Christmas Garden

Hanover

November 20, 2025 - January 04, 2026
Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover

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As twilight falls, the magic begins ...

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You can look forward to an exciting season: from November 20, 2025, Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover will once again shine with millions of points of light and be transformed into a magical world of light, music and emotion. Discover new sparkling highlights, atmospheric installations and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
Secure your tickets now for the most popular days in the Christmas Garden. It's worth booking early, the cheapest tickets are only available online and in advance.

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Trees are illuminated with colorful lights. Glowing balls lie on the lawn. The scene takes place outside at night.

A colorfully illuminated building displays intricate, tribal-inspired patterns and animal designs at night. Patterned lights are also projected onto the floor.

Let yourself be enchanted

It's the most beautiful time of the year when the sparkling evening trail lights up Hannover's popular adventure zoo once again. This winter, the romantic walk takes a magical route with completely new worlds of light that will also surprise our visitors from previous years. Discover a winter oasis in a festive atmosphere in the Christmas Garden Hannover. Let the many glittering illuminations whisk you away to a magically illuminated Christmas wonderland.

Secure your tickets now for Hanover's most popular excursion destination during the Christmas season. It pays to book early! The cheapest tickets are available online and in advance.

Welcome to the Christmas Garden Hannover

Plan your magical journey, immerse yourself in a glittering world of lights and spend relaxing hours in the Christmas Garden.

Your visit

All information on opening hours, directions, admission times and site plan.

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Questions and answers

Answers to frequently asked questions about your visit.

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Gastronomy

You will find a wide range of restaurants along the circular route.

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A family of four takes a selfie on a sidewalk at night. Vertical purple lights shine around them.

Family days at a special price

Our Family Days offer you the ideal opportunity to immerse yourself in the sparkling magic of the Christmas Garden together - at an exclusive special price of just €38.50. Secure your tickets now and experience the unforgettable sea of lights at Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover!

Our family days take place exclusively on November 26, December 03, December 10.

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What our guests say

More magical than ever - with new, spectacular highlights!

We are looking for your best photo

Visit the Christmas Garden, embark on a magical journey and capture your most magical moment on camera - because we're looking for your best photo!

And this is how it works:

From November 13, 2025 to January 12, 2026, post your best snapshot from the Christmas Garden with the hashtag #ilovechristmasgarden in your feed on Instagram.

This is what you can win:

1st place: a trip to the Christmas Garden Barcelona 2026 for two people (including arrival and departure and overnight stay in a 4-star hotel)

2nd to 5th place: two tickets each for the Christmas Garden 2026 at the location of your choice

You can find the conditions of participation here.