FAQ for visitors
Are you an exhibitor or visitor and have questions about the trade fair? Here you will find all relevant answers
The quickest way to reach the trade fair is by public transportation.
Take subway lines 1 and 9 to the "Bahnhof Deutz" stop and subway lines 3 and 4 to the "Koelnmesse" stop. At Cologne Central Station, S-Bahn lines S 6, S 11, S 12 and S 13 run at short intervals from platform 10 in the direction of Köln Messe/Deutz station.
Further information and everything you need to know about traveling by car, train, long-distance bus or plane can be found here.
You will find plenty of parking spaces directly at the trade fair center.
Ten highways lead to the highway ring around Cologne. This will take you directly to the exhibition grounds without any intersections or traffic lights. Follow the green signs for "Koelnmesse". Our traffic guidance system will lead you to the approx. 14,500 parking spaces in the exhibition area. The parking lots are optimally connected to our entrances. You can reach the exhibition halls on foot or by using the free shuttle buses.
You can buy a ticket via the Ticket Shop. You will be informed here as soon as they are available.
DACH+HOLZ International brings together all the expertise in one place, where industry professionals meet and network, and where you can find out about the latest trends. You can find all the exhibitors who took part in 2024 in the overview.
An overview of all events and highlights of DACH+HOLZ International can be found in the program. As soon as it is available, you will find it here.
Here you can find the site plan of DACH+HOLZ International 2026.
DACH+HOLZ International will take place from 24 - 27.02.2026 from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Cologne Exhibition Center.
Visitors and exhibitors have the opportunity to leave luggage and items of clothing for storage at the checkrooms in the entrance areas.
This service is charged at 3.00 euros per item of luggage or clothing, or 5.00 euros per item of luggage and clothing.
The exhibition grounds and the individual halls are barrier-free.
The staff at Messewache Nord at the North Entrance and Messewache Ost at the East Entrance will be happy to help you.
An overview of all barrier-free WCs and elevators, first-aid stations and special parking spaces:
You can withdraw cash from the following nearby EC machines:
- East Entrance
- South Entrance
- North entrance
In case of malfunctions, please contact the malfunction center 0221/226-5253.
You are always well connected at DACH+HOLZ International. Because free WLAN access is available in the halls and passageways.
There are two lost and found offices on the exhibition grounds:
| Halls | Responsible office | Telephone number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1, 2 , 3 , 4 , 5, 10, 11 | Messewache East | +49 221 821 2550 | |
| 6, 7, 8, 9 | Exhibition guard north | +49 221 821 2551 |
If you suspect that you have been robbed, you have the option of contacting the investigation service. Your contact person in this regard is Mr. Kornelius Zeidler (T: +49 221 821 2979, k.zeidler@koelnmesse.de.
The Koelnmesse security office has two locations. You can reach them at the following telephone numbers:
- Messewache North: +49 221 821 2551/-2552
- Trade fair security east: +49 221 821 2549/-2550
Contact us
Do you have any questions? We will be happy to help you!
- Visitor service:
+49 89 189 149 553 - besucher@dach-holz.com
- Contact form