the green soul of Hannover

Zoo district

The Eilenriede forest and the zoo – Oases for sport and nature lovers also culinary highlights and shopping tips.

Pflanzliches Labyrinth in der Eilenriede

Oases for sport and nature lovers

The area is home to Hannover Adventure Zoo with over 2000 animals in semi-natural settings. For keen joggers, it’s not far to the Eilenriede – Europe’s biggest city forest! Climbers can prove themselves in Hannover’s high-rope course (“Seilgarten”) Among the lush green of the Eilenriede is the Lister Turm recreation centre with its extensive beer garden.

Culinaric highlights, going out, shopping

The zoo quarter offers culinary highlights:

The certified organic daytime bar serves (almost) only organic, seasonal products produced in the region. Clientele: any & all who like to enjoy responsibly. Here froyos are served till the cows come home.
The ice cold yoghurt can be jazzed up with countless toppings. Even the top-quality organic fresh juices will make you say “Oh-la-la”.

Pasta & pizza in a nostalgic atmosphere, a cool cocktail lounge and a sunny beer garden – that’s the dolce vita and you find it at Tiifany`s Bar-Café-Lounge. Stilglück provides stylish fashion to make you happy. Whether you’re looking for trendy parkas, great jeans or branded jumpers, you’ll find it here!
Music lovers can get their fill at the Hannover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH), whether it’s jazz, guest performances or chamber music festivals. And at the Stadtpark (city park), the Hannover Congress Centre hosts various party nights and music concerts.