Messestadt Köln - important information
Messe Köln: Address, arrival, parking, hotels and tips
As an international trade fair organizer, Messe Köln does not specialize in any particular area. Over 80 events from various sectors are held every year. Messe Köln is also known for its numerous guest events and congresses.
The leading trade fairs include ISM, FIBO and imm cologne. These trade fairs are known worldwide and always attract many visitors. Gamers will be interested in Gamescom, a leading European trade fair for digital games.
With 284,000 m² of hall space and an outdoor area of 100,000 m², the exhibition center is the fifth-largest site for trade fairs and events in the world. There are a total of 11 halls and 2 congress centers.
- ISM - largest trade fair for sweets and snacks worldwide with over 38,000 trade visitors
- FIBO - prestigious international fitness trade fair as the world's leading trade fair with around 84,000 visitors annually
- imm cologne - international furnishing fair with more than 150,000 trade visitors from all over the world
Current trade fair dates in Cologne
Note: Trade fair information is currently not translated into English and is therefore only available on the German site.
Addresses of Messe Köln
Main trade fair location Cologne
Koelnmesse GmbH
Fairground 1
50679 Cologne
Other trade fair & congress locations in Cologne
Cinedom Cologne
In the Mediapark 1
50670 Cologne
DOCK.ONE
Hafenstraße 1 / Auenweg
51063 Cologne
Flora Cologne
At the Botanical Garden 1a
50735 Cologne
Gürzenich
Martinstrasse 29-37
50667 Cologne
Koelnmesse Congress Center East
Deutz-Mülheimer Strasse 51
50679 Cologne
Palladium
Schanzenstrasse 36
51063 Cologne
RheinEnergieSTADION
Aachener Straße 999
50933 Cologne
Rhine Park Cologne
Auenweg Rheinpark
50679 Cologne
Chocolate Museum
At the Chocolate Museum 1A
50678 Cologne
XPOST
Gladbacher Wall 5
50670 Cologne
How to get to the Cologne Trade Fair Center
Arrival via the highway
You can reach the Cologne exhibition grounds from all directions via the highway. There are as many as 10 highways that flow into the Cologne ring road. From there it is a direct route to the exhibition grounds. Please note that most of the city is located in the environmental zone. Entry is only permitted with a green sticker.
The traffic guidance system will take you quickly to Messe Köln. Simply follow the signs marked "Kölnmesse".
Arrival by plane
The nearest airport, Cologne-Bonn, is around 15 km away. The airport is well connected to the S-Bahn network, making it easy to travel on to the trade fair.
take the S-Bahn from the airport to the trade fair
Take the S13 in the direction of Köln Ehrenfeld. The journey ends at the Köln / Messe Deutz stop. From here it is about a 15-minute walk to the exhibition grounds.
by cab to the exhibition grounds
It is also possible to continue your journey by cab. If the traffic situation allows, you can reach the Cologne trade fair center within 15 minutes.
Cost: around 32€
Arrival by train
Cologne Central Station offers good travel options from all directions. Take the Deutsche Bahn train to the Kön Messe/Deutz ICE station. The station is not far from the exhibition grounds.
with the Mittelrhein-Bahn
You can reach the trade fair on foot. This takes around 35 minutes. A more convenient option is to take the MRB26 in the direction of Deutz/Messe LANXESS Arena. From there you only have to walk 1 km to the trade fair.
Continue by cab
You can also take a cab from the station. The journey takes 10 minutes if the traffic situation is good.
Cost: around 12€
Parking at the Cologne exhibition grounds
Around 14,500 parking spaces are available in the exhibition area. Visitors will have no problem finding a parking space. There is a traffic guidance system that leads to the available spaces.
East parking lot
There are parking lots P10 and P11 for cars near Halls 10 and 11 for the East Entrance.
Cost: 10€ per day
Parking area west
Parking lots P1 - P7 are located at Halls 1 to 7, from where the West Entrance is easily accessible.
Cost: 10€ per day
North parking lot
Parking lots P8 and 9 are located at the north entrance. Parking lots P21 and 22 are located next to the Pfälzischer Ring for other visitors.
Cost: 10€ per day
You will also find the Zoobrücke multi-storey parking lot, which offers covered parking spaces.
South parking lot
There is also a good selection of parking spaces at the south entrance. Parking lots P3 to 11 are available.
Cost: 10€ per day
You can get from the parking lots to Messe Köln on foot or by taking the free shuttle bus. Many parking lots are only open during event times.
Hotels & Motels
near the Cologne exhibition center
| Distance Messse Cologne | Category | Name | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 km | 4 star hotel | Dorint An der Messe Cologne | Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 22-24, 50679 Cologne | from 125€ |
| 3.0 km | 4 star hotel | Deluxe Apartment Cologne | Berner Str. 33, 51063 Cologne | from 84€ |
| 0.7 km | 3 star hotel | Apartment at the trade fair | Deutz-Mülheimer Str. 148, 51063 Cologne | from 60€ |
| 1.6 km | 3 star hotel | Star at the town hall | Bürgerstraße 6, 50667 Cologne | from 81€ |
| 3.0 km | Motel | B&B Hotel Cologne-Messel | Gummersbacher Str. 6, 50679 Cologne | from 69€ |
Promoter in Cologne
Note: Promoter information is currently not translated into English and is therefore only available on the German site.
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