Hanover lies in the North German Plain on the Leine River at an average elevation of 58 meters above sea level. The Leine flows through the city at 47–50 m; the artificial Maschsee lies at 48 m. Southwest of the city, the terrain rises to the Deister hills at 405 m, visible on clear days from the city center.
That works out to roughly 190 feet above sea level. The nearby cities compared on this page average 21 m, putting Hanover about 37 m higher.
Quick Facts
| Elevation (above sea level) | 58 m |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 52.3705° N, 9.7332° E |
| Country | Germany |
| Continent | Europe |
Compare elevations – nearby cities
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg | 8 | Germany |
| Berlin | 34 | Germany |
| Bremen | 20 | Germany |
Cities with a similar elevation
The following cities sit at an elevation similar to Hanover (58 m above sea level):
| City | Elevation (m) | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Cologne | 59 | Germany |
| Mönchengladbach | 59 | Germany |
| Magdeburg | 56 | Germany |
| Manchester | 60 | United Kingdom |
| Bonn | 64 | Germany |
| Gelsenkirchen | 49 | Germany |
Frequently Asked Questions
How high is Hanover above sea level?
Hanover averages 58 m above sea level. The Leine flows at 47–50 m; the Maschsee at 48 m; southern and western outskirts reach 80–100 m.
What is the Deister near Hanover?
The Deister is a forested ridge southwest of Hanover rising to 405 m above sea level. It belongs to the Lower Saxon Uplands and is visible from Hanover's city center on clear days.
Why does Hanover have so many green spaces?
Hanover was heavily destroyed in WWII and deliberately rebuilt with wide green corridors. The Eilenriede city forest (650 ha) in the urban core is one of Germany's largest inner-city forests.