Hemmingen (German pronunciation: [ˈhɛmɪŋən] ) is a town in the district of Hanover, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 6 km south of Hanover.

Until December 2004, Hemmingen belonged to the Regierungsbezirk Hannover, which was dissolved in January 2005.

Districts

Hemmingen is divided into 7 districts:

• Arnum
• Devese
• Harkenbleck
• Hemmingen-Westerfeld
• Hiddestorf
• Ohlendorf
• Wilkenburg

Education

Hemmingen has 3 primary schools and one comprehensive school.

Twin towns – sister cities

Hemmingen is twinned with:

• Murowana Goślina, Poland
• South Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
• Yvetot, France