Castle · Hanover · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castle Niedersächsischer Landtag in Hanover

Niedersächsischer Landtag is a castle in Hanover, Lower Saxony. This place has a story in the app. 49 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 850 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench, a water point and a bike pump.

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Castle Niedersächsischer Landtag in Hanover

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Story · Niedersächsischer Landtag

You're standing at the Leineschloss, right in the old town of Hanover. This is where the Landtag of Lower Saxony meets, the parliament of this German state. Take a good look at the building. It's a classicist palace complex, and that's no accident. Until 1866, this was the residence of the kings of Hanover. Where monarchs once lived, politicians now argue it out.

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Niedersächsischer Landtag in Hanover: the parliament of Lower Saxony

The Niedersächsischer Landtag, also known as the Leineschloss, is a castle in Hanover where the parliament of the Land of Lower Saxony meets. The parliament has 146 members. Until 1866, the kings of Hanover lived here. Gerhard Schröder also worked here as minister-president of Lower Saxony before he became federal chancellor. You will find the castle at Hannah-Arendt-Platz 1, in the old city centre of Hanover. Nearby are the Hahnsche Buchhandlung memorial at 73 metres and the Göttinger Sieben memorial at 106 metres. The Rademachertreppe is at 123 metres.

History of the Leineschloss

The palace was destroyed. After the rebuilding, parliament was given a permanent home there. Before that, the Landtag sat in a side wing of the town hall, which was so cramped that not all the parliamentary groups, committees and journalists fitted in. The state of Nedersaksen is young. The British, who governed the area after the war, created it on 1 November 1946 by joining Land Hannover, Braunschweig, Oldenburg and Schaumburg-Lippe. In April 1947 the population was allowed to vote for the first time. In 2010 the members of parliament decided to demolish the debating chamber and build a new one on the same spot. Many people thought this was a bad plan. The budget would probably have become too high, so the plan was dropped. Instead, the building underwent a major renovation.

Benches, toilet and drinking water nearby

You'll find benches 70 metres from the Niedersächsischer Landtag, near the Mike-Gehrke-Promenade, and there are 97 benches within 500 metres. The nearest toilet is 25 metres away, at Toilette für alle. It is free to use and wheelchair accessible. There are 11 public toilets within 500 metres. For drinking water, you'll need to walk a little further. The only water point within 500 metres is 357 metres away, on the Karmarschstraße, where you can fill your bottle. There is no bike pump within 500 metres. The nearest one is 849 metres away, on the Hausmannstraße, and it is free to use.

Walking and more to see nearby

The castle is in the centre of Hanover, so it is easy to continue on foot to other places. The sights listed above are all close to each other. The Neues Tor memorial is 126 metres away, so you can see several sights on one short walk. If you fancy a longer walk, carry on to the New Town Hall. This attraction is 462 metres from the castle, which is a fair bit further than the Neues Tor. That makes this stop a good second part of your route, after you have seen the places close to the castle.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 49 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the niedersächsischer landtag in Hanover?

The Niedersächsischer Landtag, also known as the Leineschloss, is the castle where the parliament of the state meets. It is located at Hannah-Arendt-Platz 1 in the old town of Hanover.

When was the niedersächsischer landtag built?

The current building was rebuilt between 1957 and 1962 after it was destroyed, under the direction of architect Dieter Oesterlen. Until 1866, the kings of Hanover lived here.

How many members does the niedersächsischer landtag have?

The parliament has 146 members. It has met in the Leineschloss since 1962.

Is there a toilet near the niedersächsischer landtag?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 25 metres from the Niedersächsischer Landtag, at Toilette für alle. It is free and wheelchair accessible, and there are 11 public toilets within 500 metres.

Are there benches near the niedersächsischer landtag?

Yes, the nearest bench is 70 metres from the Niedersächsischer Landtag, on the Mike-Gehrke-Promenade. There are 97 benches within 500 metres.

Is there drinking water near the niedersächsischer landtag?

Yes, the nearest water tap is 357 metres from the Niedersächsischer Landtag, on Karmarschstraße. You can fill a bottle there.