Audio Guide of Market Church

The church is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., although hours may vary due to religious services; check the official website for updated times. It is easily accessible from Market Square in central Hanover, on foot or by tram (lines 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 17).

Admission to the church is free. To climb the 97-meter tower with panoramic views, the cost is €5 for adults and €3 for children and students; family discounts are available.

A basic visit to the church takes about 20–30 minutes, but if you climb the tower, allow 45–60 minutes in total. It is ideal for a quick stop during your tour of the city center.

Built between 1347 and 1483 in Gothic style, it is an iconic symbol of Hanover, with its 97-meter tower used as a landmark since the Middle Ages. It survived bombing during World War II and hosts impressive organ concerts.

The best time is in spring or summer during the afternoon, when the light highlights the stained glass and Market Square is lively with markets. Avoid Sunday mornings if you do not want to coincide with services.

The ground floor of the church is accessible with ramps, but the tower requires climbing 288 steps and has no elevator, so it is not suitable for wheelchairs. Contact +49 511 3567-222 for more details.

Just a few minutes away on foot you will find the New Town Hall with its visitable dome, Lake Maschsee, and the Hanover Opera House. Explore the pedestrian area around Kröpcke for shops and cafés.

Climb the tower for 360° views of Hanover, wear comfortable shoes for the stairs, and download the audio guide in English at IAudioguia for a richer experience as you walk around. Bring a camera for sunset photos.