Best Time to Visit

While Hannover is always worth a visit, the summer months between May and September offer the most when it comes to both wonderful weather and great events such as the Maschsee Lake Festival or a Marksmen Funfair. The winter in Hannover can get quite cold and, due to its northern location, also snowy but the fantastic Christmas markets can only be enjoyed then. Although it may be more rainy, do visit Hannover during spring and autumn for seeing the city less crowded and in more of a relaxed, natural state.

Passport / Visa

Germany can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of most European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travelers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Hannover Airport

Hannover Airport, north to Hannover, is one of the leading airports in Northern Germany, and the most important hub within the federal state of Lower Saxony. Taxis are available right outside of all terminals of the arrival level, and a ride into the city takes around 20 minutes. Buses and interurban trains operate regularly, and the airport also features a direct train connection to Hannover main station that can be reach in 17 minutes. The airport's website informs about different schedules, and also shuttles services, while all venues and shops available in and around the airport are presented as well.

• Web:

  www.hannover-airport.de

• Address:

  Petzelstraße 84, Langenhagen

• Phone:

  +49 511 977 0

Public Transport

The public transport in Hannover is operated by GVH, an union of six transport companies in the Hannover region, that features an expanded transport network of interurban trains, trams and buses. While you can buy your tickets of different kinds on board, via app, at vending machines and in service and sales centers, keep in mind that the HannoverCard includes free travel in the public transport within the entire Hannover Region.

• Web:

  www.gvh.de

• E-mail:

  info@gvh.de

• Address:

  Karmarschstraße 30/32, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 166 80

Taxi

Taxis serve across the whole town, and they can be either met at a taxi stop or called via phone – be aware that the prices always depend on the taximeter. While Hannoversche Funk-Taxi-Zentrale might be most known, there are several other reliable services: Hallo Taxi 3811 +49 511 381 1 Franka Thomas Taxiunternehmen Neue-Land-Straße 17, Hannover +49 511 388 371 4

• Address:

  Isernhagener Straße 20, Hannover

• Phone:

  +49 511 876 561 0

Electricity

230 V, 50 Hz, C/F