# ACHEMA: what to do between sessions in Frankfurt

Source: https://eventweekends.com/trade-show/achema/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 14 to 18 June 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany, about 2 km from the centre
- **Free time:** The show floor takes the day, so the evenings, a companion day and the day after are free.
- **Best base:** Sachsenhausen: Apple-wine taverns.
- **Getting there:** Frankfurt airport (FRA) has S-Bahn trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 12 minutes.
- **Weather:** In June, Frankfurt averages highs of about 24°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 21 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Rhine Valley day trip; Heidelberg day trip; Main Tower and city tour

## Weather and what to pack

In June, Frankfurt averages highs of about 24°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 21 min of daylight.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable shoes: a day on the show floor easily means 15,000 steps.

## Airport to venue

Frankfurt airport (FRA) has S-Bahn trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 12 minutes.

U4 or S-Bahn to Festhalle/Messe.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Hauptbahnhof. Near trains and the Messe.
- **mid:** Sachsenhausen. Apple-wine taverns.
- **luxury:** Opernplatz and the Main. Luxury towers.
- Hotels we would book: Motel One Frankfurt-Messe (budget), Hotel Nizza (mid), Hotel Frankfurter Hof (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### Evening one (Monday 14 June)

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- Evening: Apple wine tour in Sachsenhausen. Ebbelwoi and green sauce.
- Eat: Kleinmarkthalle, Market hall

### Evening two (Tuesday 15 June)

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- Eat: Apfelwein Wagner, Apple-wine tavern
- After dark: Sachsenhausen.

### Companion day (Tuesday 15 June)

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full day: Rhine Valley day trip. Rüdesheim and castles.

### The day after the show (Saturday 19 June)

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-day: Main Tower and city tour. Römer and the skyline.
- Eat: Kleinmarkthalle, Market hall
- Free: Römerberg old town square.

### Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
- Eat: Apfelwein Wagner, Apple-wine tavern

## Tours worth booking

- [Rhine Valley day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Rhine%20Valley%20day%20trip%20from%20Frankfurt&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-achema): Rüdesheim and castles.
- [Heidelberg day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Heidelberg%20day%20trip&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-achema): Castle and old town.
- [Apple wine tour in Sachsenhausen](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Frankfurt%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-achema): Ebbelwoi and green sauce.
- [Main Tower and city tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Frankfurt%20city%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-achema): Römer and the skyline.

## Where to eat

- Kleinmarkthalle: Market hall
- Apfelwein Wagner: Apple-wine tavern

## With kids

- Senckenberg Natural History Museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- Städel Museum.

## Getting around

- U-Bahn U4 serves the Messe; S-Bahn to Festhalle/Messe.
- Deutsche Bahn ICE trains link the big cities; the Deutschlandticket covers all local and regional transport for a monthly fee.
- Trade fair and event tickets often include free local transport: check yours.

## Questions people ask

### When is ACHEMA 2027?

The next edition is 14 to 18 June 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during ACHEMA?

In June, Frankfurt averages highs of about 24°C and lows of 13°C, with roughly 59 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 16 h 21 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Messe Frankfurt?

Frankfurt airport (FRA) has S-Bahn trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 12 minutes. U4 or S-Bahn to Festhalle/Messe.

### Where should I stay for ACHEMA?

For most visitors the best base is Sachsenhausen: Apple-wine taverns.

### What can we do between sessions at ACHEMA?

Good short outings in Frankfurt include Main Tower and city tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near ACHEMA?

Family-friendly picks: Heidelberg day trip, Main Tower and city tour. Senckenberg Natural History Museum.

### How far is Messe Frankfurt from Frankfurt centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. U4 or S-Bahn to Festhalle/Messe.

More in Frankfurt: https://eventweekends.com/city/frankfurt/