General information
Garden rules
Permitted are:
- Folding chairs (single-seater) with a flexible seat and backrest made of fabric, pushchairs, buggies and bicycle trailers for children up to max. 4 years of age
The following are not permitted:
- Barbecuing and lighting open fires (e.g. candles)
- Riding or carrying bicycles
- Pulling load carriers (e.g. handcarts, sack trucks, trailers, shopping trolleys / "Hackenporsche", suitcases / rucksacks with wheels, etc.)
- Bringing dogs into the large garden
- It is not permitted to bring parasols, (folding) deckchairs, folding chairs, beanbags, beer tent sets, beer crates, tables, cool boxes or similar items.
- Blocking the escape routes with picnic blankets
- Entering or even damaging flower beds, sculptures and fountains
Security areas
Source: HVG Front-of-Row tickets - exclusive and up close!
After last year's premiere, there will be another opportunity in 2026 to secure a place in the exclusive Front-of-row area to be secured. These seats relate to the seating and lawn areas within the three fingers in the area directly adjacent to the fireworks show. The limited offer is aimed at all those who want to enjoy the International Fireworks Competition in the Herrenhausen Gardens in a particularly relaxed and comfortable way.
This is how it works:
The front-of-row tickets can only be purchased in the ticket shop in addition to the regular admission ticket.
Guests show their separate front-of-row ticket at the main entrance “Prinzentor” and receive the corresponding access wristband. Access is then directly at the booked area, i.e. one of three so-called „fingers“.
Important: The front-of-row ticket only entitles you to access the booked „finger“; regular admission to the event is required separately.
What makes front-of-row tickets so special?
With a front-of-row ticket, you can sit or picnic directly in the three so-called „fingers“ - i.e. right next to the fireworks area. The big advantage: while all other guests have to leave the area for the fireworks and move to standing room, guests can remain seated in the three fingers and enjoy the entire evening in a relaxed manner - from the supporting programme to the grand finale in the sky. In addition, there is complete flexibility: with the wristband, access is possible at any time - without any crowds and with maximum freedom of movement.
√ up close and personal: sit or picnic directly in the three so-called Fingers - in the immediate vicinity of the fireworks area.
√ exclusive advantage: remain relaxed even after the safety evacuation.
√ Flexibility: come and go with the ribbon at any time, no stress - full freedom of movement.
√ more comfort: more space, less crowds thanks to strictly limited tickets.
The three zones:
The exclusive pitches are divided into three zones:
- Orange Zone
- Blue zone
- Pink zone
Please note: All zones offer seating (on gravelled areas along the flower beds) as well as grassy areas (for visitors with picnic blankets).
The number of seats in the respective zones is limited!
Car park guidance system
Source: HVG Departure regulations
Please note that the traffic measures will only be implemented at the start of the fireworks display and only apply to the departure after the event! There are no special regulations for travelling to the event. We also recommend that all visitors travel by public transport.
The admission ticket is valid on the day of the event from three hours before the start of the event until 05:00 on the following day as a ticket for all public transport in the entire GVH fare zone (zones ABC). The "Herrenhäuser Gärten" stop (lines 4 and 5) is located directly at the entrances to the fireworks competition.
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