Photo: Messe Friedrichshafen / Google MapsHotels for AMERICANA 2027 in Friedrichshafen
AMERICANA 2027 runs 1 to 5 September at Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen. 56,200 visitors and around 300 exhibitors from 19 countries (2025)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for AMERICANA 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.
Popular areas for attendees: Friedrichshafen centre and lakefront · Konstanz (by catamaran) · Lindau · Romanshorn, Switzerland (by ferry).
About AMERICANA
AMERICANA, which bills itself as Europe's largest western riding fair, returns to Messe Friedrichshafen on the German shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee) from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 September 2027.
Held every two years and at home in Friedrichshafen since 2023, it combines top level western riding competitions in around 50 classes, evening shows with the finals, and a shopping fair across eight halls, from saddles, boots and hats to stable equipment, trailers and tractors.
Around four riding rings and two forums there are demonstrations and talks on horse health, horsemanship and breeds, plus live country music, line dance, a saloon and meet and greets with riding stars. The 2025 edition was the biggest so far, with 56,200 visitors, around 300 exhibitors from 19 countries, 500 horses and 650 cattle on the grounds.
AMERICANA is open to the public, so it suits riders, families and western fans as much as exhibitors and competitors. Friedrichshafen is a small lakeside town and the fair falls in the Baden-Württemberg summer holidays, so many visitors stay around the lake. This page shows live hotel rates in Friedrichshafen and around Lake Constance; tickets are bought separately from the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- AMERICANA hotels sorted by distance to Messe Friedrichshafen, from the town centre and lakefront to Konstanz, Lindau and the Swiss shore
- Live rates for 1 to 5 September 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for a day visit, the evening shows or the competitions from 29 August
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while opening hours, ticket prices and the show programme are still to be published
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for exhibitor teams, riding clubs and groups through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 1 Sept to 5 Sept 2027
- Length
- 5 days, Wed to Sun
- Venue
- Messe Friedrichshafen
- City
- Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Airport
- FDH
- Attendance
- 56,200 visitors and around 300 exhibitors from 19 countries (2025)
- Sector
- Gifts & Consumer Goods
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Live rates near the venue
Hotels near Messe Friedrichshafen for AMERICANA 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, Aug 31 → Fri, Sep 3, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near Messe Friedrichshafen, keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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- Free-cancellation rates prioritised for changing plans
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Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to Messe Friedrichshafen. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for AMERICANA
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Where should you eat during AMERICANA?
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.
Photo: Bella Vista Friedrichshafen / 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: Hotel Traube am See GmbH / 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 Mapss'Wirtshaus am See
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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Photo: Hanno Witten / Google MapsKommodore
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: Lammgarten / 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: Jutta Laurs / 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.
Open in Google MapsHow do you get to AMERICANA?
By air
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) is in the immediate vicinity of the fairgrounds, Messe Friedrichshafen says
- Memmingen, Munich and Stuttgart airports are also easy options for reaching Messe Friedrichshafen, according to the venue
- Zurich Airport is the nearest international hub, with rail and ferry connections to Friedrichshafen
- The organiser lists taxi companies around Friedrichshafen on its arrival page
By rail, coach, road and lake
- Long distance coaches from Munich, Freiburg and Zurich stop at Friedrichshafen Stadtbahnhof, the venue says
- From Switzerland, take the car ferry from Romanshorn, which runs every hour, or the train to Konstanz and the catamaran to Friedrichshafen
- From western Austria, ÖBB trains run via Bregenz and the German interchange station of Lindau
- Driving? The address for navigation is Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen; visitors park on P-West and P-Ost, and the organiser says parking tickets are cheaper online
How do you get around during AMERICANA?
Getting to the halls
- City bus line 5 runs from town to the West entrance, and a fare applies; the organiser's arrival page also lists a bus stop at the East entrance
- Messe Friedrichshafen runs a free MesseExpress (MX) bus from the Stadtbahnhof and Hafenbahnhof at selected fairs; check whether it runs for AMERICANA 2027
- The organiser offers combined tickets with the Romanshorn ferry and the Konstanz catamaran
- Free Wi-Fi covers the grounds (network HotSpot-Messe), and there are cash machines in Foyer West and Foyer Ost
Friedrichshafen or around the lake?
- Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are the closest base, and the organiser asks visitors to book early because the fair falls in the Baden-Württemberg summer holidays
- Konstanz is across the lake, linked to Friedrichshafen by catamaran
- 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 AMERICANA?
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 AMERICANA day or evening show ticket, as a print out or on your phone
- Bringing a dog? The organiser requires proof of effective rabies protection, so carry the vaccination certificate
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at AMERICANA?
- Ticket prices and confirmed 2027 opening hours were not yet on the tickets page when we checked; the organiser says they appear about six months before the event, and its FAQ lists 09:00 to 18:00 from Wednesday to Saturday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Sunday
- Evening shows with the finals run from Wednesday to Saturday, starting at 19:30, and need their own tickets; buy them early if you want a particular evening
- Dogs on a lead are welcome at the fair with proof of rabies vaccination, but not in Zeppelin CAT Hall A1 during competitions or at the evening shows
- Tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded, and the organiser says entry and parking tickets are cheaper online
- A fair kindergarten looks after children aged six and over during opening hours, and the day programme with line dance workshops is published about six weeks before the fair
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Driving a motorhome? The P-Ost 2 camper site beside the grounds is open from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 September 2027 at €35 per pitch per day, with sanitary facilities, a 3 kW power connection and water, booked on site only; visitors without a camper can sleep in tents in Hall B5
- Competitors start earlier: the competitions begin on Sunday 29 August 2027, so riders, grooms and trade teams often need a full week by the lake
- The organiser points to a Lake Constance accommodation search on its site; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with AMERICANA, AMERICANA GmbH or Messe Friedrichshafen, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
AMERICANA travel FAQs
When is AMERICANA 2027?
AMERICANA takes place 1 Sept to 5 Sept 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Where is AMERICANA held?
AMERICANA is held at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The nearest airport is FDH.
When and where is AMERICANA 2027?
AMERICANA 2027 runs from Wednesday 1 to Sunday 5 September 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen, Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany, on the northern shore of Lake Constance. The competitions start on Sunday 29 August.
Is AMERICANA held every year?
No. AMERICANA is held every two years. The 2025 edition ran from 3 to 7 September 2025, and the next is 1 to 5 September 2027.
Is AMERICANA open to the public?
Yes. It is a fair, a western riding competition and a show in one, open to riders, families and western fans as well as trade visitors. Day tickets and evening show tickets are sold separately by the organiser.
Where should I stay for AMERICANA?
Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are closest. The fair falls in the Baden-Württemberg summer holidays, so book early or look around the lake: Konstanz is a catamaran ride away, Lindau is on the rail line from Austria, and Romanshorn in Switzerland has an hourly car ferry.
Can I bring my dog to AMERICANA?
Yes, on a lead and with proof of effective rabies protection. Dogs are not allowed in Zeppelin CAT Hall A1 during competitions or at the evening shows.
Does booking a hotel include an AMERICANA ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate, and AMERICANA tickets are sold by the organiser. Send us your room numbers and dates through the enquiry form if you need rooms for a club, a stable team or a group.
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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 13 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 | Approx. 8 min walk | €175 |
| Hotel Restaurant Waldhorn★★★ | 6.3 km | Approx. 21 min ride | €176 |
More hotels close to Messe Friedrichshafen
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel City Krone★★★★ | 3.4 km | Approx. 12 min ride | €234 |
| PLAZA Hotel Föhr am Bodensee★★★★ | 4.6 km | Approx. 16 min ride | €120 |
| Ringhotel Krone Schnetzenhausen★★★★ | 5.3 km | Approx. 18 min ride | €279 |
| Seevital Hotel★★★★ | 8.6 km | Approx. 28 min ride | €359 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for AMERICANA, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.