Eilenriede
An urban forest almost twice the size of New York's Central Park, criss-crossed by walking and cycling paths and a favourite spot for locals to walk and run.
The Eilenriede is an urban forest of about 640 hectares in eastern Hanover, one of Europe's largest city forest parks. Its area is roughly twice that of New York's Central Park. The forest has about 80 km of walking and cycling paths, several ponds, playgrounds for children and forest cafés, and it is especially beautiful in autumn. It is ideal for visitors who want to experience everyday life like a local, whether walking or renting a bike. It can be combined with the Erlebnis Zoo next door on the same day. Admission is free, and it is about 10 minutes from the city centre by tram or bike.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hanover Adventure Zoo
- Red Thread
- Lower Saxony State Museum
- Aegidienkirche Ruin
- Maschsee
- Sprengel Museum
- New Town Hall
- Museum August Kestner