Germany — Frequently Asked Questions

Germany hosts 649 trade fairs across 168 venues in 0 cities. See all fairs in Germany.

Top exhibition venues in Germany:

• New Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre (60 fairs)
• Exhibition Centre Cologne (35 fairs)
• Fairground Messe München (32 fairs)
• Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre (30 fairs)
• Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (30 fairs)
• Exhibition Centre Frankfurt (25 fairs)
• Hamburg Messe und Congress (25 fairs)
• Exhibition Centre Leipzig (25 fairs)
• Deutsche Messe Hannover (24 fairs)
• Messegelände Friedrichshafen (23 fairs)

Leading sectors in Germany:

• Gardening, Arboriculture - Horticulture, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Home Show — 23 fairs
• Pet Animals, Veterinary Medicine — 20 fairs
• Gardening, Arboriculture - Horticulture, Home Show, Equipments for Amenity Areas — 13 fairs
• Weddings - Parties - Ceremonies, Fashion - Clothing, Catering & Hospitality Industries, Tourism - Travel, Family - Childs & Adolescents, Jewelry, Music — 10 fairs
• Home Show, Building & Construction, Renewal - Renovations, Kitchen & Bathroom, Heating - Air Conditioning, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Textiles - Fabrics for Decoration, Gardening — 10 fairs
• Education & Training, Employment — 8 fairs
• Weddings - Parties - Ceremonies, Fashion - Clothing, Catering & Hospitality Industries, Tourism - Travel, Family - Childs & Adolescents, Religious Life & Fittings, Music — 8 fairs
• Catering & Hospitality Industries, Food Processing Industries — 6 fairs
• Gardening, Arboriculture - Horticulture, Family - Childs & Adolescents, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting — 6 fairs
• Architecture, Building & Construction, Decoration, Home & Office Design, Furniture, Lighting, Home Show — 5 fairs

Fair schedules vary year-round. Check our Germany fair calendar for upcoming events with exact dates.

Browse upcoming fairs in Germany and check each organizer's registration window. For turnkey booth support, submit a booth inquiry to AFFAEL.

Booth rental at Germany trade fairs spans space-only, shell scheme, and custom turnkey options. Submit a booth inquiry and AFFAEL will match you with vetted exhibit providers familiar with Germany venues.

Booth costs in Germany vary by fair and size: modular stands start around €3,000-5,000; custom builds €15,000-60,000+. Additional costs may include drayage, rigging, electrical, furniture, and AV. Get a custom quote →

Most organizers in Germany issue invitation letters to exhibitors and visitors for visa applications. Apply through the official fair website once registration opens. Our Germany fair directory links to each organizer's contact page.

Germany's largest fairs include events across multiple sectors from automotive to medical. See the full Germany fair directory with attendance numbers and exhibitor counts.