Hannover > Hannover Experience

Advantages: a little unknown " gem" of Germany
Disadvantages: none of the low cost airlines fly from anywhere in the Uk to Hannover

Hannover has lots to offer and you are guaranteed to find something for everyone. On arrival at Langenhagen airport the S-Bahn is the best way to get into the centre of town. The exhibition centre (Messe) plays host to some of the world largest exhibitions such as CEBIT ( computers etc), then there is Hannover Zoo which is a great day out for any animal lover. Fancy a a boat ride than head to the Maschsee. The easiest way to see the city other than ...
...is an underground shopping area which takes you from the shopping centre to the main station. Hannover also has a great nightlife from theatre, opera to funky cafes and nightclubs, you are bound to find something that takes your fancy. There is only one thing left to say: Enjoy! ... Read review

Advantages: Big city feel, plenty to see and do
Disadvantages: Overuse of concrete when rebuilding the city centre gives it a very grey feel in winter

I lived in Hannover for my year abroad during my German couse at university, and found it a great place to live. Since my time there (96-97) the city has been spruced up a great deal as the EXPO has come to town, but essentially it still offers a surprising amount for the casual traveller to enjoy. There is a large shopping centre, stretching from the Hauptbahnhof, round Kröpcke square and down to the remnants of the old town (Hannover was severely ...
...of the Altstadt was painstakingly rebuilt), and the old town in particular offers many a bar and restaurant where you can enjoy good food and drink. The town hall buildings and the Maschsee, a vast artificial lake that freezes solid in winter are well worth a visit, as are the Herrenhäuser Gardens to the north of the city centre. The old royal palace there was destroyed in the bombing but the ceremonial gardens and fountains remain and are in good ... Read review

Advantages: Quaint
Disadvantages: Not much happening

Hannover is a great place in Germany, we stayed near there for about a week. I must say the scenery and weather is pretty much the same as in England with endless rain. Hannover has a great market for all of those shopaholics, or those who love a good hearty barter with the owners. There are also a good few restaurants, who have expert chefs. I really advise you to go to a Konditorei if you go to Germany, it is just a really old fashioned cake shop ... Read review

Advantages: There´s no place in the world you can compare with this
Disadvantages: A bit too expensive

Of course you have to see Expo 2000 in Hannover, Germany! Yes, it is expensive! Yes, it is full of fascinating multimedia-shows (Don´t miss the cinema in the UAR-pavillon!). Yes, you hardly can see a third of it on one day. Yes, you will be tired after a long, highly interesting day. Yes, you will want to go again. So, why not? It is difficult to recommend any special location, everywhere you can find very interesting things or informations. But ...
...would like to say: The architecture of the new pavillons, the Epo-lift, the German show and the Scandinavian pavillons. My number one is the Finnish pavillon and what I really can recommend is a bag of pirakoita from the buffet at the Finnish pavillon together with a glass of beer from the Belgian pavillon right on the other side of the road. But the best is: Come and see yourself! It will be one of the best days of your life! ... Read review

Advantages: Good way to spend your money, Not too crowded
Disadvantages: Expensive, many unimpressive exhibits, internal transportation inadequate

Way back in 1967 when I was at the tender age of 10, my family went to Montreal for a vacation and we spent most of our time at Expo '67. That was one vacation I'll never forget. So, despite some of the negative reviews I'd read about Expo2000, when I got the chance to go to Germany recently, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Unfortunately, I wasn't all that pleased with what I found there. Granted, I was comparing Expo2000 (under the cynical ...
...with a child's innocence) and perhaps this clouded my opinion. Still, my own 15 year old son seemed to reinforce what I was feeling. What struck me first was the large "hanger" type buildings where the smaller countries had their exhibitions. These were sterile on the outside and gave no indication to what was within. Since these were also very large, they seemed to dominate a large portion of the major part of the fairgrounds. This made taking ... Read review