Photo: ganz-ute / Google MapsABF Hannover 2027: Hotels Near the Exhibition Grounds
ABF 2027 runs 10 to 14 February at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds), Hanover. 83,000+ visitors and about 560 exhibitors for ABF and B.I.G. (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for ABF 2027: the closest hotels to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) are in Hannover Mitte (city centre) and Laatzen, with List / Oststadt a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Hannover Mitte (city centre) · Laatzen · List / Oststadt · Kronsberg.
About ABF
ABF, which Deutsche Messe calls Northern Germany's largest leisure fair, fills the Hannover exhibition grounds from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 February 2027, open daily from 10:00 to 18:00.
It is a public fair for anyone planning a holiday or a new set of wheels: travel and holiday destinations, caravans, motorhomes and campervans, vanlife, bikes and e-mobility, cars with test drives, and outdoor and fitness gear, with a stage programme on top. The B.I.G. building, interiors and garden fair runs alongside it in the same halls, and one ticket covers both.
In 2026 the two fairs drew more than 83,000 visitors and about 560 exhibitors, and caravanning and camping alone took up more than 35,000 square metres. Trams 8 and 18 run from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to the Messe/Nord stop in about 18 minutes, so hotels in the city centre work as well as those in Laatzen and Kronsberg beside the grounds.
This page shows live Hannover hotel rates for your dates; your ABF ticket is bought separately from the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Hannover hotels for ABF sorted by distance to the exhibition grounds, from Laatzen and Kronsberg to the city centre around the Hauptbahnhof
- Live rates for any nights between 10 and 14 February 2027, with dates you can change to fit the fair day or weekend you pick
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while you decide which days to visit
- Rooms for couples, families, camping club groups and exhibitor teams, with an itemised invoice emailed at booking and a group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 10 Feb to 14 Feb 2027
- Length
- 5 days, Wed to Sun
- Venue
- Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
- City
- Hanover, Germany
- Airport
- HAJ
- Attendance
- 83,000+ visitors and about 560 exhibitors for ABF and B.I.G. (2026)
- Sector
- Travel
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Live rates near the venue
Hotels near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) for ABF 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, Feb 9 → Fri, Feb 12, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds), keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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Where should you eat during ABF?
Deutsche Messe lies south of the city near Maschsee lake, with the centre a short S-Bahn or tram ride away. Dining is straightforward and hearty; the Maschsee shore and List district hold the more characterful tables.
Photo: Jante / Google MapsJante
Modern tasting menu
List district, northern Hanover
Hanover's leading contemporary fine-dining restaurant, offering a creative, seasonal tasting menu in an understated room. The city's top choice for a standout dinner.
Tip: Small and popular - book well in advance.
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Photo: Restaurant P'tit Clichy / Google MapsClichy
French
Oststadt, city centre
A long-established French restaurant and Hanover institution, strong on classic cooking and an extensive wine cellar. Dependable for a formal client dinner.
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Photo: Brauhaus Ernst August / Google MapsBrauhaus Ernst August
Brewpub / German
City centre, Schmiedestrasse
A central house brewery famous for its unfiltered 'Ernst August' beer and hearty German fare. Lively and easy for an informal group.
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Photo: Pier 51 / Google MapsPier 51
Modern European / grill
Maschsee lakeshore (near Deutsche Messe side)
A glass-fronted restaurant right on the Maschsee with lake views, grilled fish and steaks. A pleasant, scenic option close to the fairgrounds.
Tip: Ask for a terrace table in warmer months.
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Photo: Christian Drescher / Google MapsMarkthalle Hannover
Market food hall
City centre, Karmarschstrasse
A bustling indoor market known locally as the 'belly of Hanover', with stalls for a quick, varied lunch. The go-to for a fast, affordable bite.
Tip: Closed Sundays; busiest and best around midday.
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Photo: Michaela Mietz-Lück / Google MapsCafe Kropcke
Historic cafe
Kropcke square, city centre
A landmark cafe on Hanover's central Kropcke square, a long-standing meeting point for coffee, cake and light meals. Convenient for an informal catch-up.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after ABF: bookable experiences in Hanover, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Hanover
Hannover 96 football, the enormous Schuetzenfest and the lakeside Maschseefest headline Hanover's summer calendar.
Hannover 96
Football at the Heinz von Heiden Arena beside the Maschsee, close to the Deutsche Messe.
Find ticketsSchutzenfest Hannover
Billed as the world's largest marksmen's festival, with a huge funfair, parade and beer tents.
Find ticketsMaschseefest
A three-week lakeside festival around the Maschsee with food, music and stalls - the city's summer highlight.
Find ticketsConcerts at ZAG Arena
Hanover's largest indoor arena hosts major touring concerts and shows across the year.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to ABF?
From Hannover Airport (HAJ)
- The S5 suburban train leaves Hannover Airport between Terminals B and C for Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Deutsche Messe says
- At the Hauptbahnhof, change to tram line 8 towards Messe/Nord, which serves the northern entrance to the grounds
- By taxi or car, Deutsche Messe puts the journey from the airport at about 30 minutes, depending on traffic
- Deutsche Messe lists Hallo Taxi 3811 on +49 (0)511 3811 for taxi orders
By rail and road
- Mainline trains arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and from there trams 8 and 18 reach the Messe/Nord stop in about 18 minutes, a few metres from the North Entrance
- The organiser says the Deutschlandticket is valid for the journey, and it offers DB event tickets for long distance trains to the fair
- Drivers use the A2 and A7 motorways and then the A37 (B3 Messe-Schnellweg), exit Messe-Nord, and follow the signs to car parks Nord 2 to 5
- The car address is Messegelände / Hermes Allee, 30521 Hannover; FlixBus coaches also serve Hannover
How do you get around during ABF?
Getting to the halls each day
- Only the North 1, West 3 and West 2a entrances are open for ABF and B.I.G., so plan your route to one of them
- Tram line 6 to Messe/Ost and the Hannover Messe/Laatzen S-Bahn station do not work for this fair: there is no entrance on the east side or close to that station
- Your fair ticket is not valid on local public transport, so buy a tram ticket or use a Deutschlandticket
- With travel, caravanning, vanlife, bikes, cars, outdoor gear and the B.I.G. halls on one site, download the hall plan from the organiser before you go
City centre, Laatzen or Kronsberg?
- Hannover Mitte, around the Hauptbahnhof and Kröpcke, has the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, with trams 8 and 18 straight to Messe/Nord
- Laatzen is the town beside the grounds, and Kronsberg lies on their east side
- List and Oststadt, north of the centre, are a short tram ride from the Hauptbahnhof if central hotels are busy
- Deutsche Messe runs its own campground across from Hall 13 in the south of the grounds, open to visitors with their own caravan or motorhome, and the Messe Camp next to it rents heated camping lodges; check with Deutsche Messe that both are open for ABF
Do you need a visa for ABF?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel; the German Federal Foreign Office publishes the list of who needs a visa for Germany
- Germany is in the Schengen Area, so EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a valid passport or national ID card
- Many other passport holders can visit Germany for a short stay without a visa, but the conditions depend on your nationality, so confirm them on the Federal Foreign Office list
- The EU's official travel site, travel-europe.europa.eu, explains the EU's Entry/Exit System and the planned ETIAS travel authorisation; check it shortly before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- If your passport is not on the visa free list, apply for a Schengen short stay visa through the German embassy, consulate or the visa centre it appoints in your country
- Apply well ahead of a February trip, as appointment and processing times vary by country
- ABF is a public fair and its website had no visa or invitation letter information when we checked, so exhibitors who need a letter should ask Deutsche Messe early
Documents to carry
- A passport or, for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, a national ID card, valid for your whole stay
- Your ABF | B.I.G. ticket, on your phone or printed
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus travel insurance and copies of any visa supporting documents
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at ABF?
- One ticket covers both ABF and B.I.G., and the organiser says buying online is cheaper than at the box office and gets you straight to the turnstile
- Tickets are sold for Wednesday to Friday and for the weekend at different prices, with reduced, junior and family tickets; check the organiser's ticket page for the 2027 prices
- Children up to the age of 5 go in free with an adult, according to the organiser's ticket page
- Coming from elsewhere in Germany, the organiser offers DB event tickets for ICE and IC/EC trains with up to 10 percent off regular saver and flexible fares
- Allow a full day if you want to see caravanning, travel and the B.I.G. halls; the fair is open from 10:00 to 18:00 every day
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The caravanning and camping section was the largest area in 2026 at more than 35,000 square metres, with motorhomes, caravans, panel vans and custom builds examined and ordered on site, so start there if you are shopping for a van
- Test drives of cars are offered directly outside the exhibition grounds, the organiser says, so bring your driving licence if you want to try one
- Deutsche Messe's accommodation partner is Hannover Marketing & Tourismus and it warns about room agencies it has no link to; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with ABF, B.I.G. or Deutsche Messe, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
ABF travel FAQs
When is ABF 2027?
ABF takes place 10 Feb to 14 Feb 2027 at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) in Hanover, Germany.
Where is ABF held?
ABF is held at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) in Hanover, Germany. The nearest airport is HAJ.
When and where is ABF 2027?
ABF 2027 runs from Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 February 2027 at the Hannover exhibition grounds (Deutsche Messe), 30521 Hannover, open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. The B.I.G. building and garden fair runs at the same time.
Is ABF held every year?
Yes. Deutsche Messe holds the ABF and B.I.G. fair duo every year in February. The 2026 edition closed on 15 February with more than 83,000 visitors.
Can anyone visit ABF?
Yes. ABF is a public leisure fair for anyone interested in travel, caravanning, camping, vanlife, bikes, cars and outdoor sport. You need a ticket, bought online from the organiser or at the box office, and one ticket also covers B.I.G.
How do I get to ABF by public transport?
Take tram line 8 or 18 from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hannover Messe/Nord, about 18 minutes, then walk a few metres to the North Entrance. From the airport, take the S5 to the Hauptbahnhof first. Your fair ticket does not include public transport.
Where should I stay for ABF?
Hannover Mitte around the Hauptbahnhof has the most hotels and a direct tram to Messe/Nord. Laatzen and Kronsberg sit beside the grounds and suit drivers, and caravan owners can use Deutsche Messe's campground in the south of the grounds.
Does booking a hotel include an ABF ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and fair tickets are separate. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with ABF, B.I.G. or Deutsche Messe.
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The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 14 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramada by Wyndham Hannover★★★ | 0.8 km | Approx. 13 min walk | €62 |
| Hotel Kleefelder Hof★★★ | 6.0 km | Approx. 20 min ride | €95 |
| Four Points Flex by Sheraton Hannover★★★ | 6.5 km | Approx. 21 min ride | €80 |
| Grand Palace Hannover★★★ | 7.2 km | Approx. 23 min ride | €85 |
| Novotel Suites Hannover City★★★ | 7.8 km | Approx. 25 min ride | €69 |
More hotels close to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hannover★★★★ | 0.4 km | Approx. 7 min walk | €144 |
| Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg | 0.5 km | Approx. 8 min walk | €153 |
| H4 Hotel Hannover Messe★★★★ | 1.3 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €126 |
| Designhotel Wienecke XI. Hannover★★★★ | 2.2 km | Approx. 9 min ride | €90 |
| Leonardo Hotel Hannover | 4.8 km | Approx. 16 min ride | €91 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for ABF, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.