Golden carriage and history: Herrenhausen Castle celebrates reopening!

Golden carriage and history: Herrenhausen Castle celebrates reopening!

The Herrenhausen Gardens in Hanover, a true jewel under the baroque gardens in Europe, will open their doors again on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. After a more than ten-month closing time, the redesigned museum in Herrenhausen Castle offers a brand new exhibition entitled "Four carriages and a kingdom. Hannover 1814-1866". n-tv reports that the exhibition also gives exciting insights into time when the rulers of Hannover also granted British monarchs were. A highlight is Georg IV's golden carriage, which was used in 1821 during his visit to Hanover and is available as a loan from Ernst August Prince of Hanover.

The mansion gardens attract over 600,000 visitors every year, and in this special anniversary year to celebrate the 350th birthday of the baroque complex, this number could even be exceeded. The castle, which was destroyed in World War II, experienced a style -friendly resurrection by the Volkswagen Foundation after extensive renovation work from 2009 to 2013. NDR reports that the castle is now housed a modern conference center and used as a museum in the side wings.

For a large reopening from 4.30 p.m., cabaret attractions are also planned in the large garden. On the opening day, owners of an annual ticket and the museum map will receive free admission; For all other visitors, the admission price is only four euros. The Herrenhäuser Gardens themselves are not only known for their impressive gardens, but also as a retreat for the Welfen during their rule. The gardens are a total work of art with different areas that invite you to explore, such as the mountain garden, which houses one of the largest orchid collections in the world.

The Herrenhausen Castle, which also plays a role in the context of German history, served as a meeting point for the court society for almost 200 years and is now being revived with the reopening of the castle museum. It is estimated by many visitors and the anticipation for the new perspectives on the large garden that the converted entrance area offers is noticeable.

a historical framework

In recent years, Hanover has invested a lot in the revival of its historical sites, and the mansion gardens are a prime example. The baroque facility, which was created by the Elector Sophie between 1679 and 1714, is more than just a place of nature - it tells stories of power and rule the Welfen. Visitors come from near and far to admire the magnificent ponds, cascades and sculptures.

Overall, the reopening of the castle museum promises a festival for the senses and a wonderful opportunity to experience the royal history of Hannovers up close. If you have the opportunity on Wednesday, you should not miss this cultural enrichment!