Trade Shows in Cologne

Cologne is one of the major trade show venues in Germany. The portfolio of trade shows in Cologne comprises approximately 25 globally leading and 80 specialized trade shows. Additionally Koelnmesse hosts around 25 guest events and 2,000 congresses each year. Conferences and trade shows in Cologne are attended by about 2.5 million visitors from almost 220 countries.

Regarding the number of trade shows in Cologne and visitors Koelnmesse is Germany’s largest organiser of trade fairs at its own site. With 284,000 square metres of indoor exhibition space in 11 halls and 100,000 square metres of outdoor exhibition space Koelnmesse is the fifth-largest exhibition centre in the world.

For 25 industry sectors trade shows in Cologne are among the worldwide leading trade shows. Among the most renowned trade shows in Cologne are the following: Photokina,  International Sweets and Biscuits Fair Cologne,  

FIBO, The Leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, ANUGA, The Leading Trade Fair for the Global Food Industry or International Hardware Fair Cologne.

Trade shows in Cologne benefit from the excellent infrastructure of the region. The venue Koelnmesse is situated right near of the centre of Cologne, with its own train station, Köln Messe / Deutz. 15,000 parking spaces are available at Koelnmesse. Furthermore, for international visitors and exhibitors to trade shows in Cologne Cologne-Bonn Airport is within reach.