ProWein 2027: what to do in Düsseldorf after hours

14 to 16 March 2027 · ExpectedDüsseldorf, Germany

ProWein 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 Düsseldorf.

Tours in Düsseldorf Hotels for these dates

Know before you go

Wine bars across Düsseldorf host "ProWein goes city" tastings in the evenings.

Airport to Messe Düsseldorf

Düsseldorf airport (DUS) is 12 minutes by S-Bahn; the Messe is a short tram ride from the airport.

U78 to Messe Nord or Messe Ost.

Public transport directions to Messe Düsseldorf

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Hauptbahnhof	Chain hotels.
Mid-range	Altstadt and Carlstadt	Old town.
Splurge	Königsallee	Luxury hotels on the shopping boulevard.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Motel One Düsseldorf-Hauptbahnhof
Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Düsseldorf
Splurge: Breidenbacher Hof

Links search the nights from 13 March to 17 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 14 to 16 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Sunday 14 March

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningAltstadt Altbier tour Evening · Food · Nightlife
Brewery taverns.
EatJapanese quarter on Immermannstrasse Ramen and sushi

Evening two

Monday 15 March

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatZum Uerige Altbier brewery
After darkAltstadt bars.

Companion day

Monday 15 March

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Free ideaMedienHafen architecture.

The day after the show

Wednesday 17 March

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-dayRhine cruise Half day · Low walking
Old town and Media Harbour.
EatJapanese quarter on Immermannstrasse Ramen and sushi
FreeRhine promenade.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatZum Uerige Altbier brewery

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Family

Cologne day trip

25 minutes by train.

See times and prices

Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Food · Nightlife

Altstadt Altbier tour

Brewery taverns.

See times and prices

After dark

Altstadt bars.

3 tours worth booking for ProWein

Tour	Length	Good for
Rhine cruise	Half day	Tired legs
Cologne day trip	Half day	Families
Altstadt Altbier tour	Evening	Food lovers, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Zum Uerige Altbier brewery
Japanese quarter on Immermannstrasse Ramen and sushi

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

K20 and K21 art museums.

Getting around on event days

U-Bahn U78 runs to the 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.

Day trips from Düsseldorf

Cologne: 25 minutes
Aachen: 1 hour

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 ProWein.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is ProWein 2027?

The next edition is 14 to 16 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Messe Düsseldorf?

Düsseldorf airport (DUS) is 12 minutes by S-Bahn; the Messe is a short tram ride from the airport. U78 to Messe Nord or Messe Ost.

Where should I stay for ProWein?

For most visitors the best base is Altstadt and Carlstadt: Old town.

What can we do between sessions at ProWein?

Good short outings in Düsseldorf include Rhine cruise, Cologne day trip. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near ProWein?

Family-friendly picks: Cologne day trip. Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum.

How far is Messe Düsseldorf from Düsseldorf centre?

About 4 km in a straight line. U78 to Messe Nord or Messe Ost.

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