Messe Frankfurt: events, getting there and where to stay
Messe Frankfurt is a exhibition centre in Frankfurt, about 2 km from the centre. It hosts 6 of the events we cover, including Ambiente, ACHEMA, Frankfurt Book Fair and more. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Messe Frankfurt in short
- Type
- Exhibition centre
- Where
- Frankfurt, Germany, about 2 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 6
- Next up
- Ambiente, 12 to 16 February 2027 (expected)
- Getting there
- The only marathon that finishes indoors, on a red carpet in the Festhalle.
Events at Messe Frankfurt
Frankfurt, GermanyTrade show14 Jun 2027*ACHEMA
Frankfurt, GermanyTrade show20 Oct 2027*Frankfurt Book Fair
Frankfurt, GermanyTrade show29 Oct 2027*Frankfurt Marathon
Frankfurt, GermanyMarathon5 Mar 2028*Light + Building
Frankfurt, GermanyTrade show12 Sept 2028*Automechanika Frankfurt
Frankfurt, GermanyTrade show
Getting to Messe Frankfurt
The only marathon that finishes indoors, on a red carpet in the Festhalle.
U4 or S-Bahn to Festhalle/Messe.
Frankfurt airport (FRA) has S-Bahn trains to the Hauptbahnhof in 12 minutes.
Public transport directions to Messe Frankfurt
Where to stay near Messe Frankfurt
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Hauptbahnhof | Near trains and the Messe. |
| Mid-range | Sachsenhausen | Apple-wine taverns. |
| Splurge | Opernplatz and the Main | Luxury towers. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Motel One Frankfurt-Messe
- Mid-range: Hotel Nizza
- Splurge: Hotel Frankfurter Hof
Things to do near Messe Frankfurt
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Frankfurt.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -3°C | 57 mm | 8 h 31 min |
| February | 5°C | -2°C | 45 mm | 10 h 00 min |
| March | 10°C | 0°C | 47 mm | 11 h 43 min |
| April | 16°C | 4°C | 41 mm | 13 h 42 min |
| May | 20°C | 9°C | 71 mm | 15 h 24 min |
| June | 24°C | 13°C | 59 mm | 16 h 22 min |
| July | 27°C | 15°C | 66 mm | 15 h 58 min |
| August | 26°C | 14°C | 64 mm | 14 h 28 min |
| September | 21°C | 10°C | 46 mm | 12 h 32 min |
| October | 15°C | 5°C | 54 mm | 10 h 37 min |
| November | 8°C | 2°C | 56 mm | 8 h 56 min |
| December | About 2°C average | 64 mm | 8 h 05 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Messe Frankfurt?
Ambiente, ACHEMA, Frankfurt Book Fair, Frankfurt Marathon, Light + Building, Automechanika Frankfurt.
How do I get to Messe Frankfurt?
The only marathon that finishes indoors, on a red carpet in the Festhalle.
When is the next big event at Messe Frankfurt?
Ambiente, 12 to 16 February 2027 (expected).
Where should I stay near Messe Frankfurt?
Sachsenhausen: Apple-wine taverns.