As the host of leading international trade fairs such as Hannover Messe and CeBIT, Hannover has been in pole position for decades. Large events such as the EXPO 2000 world exposition and the FIFA 2006 World Cup have established Hannover’s reputation around the world as a cosmopolitan city, and considerably expanded the demand for a whole range of event locations. As a congress location, Hannover today provides its visitors with a spectrum that covers all of the desired capacities, and satisfies even the most unusual criteria.
Professional, hospitable, diverse
The state capital, the towns and local authorities in the region provide optimal conditions for congress participants – from appropriate accommodation to customised catering and shuttle services. Around 26,000 beds are available in over 500 hotels in all classes. Visitors to Hannover benefit from the short distances between conference locations, sightseeing highlights and transport hubs. Professional and hospitable hosts cater to individual needs, and ensure the success of congresses, trade fairs and events.
Tourists from all over the world are attracted to the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, enjoy the maritime flair of the Maschsee city centre lake, experience an enormous diversity of cultural offers in numerous theatres and museums, not to mention the internationally renowned state opera house. Sports events, open air concerts and local festivals attract visitors throughout the year, who combine attendance at these events with an enormous range of other leisure and recreational activities.
Picturesque corners in historic city centres are perfect for relaxed sightseeing, exotic worlds in the Hannover Adventure Zoo fascinate whole families, and shoppers can enjoy themselves in the largest pedestrian precinct in Germany.
Parties and festivals
Hannover’s events calendar includes festivals, cultural events and sports events throughout the year. Open air concerts are held in the AWD-Arena, the Gilde Parkbühne and at the Expo Plaza. The city turns into a Jazz Mecca on Ascension Day when the big “enercity swinging Hannover” all-day jazz concert takes place in front of the New Town Hall. The live music festival “Fête de la Musique” featuring 800 musicians, attracts hundreds of thousands to twenty stages around the city for the 10-hour-long festival. The TUI Arena and AWD-hall are indoor locations for thousands of rock and pop fans.
The unique atmosphere of the Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen makes it a much-loved venue for classical concerts, variety acts, and the legendary International Fireworks Competition.
Hannover, the trade fair and event city, is quickly and comfortably reached via Hannover Airport, the A2 and A7 motorways, as well as the Deutsche Bahn ICE high speed train network. The whole region is also covered by a dense local public transport network – additional aspects which help make Hannover an optimal location for your event.
Contact Details
HannoverKongress
Prinzenstr. 6
D-30159 Hannover
Tel: +49 511 168-45313
Fax: +49 511 168-45314
Email: info@hannoverkongress.de
Website: www.hannoverkongress.de
