Restrictions on the S-Bahn from 18-23.11.2024

Due to construction work between Hannover Nordstadt and Hannover Hauptbahnhof, there will be restrictions on S-Bahn services from Monday, November 18 to Saturday, November 23. This will affect lines S1, S2, S4, S5, S21 and S51.

From Tuesday, November 19 to Friday, November 22, all journeys on the S5 line between Hanover Central Station and Hanover Airport will be canceled. A rail replacement service will be provided from Langenhagen-Pferdemarkt.

Further details and daily updates can be found in the S-Bahn Hannover media.

VAT Refund

If you are a non-EU citizien, you can shop tax-free in Germany. You will receive a VAT refund as soon as you leave the European Union (EU).

Provided you are a non-EU citizen, you can save taxes of up to 12.6 percent*. The refund is applicable to purchases done in shops with the TAX FREE logo. You must also obtain a tax free voucher from the shop. Please attach the tax free voucher to the original bill. 

How to get a VAT refund:

  1. Proceed to the customs desk on the Arrivals level in Terminal C before departure. Hand over the original bill and the voucher. Your voucer will receive a customs stamp.
  2. Proceed to the TAX FREE DESK (open 6 a.m. through 9 p.m.) in the Airport Service Center (Arrivals level, Terminal B), where you will receive the export certificate. You can receive the refund either in cash or on your credit card.
  3. Subsequently, you can continue to check in and drop off your baggage. 

*Average, rounded refund amount including processing charges.

You can find further information from the Tax Free providers  Global blue or Tax Free Germany.