Region | Hanover Region (Northern Germany) |
| Established | First mentioned in 1150 |
| Population | Approx. 540,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 204.14 sq km (78.82 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 2,650 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 52.3759° N, 9.7320° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Postal Codes | 30159–30669 |
| Area Code | +49 511 |
| Major Waterways | Leine River, Mittelland Canal |
| Transportation | Rail and road connections; Hannover Hauptbahnhof; Hannover Airport; extensive tram and bus network |
| Famous For | International trade fairs (Hannover Messe), gardens, and industrial hub |
| Top Attractions | Herrenhausen Gardens, Hannover Zoo, New Town Hall, Maschsee Lake |
| Official Website | https://www.hannover.de |
Distance from Hannover to Major Cities in Germany
- Hannover to Bremen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Hannover to Hamburg – 150 km (93 miles)
- Hannover to Bielefeld – 100 km (62 miles)
- Hannover to Osnabrück – 130 km (81 miles)
- Hannover to Magdeburg – 150 km (93 miles)
- Hannover to Berlin – 280 km (174 miles)
- Hannover to Leipzig – 260 km (162 miles)
- Hannover to Dresden – 350 km (217 miles)
- Hannover to Dortmund – 210 km (130 miles)
- Hannover to Essen – 230 km (143 miles)
- Hannover to Düsseldorf – 260 km (162 miles)
- Hannover to Cologne – 280 km (174 miles)
- Hannover to Frankfurt – 300 km (186 miles)
- Hannover to Stuttgart – 500 km (311 miles)
- Hannover to Nuremberg – 450 km (280 miles)
- Hannover to Munich – 600 km (373 miles)
- Hannover to Kassel – 170 km (106 miles)
- Hannover to Göttingen – 120 km (75 miles)
- Hannover to Münster – 150 km (93 miles)
- Hannover to Rostock – 250 km (155 miles)
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