Hanover/Germany, 12-16 November 2013  •  Preview days 10 + 11

FAQs on AGRITECHNICA

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Address

What is the address of AGRITECHNICA ?

Messegelände, 30521 Hannover, Germany (For navigation systems: "Hermesallee")

Travel, Accommodation

What road names do I need to enter into my navigation system in order to reach the Exhibition Grounds?

If your navigation system does not accept "Messegelände" (Exhibition Grounds), enter "Kronsbergstrasse" if you are travelling from the south and "Hermesallee" if you are travelling from the north. You can also enter "Messe" (fair) under special sites.

How can I get to AGRITECHNICA by train?

Deutsche Bahn (German rail) is offering special stops at Hannover Messe/ Laatzen (station directly at the exhibition grounds). You can look up the times of departure here. Alternatively you can travel by train to Hanover Central Station and then on to the Exhibition Grounds by tram line 8 up to Entrances Nord 1 and 2. (cf. "Getting there")

How do I get to AGRITECHNICA from Hanover Central Station?

By tram line 8 or 18. It takes approx. 20 minutes up to Entrance Nord.

How do I get to AGRITECHNICA from the exhibition station Laatzen?

From the Messebahnhof Laatzen station take the "Skywalk", a covered bridge with moving walkway, to Entrance West 1.

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

A shuttle service is operated as required between the airport (Terminal C, bus is marked as Shuttle Bus) and the Exhibition Grounds, entrance West 1. The shuttle bus leaves for the Exhibition Grounds from 7.15 h to 16.00 h. The return from the Exhibition Grounds - entrance West 1 - runs from 8.15 h to 18.30 h. A single trip costs € 8.00, a round trip € 15.00. The transfer takes about half an hour in each direction.

Where do I find accommodation now?

Please contact the team at Hanno-Fair Incoming:
HANNO-FAIR Incoming
Anette S. Burgdorf
Am Sportplatz 11
38644 Goslar
Germany
Tel: +49-5321-352020
Fax:+49-5321-352021
info(at)hanno-fair.de
www.hanno-fair.de

Or ask:

Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbH
- Zimmervermittlung -
Prinzenstraße 6
30159 Hannover

Tel.: +49 (0)511 12345 555
Fax: +49 (0)511 12345 556
Mail: hotels@hannover-tourismus.de
Web: www.hannover.de/hotels/agritechnica

DLG Members

May I visit the exhibition free of charge with my membership card on Sunday (first Preview Day)?

No. Members only have free admission to the exhibition as of Monday (11 November), the second Preview Day.

How many days can I visit the exhibition?

As of Monday, 11 November, you have free admission to the exhibition on two days of your choice.

I have lost my DLG membership card. What should I do?

You can request a new DLG membership card up to two weeks before AGRITECHNICA from the membership service in Frankfurt, Tel.: 069 24788 205 or from mitgliederservice(at)dlg.org. A replacement membership card can be issued at the DLG information stand at every entrance to AGRITECHNICA.

Where can I pick up my free catalogue?

Up to two weeks before the exhibition you can order the exhibition catalogue from DLG-Mitgliederservice, Tel.: 069 24 788-205 or by email from mitgliederservice(at)dlg.org. The catalogue is then sent to you. At the exhibition grounds you can collect the catalogue at any DLG information stand at the entrances and at the DLG Expert Center or at the stands of DLG-Verlag.

Admission tickets, Preview Days, prices

How much does a ticket for AGRITECHNICA cost?

You will find the pricelist here...

Do I have to order admission tickets in advance or can I buy them at the Exhibition Grounds?

You can obtain the tickets from your desk at home using the Hometicketing-System, pay by credit card and print the tickets out yourself. However, you can also buy admission tickets at the ticket desks at every entrance, paying by cash, EC card or credit card.

Can I pay for my admission tickets by credit card too?

Yes, the cash desks accept the standard credit cards such as VISA, Master or AMEX as well as EC cards.

How much does an admission ticket cost on Sunday, the first Preview Day?

On this day you need the Preview Days PLUS admission ticket which costs € 80.-. The ticket also allows admission on 13 and 14 November 2011.

For whom are the AGRITECHNICA Preview Days meant?

Primarily for the agricultural machinery trade, the trade press and large-scale customers.

What are the "Preview Days" at AGRITECHNICA?

The Preview Days at AGRITECHNICA (13+14/11/2011) are intended primarily for agricultural machinery dealers, top investors and the trade press. The "Preview Days PLUS" admission ticket for the two Preview Days costs €80.- This admission ticket also allows bearers free admission on Tuesday, 15/11/2011.

A VIP or eVIP ticket grants visitors a reduction of €9.50 on the price of a "Preview Days PLUS" ticket. However a VIP or eVIP ticket does not allow free admission on either of the two Preview Days.

I have received a VIP ticket from an exhibitor Can I visit the exhibition on the Preview Days with this too?

A VIP ticket gives you a reduction of 9.50 € on the price of the Preview Day PLUS ticket at the cash desk. The VIP ticket does not allow you any free admission on the Preview Days.

Children

Is admission to AGRITECHNICA free for children?

Children accompanied by adults have free admission to the exhibition up to their 8th birthday, on the Preview Days too. Children aged 8 and more pay the same price as students, € 12.-, at the cash desk, and on the Preview Days the full price.

Can I leave my child to be looked after somewhere?

There is an AGRITECHNICA child care service for children between the ages of 3 and 12 at the Convention Center (CC) on all the exhibition days.

What do I do if my child gets lost in the crowds?

You should always provide your child with an AGRITECHNICA-Kid key strap. If you loose sight of your child, this will help you to find it quickly again. There is a plastic folder on the key strap. You will be given a card to complete and insert in this. Note your child's name and your mobile phone number on the card and insert it in the plastic folder. There is also a tear-off strip on the card with the most important telephone numbers and information concerning children at AGRITECHNICA. This strip is for you. Please tear it off and keep it for emergencies. If your child gets lost in the flow of visitors you can contact our Child Hotline straight away. The Kid key strap is available free at the DLG stand at each entrance and at the AGRITECHNICA information stands in the halls.

Cultural framework programme in the Hannover region, Farm visits

Where can I find information about a cultural framework programme?

Please contact:

HANNO-FAIR Incoming
Anette S. Burgdorf
Am Sportplatz 11
D - 38644 Goslar
Tel: +49-5321-352020
Fax:+49-5321-352021
info(at)hanno-fair.de
www.hanno-fair.de

Disabled persons

Is admission to AGRITECHNICA free for people with disabilities?

You can visit the exhibition at a reduced entrance price of 12 € from 15 - 19/11/2011. The price of 80 € applies on the Preview Days (ticket valid for 13 -14/11/2011). Admission is generally free for one person accompanying a visitor in a wheelchair.

Are there toilets suitable for disabled persons at the exhibition grounds?

All toilets at the exhibition grounds have facilities for the disabled.

Is it possible to rent a wheelchair at AGRITECHNICA and what does this cost?

Wheelchairs - including electronic wheelchairs - can be borrowed for a day free of charge at the Sanitätsstelle (Paramedic Center). If required please register at the Sanitätsstelle of the Hanover Exhibition Grounds (Messe Hannover - Tel. +49(0)6924788259). Registration is possible at short notice. There is special transfer service that takes disabled persons from the car park to the Exhibition Grounds. If you wish to use this service please call the service directly (Tel. +49(0)511-8933903). Contact: w.wolf(at)dlg.org

Opening times

From when to when is the exhibition open for visitors?

The opening times for visitors are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

From when do exhibitors have access to the exhibition grounds?

Exhibitors with an exhibitor season ticket or exhibitor day ticket have access to the grounds from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Car Parks/Mobile Homes

Are there parking spaces for mobile homes at the exhibition grounds?

The car park for mobile homes is on the Kronsbergstrasse. For terms and conditions please contact Gesellschaft für Verkehrsförderung, Tel. +049 (0)511 - 89 33 595, contact person Ms Bakker.

What is the parking fee for one day?

Day ticket for a car: 8.00 €
Day ticket for a van: 9.00 €
Day ticket for a bus: 12.00 €
Mobile homes < 6m: 24.00 €
Mobile homes > 6m: 34.00 €
Season ticket for a car: 55.50 €

Lockers/Cloakroom/Left Luggage

Is it possible to leave a bag or case somewhere at the Exhibition Grounds?

There is a cloak room at every entrance area that also stores bags and cases (jacket/coat 1.50 €; luggage 2.00 € per item). (All data without warranty)

Animals

May I take my dog into the exhibition grounds?

No. Visitors are not allowed to bring animals into the exhibition grounds.

Are there any animals on show at AGRITECHNICA ?

No, AGRITECHNICA is an exhibition solely for agricultural machinery (arable farming). Animals are shown at EuroTier, the DLG exhibition for animal husbandry and management (www.eurotier.de).