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ECONOMY, TRAINING, LIFE and LEISURE

Take a stroll through the Herrenhäuser Gardens and the charming
streets of the Old Town, through the various Christmas markets, or
relax and unwind whilst enjoying Europe's largest city forest -
Hanover has something for everyone. The lively city centre invites
you to shop till you drop, before stopping off for some sustenance at
one of the many restaurants and cafés. Hanover has international
flair as a trade fair and event city and as the origin of innovative
ideas, successful start-ups and excellent training. Hanover has an
excellent reputation in this regard.

HANOVER - CENTRAL LOCATION IN GERMANY

The central location is one of Hanover's numerous assets: Its
direct location on both the A2 and A7 motorways, the ICE network of
the Deutsche Bahn and the international airport ensure that Hanover
is quickly and easily accessible. The excellent infrastructure in
town not only makes Hanover a popular destination, but also the ideal
starting point for excursions to the Lüneburg Heath, the Harz
mountains or to the historical cities of Lower Saxony such as Celle,
Goslar or Hamlin.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS IN HANOVER

Three Christmas markets give the entire city centre a festive
atmosphere. In the old town, next to the Marktkirche, over 190 stalls
sell Christmas decorations, arts and crafts and Christmas
specialities. On the Ballhofplatz, a Finnish Christmas village lures
you in to take a break by the campfire. In the historic village on
the old city wall, craftsmen offer an insight into their skills. In
the midst of the "Wishing Well Forest", a golden ring at the Oskar
Winter Fountain ensures that wishes come true. One of the largest
pedestrian zones in Germany offers a huge selection of shops and
other locales - the ideal prerequisites for a Christmas shopping
trip.

47,000 students IN HANOVER

Hanover is characterized by a diverse university and research
community - of world-class scientific calibre and degree programs in
virtually all subjects. With around 28,000 students, the Gottfried
Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover is Lower Saxony's second largest
university. The Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH) [Hanover
Medical School], which sets international standards with innovative
transplantation medicine, is world-renowned. Other programs such as
the Hochschule Hannover, the Tierärztliche Hochschule [University of
Veterinary Medicine] or the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien
Hannover (HMTMH) [University of Music, Drama and Media Hanover]
provide a wide range of courses - from economics, law and medicine,
through science and technology, to the humanities and arts.

Hanover - the location for start-ups

As a "start-up city," Hanover has unique strengths. The
established large companies, which shape the city as a manufacturing
hub, benefit from the innovation-driven culture of the many young
start-ups - which in turn find attractive customers, coaches and
collaboration partners in the companies and corporations.

Central business location: MADE IN HANOVER

In order to choose a location, you need facts: The Hanover region
is one of the leading economic areas in northern Germany. This is
where the most important roads and railway connections in Europe
intersect. Its future prospects as an industrial location and service
metropolis, paired with its impressive retail space and role as a
commercial hub, are outstanding.

Well-known brands and global corporations give the economic region
additional international appeal: Bahlsen, KIND Hörgeräte,
Komatsu-Hanomag, MTU Maintenance, Rossmann, Sennheiser electronic,
Solvay Deutschland and TUI are all based here. Of particular
importance are the automotive industry (Volkswagen Commercial
Vehicles, Continental, Johnson Controls and WABCO) as well as the
insurance and financial services industry (Concordia, VGH, VHV,
Talanx with brands such as Hannover RE and Swiss Life, NORD/LB). In
addition to corporations, mid-sized companies and many smaller
companies, a thriving start-up scene complements the Hanover business
location.

THE TRADE FAIR AND CONGRESS METROPOLIS IN THE HEART OF EUROPE

As a major trade fair city worldwide, Hanover can look back on
more than 70 years of tradition. The Hanover trade fair centre is the
venue for internationally leading trade fairs such as CEBIT, HANNOVER
MESSE, IAA Nutzfahrzeuge, DOMOTEX, LIGNA, EMO and AGRITECHNICA.
Hanover also plays an important role as a conference and congress
venue, boasting a wide range of extraordinary locations.

Press Contact:
Maike Scheunemann, | Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
Vahrenwalder Straße 7 | D-30165 Hanover, Germany
Tel.: 0049 511/123490 26 | E-Mail presse@hannover-marketing.de

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