Mittelland Canal, Hanover

Name: Mittelland Canal
Address: Hanover, Germany

#44 among attractions in Hanover

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The Mittelland Canal, also known as the Midland Canal, is a major canal in central Germany. It forms an important link in the waterway network of that country, providing the principal east-west inland waterway connection. Its significance goes beyond Germany as it links France, Switzerland and the Benelux countries with Poland, the Czech Republic and the Baltic Sea. ()

Local name: Mittellandkanal Coordinates: 52°25'16"N, 9°42'4"E

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Nord (Vinnhorst)Hanover Germany

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Mittelland Canal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Herrenhausen Gardens, Herrenhausen Palace, Georgengarten, Herrenhäuser Kirche.

2.1 miS
Sprawling, 17th-century formal gardens
Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover
53 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Hanover, Germany, the Herrenhausen Gardens stand as a testament to the grandeur of baroque landscape design and the timeless beauty of botanical artistry. Spanning an impressive area, this majestic garden complex, which dates back to the...
2.1 miS
Museum, Neoclassical architecture
Herrenhausen Palace, Hanover
53 min walk • Herrenhausen Palace, a regal testament to the splendor of the past, stands proudly in the city of Hanover, Germany. This historic palace serves not only as a reminder of the city's royal heritage but also as a cultural hub that attracts visitors from around the globe.
2.5 miS
Park
Georgengarten, Hanover
64 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Hanover, Germany, Georgengarten stands as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty. This expansive park, a part of the larger Herrenhausen Gardens, offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
2 miS
Church
Herrenhäuser Kirche, Hanover
51 min walk • The German: Herrenhäuser Kirche in Hanover-Herrenhausen, Lower Saxony, Germany is a church built in neo-Gothic style. Located close to the Herrenhausen Gardens, it belongs to the Lutheran congregation of the Herrenhausen-Leinhausen parish and is a listed historic building.
2.1 miW
Mosque
Baitus Sami Mosque, Hanover
55 min walk • Baitus Sami Mosque is located in the German city of Hannover, Lower Saxony. The Baitus Sami is the first and currently the "only mosque in Hanover with a dome and minaret." Built for the Ahmadiyya movement, the mosque area comprises approximately 2,800 square metres, with space for 300 worshippers.
1.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Herrenhausen-Stöcken, Hanover
35 min walk • Herrenhausen-Stöcken is a borough of the German city of Hanover, northwest of the city centre. In 2020 it had a population of 37,543. It consists of the quarters Burg, Herrenhausen, Ledeburg, Leinhausen, Marienwerder and Stöcken. Industries include Johnson Controls and Herrenhäuser Brewery founded in 1868.
2 miS
52°23'33"N • 9°41'56"E
Sea Life, Hanover
51 min walk • Aquarium, Zoo, Park
2.2 miNE
Area
Langenhagen, Hanover
57 min walk • Langenhagen is a town in the Hanover district of Lower Saxony, Germany.
1.8 miSW
Cemetery
Stadtfriedhof Stöcken, Hanover
46 min walk • Stöcken City Cemetery is a municipal cemetery of the city of Hannover in the Stöcken district. It was opened in 1891 as the second city cemetery and was enlarged in several steps over the next decades.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Hannover-Nordstadt, Hanover
28 min walk • The Nordstadt is the university quarter in the German city of Hanover. Part of the borough Hanover-Nord, it has 17,684 inhabitants. It was originally characterized by small factories and a big railway freightyard closed in 1996. During World War II large parts of the district were destroyed.
1.9 miS
Park, Garden, Botanical garden
Berggarten, Hanover
48 min walk • The Berggarten in the Herrenhausen district of Hanover was created on the slope of an Ice Age sand dune and developed from a vegetable and cultivation garden into a botanical garden.