Hannover (Germany) > Reviews

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 ... 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 ... Read review

Advantages: Big exposition and easy access by train
Disadvantages: Need more hotel rooms

...business man or inventor , Hannover fair is a good place to visit. ... Read review

Advantages: place
Disadvantages: noise

Hanover (English spelling) is an awesome twon. first of all you will not be able to avoid going to Hanover. if you go on a train anywhere in northern germany they all seem to go through there, but make sure you stop off and go beyond the recently rebuil;t train station. the town is not renowned for its beauty, but it is till not ugly. there are some beautiful parks and one lake next to the footbal ground which is breathtaking (unfortunately hitler ... Read review

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 ... Read review

Advantages: not many
Disadvantages: Too expensive, too much multimedia

...and that I live near Hannover and of course I visited the Expo2000 for myself. But I was both, shocked and amazed about what I saw. The Expo was planned since 1990 (!) and it is still too expensive. To be honest: the creators of the Expo weren t able to plan this world exposition correctly although they had 10 years time. And Germany paid Millions of german marks and the german people who pay their taxes are very angry about this. They paid for the ... Read review

Advantages: atmosphere
Disadvantages: beauty

this city is right in the middle of northern germany and virtually unavoidable for anyone who wants to travel by train in germany. it is not that pretty having been bombed a lot during the war but it is really lively and has a youthful and exuberant atmosphere. it is full of students and at the moment (july 2000) they have the european exhibition there EXPO 2000. this is apparently a little below par but still warrants a visit. there are loads of ... 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 ... Read review