Romantic Getaway Tip: October 29 to November 2, 2025 - Winter Magic at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, the capital of Lower Saxony
A romantic getaway for Christmas enthusiasts: Winter Magic at Herrenhausen - pre-Christmas stalls between the Gallery and Orangery, a nostalgic carousel, and stilt walkers
October 29 to November 2 - Winter Magic invites you to stroll and enjoy the Herrenhausen Gardens again in 2025 (English, Nederlands, Deutsch)
Hanover. Christmas is in the air when the Courtyard of Honor at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover is illuminated for Winter Magic. Strings of lights and decorated Christmas trees are everywhere, even at the end of October. Yes, you heard right! If you can't wait any longer, hop on the ICE train and head to Hanover to enjoy the aroma of gingerbread and hot punch at Herrenhausen Palace, the adjacent Gallery, and the avenue. The train from Munich takes just over 4 hours. The gallery and the orangery provide a magical backdrop for the pre-Christmas stalls. The nostalgic carousel and several stilt walkers will delight young and old alike.
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| Photo of the flyer announcing the Winter Magic event at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover, photo of the organizer's flyer: Helga Waess |
Starting Wednesday, October 19, 2025, around 130 exhibitors will be welcoming visitors.
Winter Magic promises delights and a fantastic culinary selection in front of the castle:
- finest almond nougat,
- winter stollen,
- doughnuts,
- fresh Baumkuchen (tree cake),
- roasted chestnuts,
- delicious wild boar burgers,
- raclette specialties,
- Finnish flame-grilled salmon,
- mulled wine,
- apple punch, coffee, hot chocolate, and teas are all available.
The wait for Christmas is already getting romantic in Hanover
The castle's courtyard, the gallery, and the magnificent avenue will be transformed into a fairytale setting for a pre-Christmas market.
Everything that warms and delights body and soul during the cold season will be offered here starting October 29:
- mulled wine, cookies, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, and wonderful gifts for a cozy home.
As a special highlight, the Great Garden will be open free of charge
- from 4:30 pm for all Winter Magic visitors with a Winter Magic ticket.
In the evening twilight, which, thanks to the time change, now falls as early as 5 pm, the Great Baroque Garden will be romantically illuminated.
... Winter Magic at Herrenhausen Palace in Hanover
Location
Herrenhäuser Str. 3
30419 Hanover
- Tickets are available on-site at the box office every day
- or online in advance - available on the organizer's website
Winter Magic Opening Hours in the Palace Courtyard and Gallery of Herrenhausen Palace
- October 29, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- October 30, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- October 31, 2025 - November 1, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- November 2, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Winter Magic is also open on the public holiday, October 31!
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| Opernhaus, Hannover - Foto: Helga Waess |
