Podcast Tour Hannover's Public Art: 6 Sculptures & Monuments

Six sculptures that shaped a city's argument with itself

A self-guided podcast tour of Hanover's public art takes you through 3.4 km and six stations (a monumental steel entrance, three protest-era sculptures, a bronze archer, and a kinetic piece) with expert and local audio narration delivered through an app that guides your route and answers questions as you walk.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hanover's public art installations

• Visit avant-garde bus stop by Mendini
• See 23-meter steel sculpture by John Henry
• View colorful sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle
• Observe Göttingen Seven Monument by Bodini
• Admire The Archer bronze sculpture
• Discover Hellebardier kinetic sculpture

The experience

The tour starts with an avant-garde bus stop designed by Alessandro Mendini, a piece that proves world-class art doesn't need a museum building. From there, the app guides you to a 23-meter-high abstract steel sculpture marking the dramatic northern entrance to Hanover's Sculpture Mile. The audio (delivered by experts and locals in podcast style) explains how each work arrived in the city and what it meant when it got there.

Three lush, colorful sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle caused massive public protests in 1974 before becoming Hanover's beloved mascots. The tour walks you through that collision between outrage and acceptance, then moves to the Göttingen Seven Monument, a somber bronze honoring seven professors who sacrificed their careers in 1837 to protest an absolutist king. You'll also encounter Ernst Moritz Geyger's bronze archer (a classical, tense figure that stands in sharp contrast to the modern work around it), and Alexander Calder's kinetic Hellebardier, a dynamic sculpture that summarizes Hanover's commitment to accessible, first-rate public art.

The app provides precise navigation between stops and lets you ask questions about the story and surroundings as you move through the city. The whole route takes roughly 105 minutes and covers 3.4 km at your own pace. Service animals are welcome, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need to break up the walk.

What’s included

• Podcast-style audio narration by experts and locals.
• interactive in-app guide with navigation between the six stops.
• ability to ask questions about the art and surroundings through the app.
• access to verified stories and context woven into the tour experience.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

Audio guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Thread

Is this one for you?The audio is in English or German, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably in your chosen language. The self-guided format and app navigation mean you set your own pace through the 105 minutes, pausing where the story holds you longest.

Top questions

What is the Niki de Saint Phalle sculpture, and why did it cause protests?

Three lush, colorful sculptures by Niki de Saint Phalle provoked massive public protests in 1974 when they arrived in Hanover, but they eventually became beloved city landmarks and remain part of the tour's route.

How does the app guide me between the six stops?

The in-app navigation provides precise directions between each of the six stations, so you don't need to plan the route yourself. The app also answers questions about the art and surroundings as you walk.

Can I take this tour if I'm not very fit or if I use a mobility aid?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and covers 3.4 km at your own pace. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to break up the walk or skip sections.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The podcast-style audio is available in English and German, so you can choose the language that suits you when you start the tour.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

The tour is suitable for ages 13 and up. Younger children may find the content and walking distance challenging, though service animals are welcome throughout.