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- German
- English
A look behind the scenes of a city that refused to be wiped out. This captivating journey follows a red line literally painted on the streets through the ashes of the destruction of the Second World War, the ingenious urban planning of the 1970s, and the forgotten splendor of a time when the rulers of Hanover sat on the throne of Great Britain. Discover how a city heals, how memories are carved in stone, and how a single thread connects medieval ruins with vibrant pop art and baroque royal gardens.
- A 6.3 km self-guided tour with 8 stops in 167 min.
- Ideal for travelers interested in history & memory and urban development, infrastructure & innovation
Told in an immersive podcast style by experts and locals
- Suitable audio content, AI guide, and navigation via the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Travel from the central transport hub in Hanover to the Tourist Information Hanover using public transport. Go the last stretch to Tourist Information Hannover, Ernst-August-Platz 8, 30159 Hannover. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Go from Herrenhäuser Gärten, Herrenhäuser Str. 4, 30419 Hannover, to the next stop and travel back to the central transport hub in Hanover. Check the current connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1Aegidienkirche
This church, left as a ruin after the bombing raids in the Second World War, serves as a war memorial and introduces the theme of the destruction of Hanover.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The official starting point of the Red Thread, which presents the 4.2 km long painted red line as a guiding element of urban navigation from 1970.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The New Town Hall
The impressive new town hall, built on 6,026 beech piles, with city models showing Hannover before, during, and after the Second World War.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Marktkirche
The heart of the rebuilt old town, which shows the North German Brick Gothic and the post-war efforts to restore a historic center.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Kreuzkirche
Hidden in the old town, with reconstructed half-timbered houses that were moved here from other parts of the city to create a cohesive neighborhood.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Vibrant, controversial sculptures marking the end of the traditional Red Thread and the transition to the university and the gardens.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
A palace from the 19th century, today the Leibniz University, which continues the history of the Welfs and their lasting influence on Hanover's cityscape.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Herrenhauser Garten
The grand finale. Magnificent Baroque gardens shaped by Electress Sophie that perfectly round off the royal narrative.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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