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Join us in the heart of Europe

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Join us in Frankfurt

01 Book your accomodation

02 Check visa requirements

03 Book your trip to Frankfurt

04 Move around during Fi Europe

05 Accessibility

01
Book your accommodation

Book your hotel through our partner B-Network to get preferential rates at conveniently located hotels. Booking near the venue helps you avoid traffic hassles.

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02
Check visa requirements

Some exhibitors, visitors and contractors will need a visa to enter Germany. If you require a visa we can provide you with a letter of participation once you have registered.

 

If you are an exhibitor please register first via the Exhibitor Manual. Once registered, you will receive your registration key, which you can then use to request a letter of participation.

 

Please Note: Confirmation of participation is not a visa invitation letter.

 

3 easy steps

1 Register for the event as an atteendee or book your stand as an exhibitor

2 Request a "letter of participation" from a member of out team

3 Apply for your visa

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03
Book your trip to Frankfurt

  

Train

Frankfurt is easily reachable by train through direct high-speed trains from cities like Berlin, Paris, and Brussels. The city's main station, Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, connects to international routes, including the ICE, Thalys, and TGV. For best fares, book in advance through Deutsche Bahn.

 

Air

Frankfurt is served by Frankfurt Airport (FRA), one of Europe's busiest and most important air hubs, offering flights from numerous international and domestic locations. Airlines from around the globe, including major carriers and budget airlines, operate regular flights to Frankfurt, providing a range of options for travellers.

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Move around during Fi Europe

The Frankfurt Card is a convenient and economical pass for tourists, offering unlimited public transport access and discounts at key attractions. Available for 1 or 2 days, it covers buses, trams, and trains within city limits. Purchase it online for a hassle-free exploration of Frankfurt.

Getting there from the airport

Alternatively, from the airport, you can catch the S-Bahn suburban trains S8 or S9 towards Hanau or Offenbach Ost to reach Frankfurt Central Station ("Hauptbahnhof"). From there, suburban trains S3, S4, S5, and S6 will directly transport you to the trade fair grounds at the “Frankfurt (Main) Messe” station.

Traveling from Frankfurt Airport to the exhibition grounds by car or taxi takes about 15 minutes, arriving at either the City Entrance/Festhalle ("Eingang City/Festhalle"), Galleria Entrance ("Eingang Galleria"), Portalhaus Entrance ("Eingang Portalhaus"), or the Congress Center and Kap Europa.

 

Train

U-Bahn (underground train)

Using the underground line 4 towards Bockenheimer Warte, it's just one stop to Festhalle/Messe. Here, you'll arrive at the City Entrance (Eingang City), the Festhalle, the Congress Center, and the Kap Europa congress center. Find out more about the transport card here.

S-Bahn (suburban train)

There are four suburban train lines available: S3 towards Bad Soden, S4 towards Kronberg, S5 towards Bad Homburg/Friedrichsdorf, or S6 towards Friedberg/Gross Karben. Disembark at the second stop, Frankfurt (Main) Messe station, and proceed to the Torhaus entrance. Find out more about regional transport card here.

Car

For visitors: If you’re driving to Messe Frankfurt, you can park at Messeparkhaus / Rebstock parking, located at the following address: Zum Messeparkhaus Rebstock, 60486 Frankfurt am Main, Germany [open maps].  A shuttle service will take you to Fi Europe directly from the parking premises.  

For exhibitors:  You are permitted to park in parking 4.3 and 4.4, located above the exhibition hall.  Please refer to your exhibitor manual for additional details. 

Taxi

You have the option to take a taxi straight to the City Entrance/Festhalle, Portalhaus Entrance, Galleria Entrance, or directly to the Congress Center and Kap Europa.

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Accessibility

Messe Frankfurt, the designated venue for Fi Europe, ensures that mobility-impaired visitors can move about with ease as well. The Via Mobile covered moving walkway allows you to reach every hall easily. For additional details, click here.