Hannover Region: Centrally located in the heart of Europe!

Special relationships: The city partnership between Hannover and Poznań

© Ewa and Marek Wojciechowsy

Partnership The partnership between Poznań and Hannover was established 37 years ago, on October 29, 1979. Today, many ties actively connect the communities of both cities. For example, the Hannover Fire Department, Hannover University, the Fuchsbau Festival, the Fête de la Musique festival, and numerous associations engage in close cooperation with partners in Poznań. The city councils and administrations of both cities also maintain good relations and exchange experiences in the field of municipal work, as was recently the case with housing management and pro-family policies.

Poland is a partner of the 2017 Hannover Messe

The Hannover Fair (HANNOVER MESSE), as one of the world’s most important industrial trade fairs, is the ideal venue for showcasing the strength of the Polish economy and further strengthening economic ties—especially between Poland and Germany. The Hannover Fair will take place from April 24 to 28 at the exhibition grounds in Hannover. These are the largest exhibition grounds in the world. As the venue for HANNOVER MESSE and CeBIT, they serve as a showcase for technological innovation every year.

Economic strength and quality of life

Hanover has much more to offer: the highest quality of life and an excellent environment for daily work and economic growth. Renowned universities, international trade fairs, and a strong high-tech industry make Hanover one of the most modern locations in Germany. More than 1 million people live here. Within a 500-kilometer radius, you can reach 130 million people, four of Europe’s largest container ports, five capital cities, and all of Germany’s major industrial centers.

Successful global players and specialized companies

© VGH Insurances

Major, world-renowned brands symbolize the economic boom in the Hanover region, home to companies such as Abbott, Continental, Johnson Controls, Bahlsen, BREE, KIND Hearing Aids, Komatsu-Hanomag, Konica Minolta, MTU Maintenance, Pelikan, Rossmann, Sennheiser electronic, Solvay Deutschland, TUI, and WABCO—all of which have their headquarters here. With 16,000 employees, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is the city’s largest employer, and 32,000 people work in production and supply for the automotive industry in Hanover.

Many large insurance companies, such as Concordia, VGH, and VHV, play a significant role in the city, not to mention the Talanx Group, whose brands Hannover Re and HDI have their headquarters in Hanover. In addition, major financial service providers (Swiss Life, Nord / LB) and the Hanover Stock Exchange also have their headquarters or branches in the city.

The German media sector is represented by global players such as the publishing houses Madsack and Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft, as well as the television production company TVN. In addition to the two major German television networks, ARD and ZDF, numerous private radio and television stations broadcast from Hanover.

An online portal for professionals: http://www.hannover.de/en/specialists

(in English)

Nature and tranquility—as well as the perks of big-city life

© HMTG / Kevin Münkel

The high quality of life in Hanover is evident at every turn: high-caliber cultural and sporting events, an impressive number of museums, fantastic shopping opportunities on one of Germany’s largest pedestrian zones, as well as the famous Royal Gardens in Herrenhausen and the picturesque Old Town. The Royal Gardens serve as the venue for the International Fireworks Competition, during which the best teams from around the world showcase their skills from May through August. On September 2, 2017, the Polish team SUREX will compete for the championship title.

Legendary events, such as the Maschsee Lake Festival or the world’s largest marksmen’s parade, consistently draw huge crowds of tourists and locals. The state of Lower Saxony is famous for its horses and endless bike paths, which wind along rivers or through the highlands of the Harz Mountains. But lovers of wellness and city tourism will also find a rich and interesting array of options here. Lower Saxony, located in northwestern Germany, is the second-largest federal state in terms of area. And with over 41 million overnight visitors annually, it ranks fifth among Germany’s most popular states. More than 10% of visitors are foreigners.

To mark Poland’s participation as a partner at the 2017 HANNOVER MESSE, Hannover Marketing and Tourism Ltd. has expanded its Polish-language website, particularly in the areas of business and tourism. The information can be found at:

Welcome to Lower Saxony,
welcome to the Hannover region!

Press contact:

Hannover Marketing und Tourismus GmbH
Maike Scheunemann, Ricarda Schnieder
presse@hannover-marketing.de
0049 – 511 - 12349026