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all about automation Friedrichshafen 2027 runs 2 to 3 March at Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen. 6,850 trade visitors and 534 exhibitors (2026)
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Where to stay for all about automation Friedrichshafen 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Friedrichshafen are in Friedrichshafen centre and lakefront and Konstanz (by catamaran), with Lindau a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
all about automation Friedrichshafen, the trade fair for industrial automation, robotics and digitalisation on Lake Constance, returns to Messe Friedrichshafen on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2027, in Halls B1, B2 and B3 by the West entrance. It is a compact two day show where users and decision makers from the Lake Constance region and beyond meet makers of automation components and systems, robotics providers, integrators, software and digitalisation specialists and distributors, with stands of comparable size so regional engineering firms sit alongside market leaders. The 2026 edition, held on 10 and 11 March 2026, counted 534 exhibitors and 6,850 trade visitors, up 26 percent and 21 percent on the year before. Free Talk Lounge presentations, the Future Now! Hub for AI, digitalisation and IIoT, and free snacks and drinks for trade visitors run alongside the stands. The fair is organised by Easyfairs. Friedrichshafen is a small lakeside town with Bodensee Airport beside the fairgrounds, so many visitors from further away stay in the town centre or around the lake. This page shows live hotel rates in Friedrichshafen and around Lake Constance; your ticket is registered separately with the organiser.
Popular areas for attendees: Friedrichshafen centre and lakefront · Konstanz (by catamaran) · Lindau · Romanshorn, Switzerland (by ferry).
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 2 Mar to 3 Mar 2027
- Venue
- Messe Friedrichshafen
- City
- Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Airport
- FDH
- Attendance
- 6,850 trade visitors and 534 exhibitors (2026)
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Where should you eat during all about automation Friedrichshafen?
Messe Friedrichshafen is about a 10-minute taxi (or the Fakuma shuttle bus) from the town centre and the Lake Constance promenade, where nearly all the good dining sits; once you're downtown everything is walkable along the lakeshore. Book lakeside terraces early in Fakuma week, they fill with exhibitors.
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Photo: Lieschen T. / Google MapsRestaurant Gambero Rosso
Italian
Town centre; ~10 min taxi from the Messe
Polished Italian cooking with fresh pasta, seafood and grilled Argentine beef, the town's most dependable choice for a proper client dinner.
Tip: Ask about their private/corporate arrangements if you're hosting a group; the terrace is the seat to request in summer.
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Photo: Martina Röthe / Google MapsHotel Traube am See
Regional Baden fine dining
Lakeside by the yacht harbour; ~12 min taxi from the Messe
An upscale lakeside hotel restaurant with a winter-garden view over the marina, calm and comfortable for a quieter, more formal business meal.
Tip: Request a window or terrace table facing the harbour when you reserve.
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Photo: s'Wirtshaus am See Friedrichshafen / Google Maps
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Swabian / regional German
Uferpromenade, lakefront; ~10 min taxi from the Messe
Classic Swabian plates, Kasspatzle and schnitzel, on a lovely lakeside beer garden, the easy pick for an authentic, relaxed team dinner with a view.
Tip: The waterfront terrace is first-come in fine weather; go early evening to secure it.
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Maritime / grilled fish & pizza
Harbour/promenade; ~10 min taxi from the Messe
Maritime-themed spot with lake-and-Alps views doing grilled fish, seafood and wood-fired pizza, a flexible casual option that suits any group.
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Photo: Dimitrios Joannou / Google MapsLammgarten
German / beer garden
Lakeside, west of the centre; ~10 min taxi from the Messe
A seasonal lakeside beer garden with marina views for an unfussy, sunny lunch or early dinner between fair days.
Tip: Largely a warm-weather/seasonal venue, check it's open if you're there off-season.
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Photo: Felix Deiting / Google MapsCafe und mehr
Cafe / breakfast
Town centre; ~10 min taxi from the Messe
A friendly, English-speaking town-centre cafe favoured by Fakuma visitors for a quick, good-value breakfast or coffee stop.
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By air
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) is in the immediate vicinity of the fairgrounds, according to Messe Friedrichshafen
- Messe Friedrichshafen also names Memmingen, Munich and Stuttgart airports as good options
- Zurich Airport is the nearest international hub, with rail and ferry connections to Friedrichshafen, the venue says
- Messe Friedrichshafen lists local taxi firms, including Taxi Fuhrmann on +49 (0)7541 55555
By rail, road and lake
- The organiser points to a discounted Deutsche Bahn event ticket for visitors and exhibitors, including a City Ticket and seat reservation
- From Switzerland, take the SBB line towards Lindau, or the train to Romanshorn and the hourly ferry to Friedrichshafen, or the intercity from Zurich and Winterthur to Konstanz and the catamaran
- From western Austria, ÖBB trains run via Bregenz and the German interchange station of Lindau, Messe Friedrichshafen says
- Driving? The address for navigation is Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, and parking on the exhibition grounds is included in every all about automation ticket
How do you get around during all about automation Friedrichshafen?
Your two days at Messe Friedrichshafen
- The fair fills Halls B1, B2 and B3, with visitors entering at the West entrance
- Opening hours are 9am to 5pm on Tuesday 2 March and 9am to 4pm on Wednesday 3 March 2027
- City bus line 5 runs from the town to the West entrance; a fare applies, according to Messe Friedrichshafen
- Messe Friedrichshafen runs a live parking guidance system, so check which visitor car parks have space before you set off
Friedrichshafen or around the lake?
- Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are the closest base, with Bodensee Airport and the fairgrounds just outside town
- Konstanz is across the lake, linked to Friedrichshafen's harbour station by catamaran, according to Messe Friedrichshafen
- Lindau is the German rail interchange for trains from Austria, a practical base if you arrive via Bregenz
- Romanshorn on the Swiss shore has an hourly car ferry to Friedrichshafen, handy for visitors from Switzerland
Do you need a visa for all about automation Friedrichshafen?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Germany is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- The German Federal Foreign Office lists citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries as needing no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, with fingerprints and a facial image taken at the border, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, was not yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay (type C) visa, applied for through German missions or their appointed visa centres
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days and can be extended to 45
- If you will also stay in Switzerland or Austria, or cross the lake from Romanshorn or Konstanz, check that your visa covers the Schengen Area for the whole trip; Switzerland says a Schengen visa is valid there unless stated otherwise on the visa
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area, and keep it with you on cross border ferries
- Your all about automation ticket or exhibitor pass, as a print out or on your phone
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at all about automation Friedrichshafen?
- Registration is free with a ticket code from an exhibitor, media partner, association or the organiser; without one, the organiser listed a €25 day ticket and a €10 pupil or student ticket, online or at the ticket office
- Every ticket includes the exhibition, the Talk Lounge presentations, the event app with networking, parking on the exhibition grounds and free snacks and drinks in the hall
- Ticket registration for 2027 was not yet open when we checked, so ask your suppliers for a code once it opens
- Wednesday closes at 4pm, an hour earlier than Tuesday, so plan trains or flights home around it
- Visitor badges use Smart Badge "Touch & Collect" technology, so you can collect exhibitor information at the stands
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The organiser says the fair is regional by design: many visitors drop by for a day without a hotel, so rooms in town matter most to exhibitors and to visitors coming from further afield
- Start ups can exhibit on special terms, and the Future Now! Hub shows AI, digitalisation and IIoT in action with its own Speakers' Corner
- The organiser recommends its partner's free hotel service; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with all about automation, Easyfairs or Messe Friedrichshafen, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
all about automation Friedrichshafen travel FAQs
When is all about automation Friedrichshafen 2027?
all about automation Friedrichshafen takes place 2 Mar to 3 Mar 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Where is all about automation Friedrichshafen held?
all about automation Friedrichshafen is held at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The nearest airport is FDH.
When and where is all about automation Friedrichshafen 2027?
It runs on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March 2027 in Halls B1, B2 and B3 at Messe Friedrichshafen, Neue Messe 1, entered by the West entrance. It opens 9am to 5pm on Tuesday and 9am to 4pm on Wednesday.
Is admission free?
Registration is free with a ticket code from an exhibitor, media partner, association or the organiser. Without a code the organiser listed a €25 day ticket and a €10 pupil or student ticket, and parking, snacks and drinks are included.
Who is all about automation for?
It is a trade fair for users and decision makers in industrial automation, robotics and digitalisation, meeting makers of components and systems, integrators, software providers and distributors.
Where should I stay for all about automation Friedrichshafen?
Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are closest to the fairgrounds. If the town is busy, look around Lake Constance: Konstanz is a catamaran ride away, Lindau is on the rail line from Austria, and Romanshorn in Switzerland has an hourly car ferry.
How do I get to Messe Friedrichshafen by public transport?
Take the train to Friedrichshafen and then city bus line 5, which runs to the West entrance for a fare. Bodensee Airport is right beside the fairgrounds.
Does booking a hotel include a ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate; register for your ticket with the organiser, Easyfairs. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with all about automation or Messe Friedrichshafen.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official all about automation Friedrichshafen portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Salone del Mobile.Milano hotelsWhich hotels are closest to Messe Friedrichshafen?
The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 2 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Messe Friedrichshafen
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel ibis Friedrichshafen Airport Messe★★★ | 0.5 km | ~8 min walk | €130 |
| Rebstock-Gasthof★★★ | 3.9 km | ~14 min ride | €138 |
More hotels close to Messe Friedrichshafen
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel City Krone★★★★ | 3.4 km | ~12 min ride | €149 |
| PLAZA Hotel Föhr am Bodensee★★★★ | 4.6 km | ~16 min ride | €63 |
| Ringhotel Krone Schnetzenhausen★★★★ | 5.3 km | ~18 min ride | €244 |
| Traube am See★★★★ | 7.6 km | ~25 min ride | €266 |
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