Hannover Messe 2027: what to do in Hannover after hours

19 to 23 April 2027 · ExpectedHannover, Germany

Hannover Messe keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Hannover.

Tours in Hannover Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Locals rent private rooms during the fair through the official accommodation service.

Airport to Hannover Exhibition Grounds

Hannover airport (HAJ) is 17 minutes by S-Bahn; Hamburg and Frankfurt are 1 and 2 hours by ICE.

S-Bahn and trams to Messe/Laatzen; tickets include transport.

Public transport directions to Hannover Exhibition Grounds

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Private rooms during fairs	Locals rent rooms; hotels triple prices in fair weeks.
Mid-range	City centre	Tram to the Messe.
Splurge	Lake Maschsee	Lakeside hotels.

Three hotels we would book

Links search the nights from 18 April to 24 April. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 19 to 23 April 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Monday 19 April

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

After darkLinden bars.
EatMarkthalle Hannover Food hall

Evening two

Tuesday 20 April

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatBrauhaus Ernst August Brewery pub

Companion day

Tuesday 20 April

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full dayHamburg day trip Full day
Harbour city, 1 hour 15 minutes.

The day after the show

Saturday 24 April

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayHerrenhausen Gardens Half day · Family
Baroque gardens.
EatMarkthalle Hannover Food hall
FreeMaschsee lake walk.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatBrauhaus Ernst August Brewery pub

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Herrenhausen Gardens

Baroque gardens.

See times and prices

Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day

Hamburg day trip

Harbour city, 1 hour 15 minutes.

See times and prices

After dark

Linden bars.

3 tours worth booking for Hannover Messe

Tour	Length	Good for
Herrenhausen Gardens	Half day	Families
Old town walking tour (Red Thread)	Half day	Everyone
Hamburg day trip	Full day	Everyone

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Markthalle Hannover Food hall
Brauhaus Ernst August Brewery pub

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Sprengel Museum.

Getting around on event days

Trams and S-Bahn serve the Messe with fair tickets as transport passes.
Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

Day trips from Hannover

Hamburg: 1 hour 15 minutes
Wolfsburg Autostadt: 35 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Hannover Messe.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Hannover Messe 2027?

The next edition is 19 to 23 April 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Hannover Exhibition Grounds?

Hannover airport (HAJ) is 17 minutes by S-Bahn; Hamburg and Frankfurt are 1 and 2 hours by ICE. S-Bahn and trams to Messe/Laatzen; tickets include transport.

Where should I stay for Hannover Messe?

For most visitors the best base is City centre: Tram to the Messe.

What can we do between sessions at Hannover Messe?

Good short outings in Hannover include Herrenhausen Gardens, Old town walking tour (Red Thread). See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Hannover Messe?

Family-friendly picks: Herrenhausen Gardens. Erlebnis-Zoo Hannover.

How far is Hannover Exhibition Grounds from Hannover centre?

About 8 km in a straight line. S-Bahn and trams to Messe/Laatzen; tickets include transport.

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