Advantages: Lots to see and do, great public art, good value Disadvantages: I didn't stay long enough
Although I am enthusiastic recycler and cyclist, I will be the first to admit that I contribute to more than my fare share of airplane emissions. I know I should unsubscribe to all the airline mailing lists that land in my inbox but I just can't find the willpower to do that. Every time a new one arrives I have to click through to find out what bargains I might be missing and this is how we found ourselves booking flights to the city of Hannover with the German airline TUI fly.
Digging out the Lonely Planet guide to Germany I wasn't much enlightened - lots of concrete, some fine museums, beautiful and historic gardens. Hannover was heavily bombed during World War Two and, although the centre is dominated by a post-war concrete shopping centre, a section of the Old Town as well as some of the most interesting and attractive public ...
Advantages: A not-to-be-missed event. Disadvantages: Too massive to see it all
Hannover is hosting Expo 2000 from June until October, and has made this small, attractive city a 'must visit' for anyone visiting Germany this year. The Expo is being held in the existing Messe (fairgrounds) on the outskirts of the city, easily reached by train, tram, bus, bike, or car.
We chose to take the train to Hannover, and stayed at Hotel Atlanta, a great hotel in a quiet side-street near the train station. Admission to the Expo is not cheap at 69DM a day, but includes all public transportation, so arriving is simple. The grounds are open from 9am until midnight, with the pavilions open until 9:30. It would be impossible to go into any real detail of what to expect, as the Expo is incredibly huge. Anyone who has not visited a world's fair before will be shocked at the sheer size and scope. Nearly all of the world ...
Advantages: Big exposition and easy access by train Disadvantages: Need more hotel rooms
When we speak about Hannover, the first thing that came into the mind is the exposition center. Well, what can I say, that is the main thing in Hannover. If anyone want to visit the expo and plan to stay in Hannover, they have to make sure they make the boking 3-4 months in advance. When I was there during the easter, I couldn't even find myself a room, not even in Hamburg. Once you settle the accomodation, you will have no worry. There are a variety of food there and is reasonable as well. Even in the Messe, the food are reasonable. Transportation to the fair is easy access from anywhere in the town. If you are a business man or inventor , Hannover fair is a good place to visit. ...
