Evening one
Monday 10 AprilAfter the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.
- EveningBeer and food tour
- EatViktualienmarkt
bauma 2028: what to do in Munich after hours
10 to 16 April 2028 · ExpectedMunich, GermanyWorld's largest trade fair by floor space
bauma keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Munich.
Know before you go
- Held every three years. The next edition is in 2028.
Airport to Messe München
Munich airport (MUC) has S1 and S8 trains to the centre in 40 minutes.
U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.
Public transport directions to Messe München
Where to stay by budget
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hauptbahnhof and Ludwigsvorstadt | Cheapest rooms, walking distance to the Theresienwiese. |
| Mid-range | Altstadt and Glockenbach | Central and lively. |
| Splurge | Maximilianstrasse | Grand hotels. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Wombat's City Hostel Munich
- Mid-range: Motel One München-Sendlinger Tor
- Splurge: Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski
Day plans for the free hours
Built around the usual show week schedule for 10 to 16 April 2028. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.
Evening two
Tuesday 11 AprilTeam dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.
- EatAugustiner-Keller
- After darkGlockenbach bars.
Companion day
Tuesday 11 AprilFor partners who came along and do not have a badge.
- Full daySalzburg day trip
The day after the show
Monday 17 AprilPush the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.
- Half-dayDachau memorial tour
- EatHofbräuhaus
- FreeMarienplatz Glockenspiel at 11 am and noon.
Team outing
For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.
Family-friendly picks
Full day · Family
Neuschwanstein Castle day trip
The fairytale castle; book castle tickets with the tour.
- Deutsches Museum.
- Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo.
- Sea Life München.
Evening and day-trip tours
Full day · Family
Neuschwanstein Castle day trip
The fairytale castle; book castle tickets with the tour.
After dark
- Glockenbach bars.
8 tours worth booking for bauma
| Tour | Length | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Dachau memorial tour | Half day | Everyone |
| BMW Welt and Museum | Half day | Bad weather, Families |
| Salzburg day trip | Full day | Everyone |
| Bike tour with beer garden stop | Half day | Families |
| Allianz Arena tour | Half day | Families, Bad weather |
| Eagle's Nest and Berchtesgaden | Full day | Everyone |
| Neuschwanstein Castle day trip | Full day | Families |
| Beer and food tour | Evening | Food lovers, Night owls |
Where to eat
Rainy-day backups
- Deutsches Museum.
- Pinakotheken.
- Residenz.
Getting around on event days
- U-Bahn, S-Bahn and trams; a day ticket covers zone M.
- The Theresienwiese has U4 and U5 stations.
- 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.
Day trips from Munich
- Neuschwanstein: 2 hours
- Salzburg: 1.5 hours
- Lake Starnberg: 30 minutes
Bringing a group?
Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for bauma.
Plan a group tripQuestions people ask
When is bauma 2028?
The next edition is 10 to 16 April 2028, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.
How do I get from the airport to Messe München?
Munich airport (MUC) has S1 and S8 trains to the centre in 40 minutes. U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.
Where should I stay for bauma?
For most visitors the best base is Altstadt and Glockenbach: Central and lively.
What can we do between sessions at bauma?
Good short outings in Munich include Dachau memorial tour, BMW Welt and Museum, Bike tour with beer garden stop. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.
What is there for kids and families near bauma?
Family-friendly picks: Neuschwanstein Castle day trip, BMW Welt and Museum, Bike tour with beer garden stop. Deutsches Museum.
How far is Messe München from Munich centre?
About 9 km in a straight line. U2 to Messestadt West or Ost.
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