Hanover - important information
Messe Hannover: Address, arrival, parking, hotels and tips
Hannover is a world-renowned trade fair location and organises numerous events every year. Messe Hannover is one of the world's leading trade fair organisers. Internationally renowned leading trade fairs are part of the trade fair company's programme.
Very well-known and popular leading trade fairs are INTERSCHUTZ, Hannover Messe and IAA Commercial Vehicles. Other interesting trade fairs include the eroFame erotic fair, Infa as the largest experience and shopping fair and the Cosmetica cosmetics fair.
The exhibition centre covers an area of 392,453 m² and includes 24 halls and pavilions. There is also an open-air area of 58,000 m². Due to its size, Messe Hannover has the largest exhibition centre in the world.
- INTERSCHUTZ - as the leading international trade fair for fire protection, safety and rescue with over 1,500 exhibitors
- Hanover Fair - as the world's leading trade fair for the industry with over 6,000 exhibitors and around 200,000 visitors
- IAA Commercial Vehicles - as the world's leading trade fair for mobility, logistics and transport with over 2,000 companies
Current trade fair dates in Hanover
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Note: Trade fair information is currently not translated into English and is therefore only available on the German website.
Addresses of the Hanover Trade Fair Centre
Main exhibition centre Hanover
Hanover Fair
Exhibition centre
30521 Hanover
Other trade fair & congress venues in Hanover
Congress Centre Wienecke XI
Hildesheimer Street 380
30519 Hanover
German Exhibition Centre
Hermesallee
30521 Hanover
Vahrenwald leisure centre
Vahrenwalder Street 92
30165 Hanover
Hanover Congress Centre
Theodor-Heuss-Platz 1-3
30175 Hanover
Herrenhausen Gardens
Herrenhäuser Str.4
30419 Hanover
TUI Arena
EXPO Plaza 7
30539 Hanover
How to get to the Hanover Trade Fair Centre
Arrival via the motorway
Hannover is well connected to the motorway network. Whether from the north, east, south or west, Hanover is easily accessible from all directions via either the A7 or the A2 motorway.
From the A7 and A2 motorways, change to the A37 (also known as the B3 Messe-Schnellweg). Follow the signs for Hannover/Messe.
Travelling by plane
Hanover has an airport that is around 30 km from the exhibition centre. There is an S-Bahn station directly at the airport for onward travel.
Continue with the S-Bahn
Take the S5 line from the airport to Hanover Central Station. At the main station, take the underground line U8 in the direction of Messe Nord.
Continue by taxi to the exhibition centre
You can also order a taxi to take you from the airport to the trade fair centre. The journey takes around 30 minutes, depending on the volume of traffic.
Costs: around 50€
Travelling by train
The centrally located main railway station in Hanover can be reached from all directions by the climate-friendly train. The station is 10 km from the exhibition centre.
Continue with the underground
Once you arrive at the station, you can continue your journey by underground. Take the U8 and get off at the Messe/Nord stop. The stop is located directly at the exhibition centre.
Continue with the S-Bahn
It is also possible to take the S-Bahn 4 in the direction of Hildesheim Hauptbahnhof to the Messe/Laatze stop. It is a 5-minute walk to the exhibition centre entrance.
Continue by taxi
Or get a taxi to take you further. With about 25€ you will have to pay for the journey.
Parking at the Hanover Exhibition Centre
There is no shortage of parking spaces at the largest exhibition centre. There are over 28,000 parking spaces for vehicles. There is a modern parking guidance system so that visitors can quickly find their way to the car parks.
Car parks Messe Nord
Numerous car parks (P1 to P10) are available to visitors at the Messe Nord entrance.
Cost: between €6 and €11 depending on the trade fair
Car parks Messe Ost
There is also a large number of car parks (P11 - P19) in the eastern area, which can be reached quickly.
Cost: between €6 and €11 depending on the trade fair
Car parks Messe Süd
Car parks P26 to P33 are available in the southern section of the Hannover Exhibition Centre.
Cost: between €6 and €11 depending on the trade fair
Car parks Messe West
There are further car parks in the western area of the exhibition centre. There are car parks P34 to P39 and car park P45 for parking vehicles.
Cost: between €6 and €11 depending on the trade fair
P+R car parks on the outskirts of the city
In addition to the paid car parks, there are also free car parks on the outskirts of the city that you can use.
Hotels & Motels
near the Hanover exhibition centre
| Distance Messse Hannover | Category | Name | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 km | 4 star hotel | Radisson Blu Hotel Hanover | Expo Plaza 5, 30539 Hanover | from 87€ |
| 0.6 km | 4 star hotel | Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg | Gut Kronsberg 1, 30539 Hanover | from 124€ |
| 1.6 km | 3 star hotel | Hotel Near By | Würzburger Str. 17, 30880 Laatzen | from 55€ |
| 0.9 km | 2 star hotel | FRTG Expotel Hannover AG & Co. KG | Augsburger Str. 2A, 30880 Laatzen | from 50€ |
| 4.3 km | Hostel | Bed'nBudget Expo-Hostel | Hildesheimer Str. 380, 30519 Hanover | from 40€ |
Promoter in Hanover
Note: Promoter information is currently not translated into English and is therefore only available on the German site.
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