Overview: Exhibition Center & Location
Seven Minutes That Connect a Global Business Destination
09/08/2026
Düsseldorf’s new U80 and U81 light rail lines have been running since September 4. They link the airport with the city center, the main train station and the Messe Düsseldorf exhibition grounds – a major gain for international guests, exhibiting companies and Düsseldorf as an international business and trade show destination.
Short Distances Matter in Global Trade Fair Competition
09/03/2026
A leading international trade fair location is not defined by its exhibition halls alone, but also by how easily people get there. In this editorial, Wolfram Diener, President & CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, explains why Düsseldorf’s compact scale as a city of short distances and its commitment to innovative, sustainable mobility are becoming a real competitive advantage.
The Ehrenhof and GeSoLei 1926: A New Image for the City
08/25/2026
The Ehrenhof in Düsseldorf opened 100 years ago as the venue for GeSoLei, one of the largest exhibitions of the Weimar Republic. For decades afterward, the site also served as the home of Messe Düsseldorf.
A Delicate Touch on a Major Construction Site
07/06/2026
At the Düsseldorf exhibition center near Gate 2, the dismantling of the front administrative tower is entering its most intensive phase. Here, heavy machinery meets the highest precision. A new video shows how the team is mastering this exceptional challenge.
Major Construction Project at Messe Düsseldorf picks up Pace
05/18/2026
Since February 2026, construction has been underway on Messe Düsseldorf's new administrative headquarters. A new video offers a first-hand look at how the project is progressing and what comes next.
Innovation Needs a Network: 5G at XPONENTIAL Europe
04/23/2026
Uncrewed vehicles, mobile robots, AI-based applications: at XPONENTIAL Europe, the future is not just on display – it comes to life. Making that possible takes more than premium exhibition space. It requires a digital infrastructure built for real-time performance.
“Investments signal our long-term confidence in the growth of our trade show business”
01/28/2026
Everything started in 2000 with the new, multifunctional Hall 6. Since then, Messe Düsseldorf has been consistently executing its master plan, modernizing one building after another. Here’s what Bernhard Stempfle, Managing Director for Finance and Infrastructure, has to say about the company’s busy construction schedule.
From Vineyards to Ventures: Five reasons why ProWein is a must visit for every wine enthusiast
03/13/2025
Düsseldorf is much more than a fashion capital, cultural hub, and trade fair venue. As a wine city, it has long made a name for itself – not least due to ProWein, which has been attracting trade visitors from around the world for more than 30 years. But why is ProWein so relevant for winemakers and wine traders? Here are five compelling reasons.
From Helene Fischer to “Wetten, dass …?”: Special Events at Messe Düsseldorf
05/22/2024
Messe Düsseldorf is known for its numerous trade shows. But the Düsseldorf site also regularly serves as a venue for a wide variety of events that have nothing to do with trade shows in the conventional sense. Find out more about the special events that take place at Messe Düsseldorf from the hall managers of Halls 6 and 8b.
Trade fair visit with a vacation feeling: Hotel ships expand accommodation offer
05/22/2024
Messe Düsseldorf is committed to continuously expanding accommodation options during its trade fairs in Düsseldorf. One great alternative solution: hotel ships. In cooperation with KD, up to 500 additional sleeping places are created during trade fairs.