Christmas Garden Insel Mainau 2021 | Steps to the Moon ©Christmas Garden/Dita Vollmond

Christmas Garden Hannover

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

As twilight falls, the magic begins ...

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Look forward to an exciting season: from November 20, 2025, Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover will once again be illuminated by millions of points of light and transformed into a magical world of light, music and emotion. Discover new sparkling highlights, atmospheric installations and unforgettable moments for the whole family.
Get your tickets now for the most popular days in the Christmas Garden. It pays to book early! The cheapest tickets are only available online and in advance.

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Christmas Garden Berlin 2019 | Firework Trees ©Christmas Garden/Michael Clemens

Christmas Garden Berlin 2019 | Steps to the moon©Christmas Garden/Michael Clemens

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 Berlin'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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FAQ - Questions and answers

Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting the Christmas Garden.

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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

A colorful, illuminated nutcracker figure stands outside at night. Next to it are leafless shrubs and some green plants.

Our music for your Christmas spirit

The album "Christmas Garden Originals" is a best-of of the most beautiful musical highlights from the Christmas Garden of the past years. Immerse yourself in the unique soundscape of the Christmas Garden and extend your magical journey.

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