FAQ

Yes, we offer discounts for the following visitor groups and tickets:
• Pupils, students and seniors aged 65 and over
Reduced admission is available Monday to Thursday (except on public holidays and between December 19 and January 4). The discount is only available upon presentation of appropriate ID at the entrance.
• Families
Reduced admission on family days
Reduced admission with the family ticket
On Family Day or with the family ticket, up to 5 people can visit the Christmas Garden:
a) 2 adults and up to 3 children aged 6 to 14 years
b) 1 adult and up to 4 children aged 6 to 14 years inclusive
• Children
Children up to and including 5 years of age receive free admission to the Christmas Garden.
• Guests with disabilities
All guests who require an accompanying person (symbol “B” on their severely disabled person’s ID card) can bring their accompanying person free of charge.
• Annual pass holders of the Hannover Adventure Zoo
If you have an annual pass for the Adventure Zoo, you will receive a 10% discount when purchasing tickets at the Christmas Garden box office.

Discounts and reductions cannot be combined.

Children up to the age of 5 are admitted to the Christmas Garden free of charge. Children aged 6 and over require a ticket, which can be booked in our ticket store.
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

Yes. Tickets are also available at the box office:
• Adults: €28.50
• FlexTicket Adults: €31.50
• Children: €24.00
• FlexTicket children: €29.00
• Pupils, students and seniors aged 65 and over (only Mondays to Thursdays, except between December 19 and January 4): €24.00
• Family day: €40.50
• Families: €78.00
The cheapest tickets are only available online! The earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket price.

The box office on site is open at the following times: 16:30 to 21:00

We use a demand-oriented pricing system. This means that our admission prices are based on how early and for which date you book a ticket. This means that we can offer you your Christmas Garden experience at a particularly low price on many performance days. Booking tickets early pays off! So secure your price advantage now.

Up to a group size of 20 people, you can book your tickets via our ticket page. For groups of 21 people or more, please send us a request, which you can also submit via our ticket page.

No. Tickets cannot be replaced or reprinted if they are lost. The return of tickets is also excluded. According to § 312g paragraph 2 sentence 1 no. 9 BGB, there is no right of withdrawal when purchasing tickets, despite the basic existence of a distance selling transaction. This means that the two-week right of withdrawal and return is completely excluded when purchasing tickets.

If no more tickets are available online for an admission window, it is sold out and no more tickets are available at the box office. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance at a lower price in our ticket store.

Information on payment methods can be found on the website of our ticket provider myticket.de. You can pay at the box office with cash, EC card or credit card.

Vouchers can be issued with an individual voucher value (from €1.00) and personalized with a dedication.
Vouchers can be redeemed directly at the Christmas Garden box office, but only on condition that tickets are still available for the desired day and admission window.
We recommend redeeming the voucher for tickets online in our ticket store before your visit to the Christmas Garden. Additional payments are possible. Any remaining credit on the vouchers can of course be used for other events at myticket.de.

Yes, mobile tickets and Print@home tickets can be shown on your cell phone. It is not necessary to print out the tickets.

If you have problems purchasing tickets, please contact the customer service of our ticket provider myticket.de.

If you have any questions about tickets you have already purchased, please contact the respective ticket provider. If you have purchased your tickets via our website, please contact myticket.de customer service.

You can find instructions on how to redeem a promotional code at our partner myticket.de here.

Yes, we offer two voucher options - which you can purchase via the ticket page - to make your loved ones happy:
- FlexTicket as a gift: the recipient can visit the Christmas Garden on any day within the opening hours without having to commit to a specific date in advance.
-Value voucher as a gift: With a value voucher from our partner myticket.de, you give the recipient the freedom to redeem the voucher for various events, including the Christmas Garden.

Yes, with a FlexTicket you can visit the Christmas Gaden on any day during opening hours without having to commit to a specific date and admission time in advance. Even if certain admission times are sold out, you will still be able to pass through the entrance.

You will find the admission time on your ticket. Please pass the entrance within the specified time. You do not have to be there earlier.

No. Public transport is not included in the Christmas Garden ticket.

In order to provide all guests with an atmospheric experience, the admission time is staggered per 30 minutes. The admission time is stated on your ticket. Please pass the entrance within the specified half hour. Example: If you have purchased a ticket for 17:30, you can enter between 17:30 and 18:00. Of course you can stay longer than 30 minutes in the Christmas Garden.

Information on how to find us and parking facilities can be found here.

All information on opening hours can be found here.

All information on opening hours can be found here.

The last admission to the circular route is at 20:00.

No. The needs of the animals at Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover are the top priority. A team of zoologists has therefore evaluated every Christmas Garden installation and offer in advance and assessed its location in the zoo. Each event takes place exclusively in areas where it is ensured that the animals do not feel disturbed.

No. Day and annual tickets for the Adventure Zoo are not valid, as the Christmas Garden is an event that takes place in the evening hours at the Adventure Zoo. If you have an annual pass for the Adventure Zoo, you will receive a 10% discount when you buy your tickets at the Christmas Garden box office.

No. Please understand that dogs (also on a lead, in rucksacks, bags etc.) and other animals may not be taken into the Christmas Garden. Officially registered assistance dogs (e.g. guide dogs) are of course excluded.

Yes, you may bring a pram/stroller.

No. The animal enclosures are not part of the Christmas Garden and remain closed in the evening. You can visit the animal enclosures during their regular opening hours.

If you have lost something in the Christmas Garden, please send us an e-mail with a description of the lost item.

We are meeting the increased security requirements of recent years with increased security personnel and a professional admission organization, taking into account current standards. To ensure speedy admission, we kindly ask you not to bring large bags.

The Christmas Garden is an open-air event and the winter evenings can get very cold. We therefore recommend that you wear warm, weatherproof clothing and sturdy shoes. Please also bring an umbrella if necessary.

Yes, the Christmas Garden takes place whatever the weather - even if it rains. Please be aware of this before purchasing a ticket. Tickets cannot be returned due to bad weather unless there is an acute risk to our guests.

No. Bicycles, sledges, balance bikes and other children's vehicles may not be taken onto the Christmas Garden grounds for safety reasons.

You are cordially invited to photograph our installations. Of course, you are welcome to bring a tripod. We would be delighted if you would capture the special atmosphere of the Christmas Garden and share your impressions with us on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook under #christmasgarden. Please understand that, for safety reasons, photography with drones is not permitted. Photographs and films may only be taken at our event for private purposes. Recordings for commercial purposes are not permitted.

Information on the energy efficiency and sustainability of our events can be found here.

Yes, you can find the music from the Christmas Garden on all popular music streaming services. You can find a list here.

There are currently fraudulent competitions circulating on social media that are allegedly organized in the name of Christmas Garden. Please note that we are in no way associated with these competitions. You will never be asked for confidential information such as bank details or telephone numbers in official competitions. To make sure you are entering a genuine Christmas Garden competition, please check that it has been published directly on our official channels. Stay vigilant and protect your data!

Yes, there are barrier-free toilets on the premises.

There are low-barrier paths for visitors with wheelchairs or baby carriages, but the natural conditions on site can still be a challenge.

Visitors with a disabled person's pass (mark B) can take an accompanying person into the Christmas Garden free of charge. However, children and adults with disabilities require a regular ticket. The accompanying person does not need their own ticket, but can pass through the entrance with the person they are accompanying. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any discounts for guests with disabilities who do not have the B mark.

Adult visitors with disabilities require an adult ticket. Children with disabilities require a ticket for children. On presentation of a disabled person's ID (mark B), an accompanying person receives free admission to the Christmas Garden. The accompanying person does not need their own ticket. They can pass through the entrance with the person they are accompanying. Unfortunately, we cannot offer any discounts for guests with disabilities who do not have the B mark.

No. Unfortunately, the Christmas Garden Hannover does not host Christmas parties.

Yes, it is possible to purchase food and drinks in cash and with a debit/credit card.

Yes, you will also find vegetarian and vegan dishes at our festively decorated food stalls.

Yes, our varied gastronomic offer awaits you along the circular route at Christmas-decorated huts and invites you to take a short break during your magical journey.