Photo: Koelnmesse GmbH / Google MapsAnuga 2027: Dates and Hotels
Anuga 2027 runs 9 to 13 October at Koelnmesse, Cologne. 145,000 attendees
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Where to stay for Anuga 2027: the closest hotels to Koelnmesse are in Deutz and Altstadt (Old Town), with Neustadt-Nord 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.
Anuga is the world's largest food and beverage trade fair, and its 2027 edition runs 9 to 13 October at Koelnmesse in Cologne. Roughly 145,000 trade visitors from close to 200 countries attend: retail and food-service buyers, importers, distributors and product developers working through ten specialised trade shows under one roof, from fine food and meat to organics and drinks. Anuga's biennial cadence and genuinely global buyer base mean Cologne's hotels absorb a two-year demand cycle in five days: Deutz, the district that literally adjoins the fairground, sells through first, then the Altstadt across the river, then the wider city, pushing late bookers towards Bonn and Düsseldorf. The saving grace is Koelnmesse's location next to Köln Messe/Deutz station, one of the best transit-connected fairgrounds in Europe. This page covers arrival routes, daily transit, Schengen visa guidance for 2027 and live bookable rates around the Messe.
Popular areas for attendees: Deutz · Altstadt (Old Town) · Neustadt-Nord.
- Hotels ranked by real walking and rail distance to Koelnmesse's Deutz entrances
- Live 4 to 5 star rates for Anuga's five-day window across Deutz, the Altstadt and beyond
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 9 Oct to 13 Oct 2027
- Venue
- Koelnmesse
- City
- Cologne, Germany
- Airport
- CGN
- Attendance
- 145,000
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Hotels near Koelnmesse for Anuga 2027
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Where should you eat during Anuga?
gamescom and Anuga swamp Deutz: Lommerzheim fills within an hour of the halls closing. Reserve the crane-house dinner early and learn the Kölsch coaster rules before you go.
Photo: Ox&Klee / Google MapsOx & Klee
Creative tasting menus
Rheinauhafen, 12 min taxi across the Rhine from Koelnmesse
Daniel Gottschlich's two-star flagship inside one of the iconic crane houses on the Rhine: Cologne's top room for impressing key accounts.
Tip: Tasting only, 3+ hours: reserve before gamescom or Anuga sell it out.
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Photo: Sahila - The Restaurant / Google MapsSahila
Globally inspired fine dining
Altstadt-Süd, 10 min taxi from Koelnmesse
Julia Komp, once Germany's youngest starred chef, runs this one-star culinary world tour. Relaxed and conversation-friendly for client dinners.
Tip: Evenings only; the adjoining mezze bar Yu*lia is a good walk-in plan B.
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Photo: Sebastian Koch / Google MapsLommerzheim
Kölsch tavern · legendary
Deutz, 15 min walk from the Koelnmesse south entrance
The legendary 'Lommi': a deliberately unpolished corner pub pouring Päffgen Kölsch with its famous massive pork chop. The closest genuine Cologne institution to the fairgrounds.
Tip: No small-group reservations; closes mid-afternoon. Arrive at opening during gamescom. Cash.
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Photo: Brauerei Päffgen / Google MapsPäffgen Brauhaus
Brauhaus · brewed on site
Friesenviertel, KVB from Bf Deutz
Unfiltered Päffgen Kölsch brewed on site and carried out in wreaths by brusque Köbes waiters: the full Cologne initiation for visiting colleagues.
Tip: Coaster on top of the glass to stop the refills. Cash.
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Photo: katie laswell / Google MapsBei Oma Kleinmann
Schnitzel house · 70+ years
Kwartier Latäng, tram 9 from Bf Deutz
Plate-sized schnitzels and a lively Kölsch-fueled room serving into the late evening: the unfussy team dinner after tear-down.
Tip: A few tables held for walk-ins: try early or late during fairs.
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Photo: THE COFFICE DEUTZ / Google MapsKaffeesapiens
Specialty coffee
Deutz: at Köln Messe/Deutz station, 10 min walk to the halls
Third-wave espresso bar right beside the trade-fair complex: rotating single-origin filters and the best pre-badge-scan coffee upgrade over hall catering.
Tip: Weekdays ~08:00-17:30. On the way in, not after the reception.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Anuga: bookable experiences in Cologne, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Cologne
Cologne pairs its huge Koelnmesse trade-fair calendar with passionate Bundesliga football, one of Europe's busiest arenas and the legendary Carnival.
1. FC Köln (Bundesliga)
Back in the Bundesliga, FC Köln's RheinEnergieStadion delivers one of Germany's most passionate football atmospheres.
Find ticketsCologne Carnival
The 'fifth season' climaxes with the Rose Monday parade, when the whole city becomes one giant street party.
Find ticketsLanxess Arena concerts
One of Europe's highest-attendance arenas, Lanxess Arena hosts major world tours, shows and sport almost every week.
Find ticketsKölner Haie (DEL ice hockey)
The Cologne Sharks regularly draw some of Europe's biggest ice hockey crowds to Lanxess Arena on winter evenings.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Anuga?
From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- The S19 S-Bahn runs from the airport station to Köln Messe/Deutz, directly beside the fairground, in around 12 to 15 minutes for a few euros
- A taxi covers the 15 km in 15 to 20 minutes outside peaks, typically in the €30 to 40 range
- CGN's network is strongest on European and low-cost routes; long-haul visitors usually connect via Frankfurt or a European hub
- Trains run frequently enough that transit beats the taxi rank on busy fair mornings
By rail, including from Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Köln Messe/Deutz station adjoins the halls, and Köln Hauptbahnhof is one stop or a 15-minute walk across the Hohenzollern bridge. Cologne is one of Europe's easiest fair cities to reach by train
- ICE trains from Frankfurt Airport's long-distance station reach Cologne in about an hour, making FRA a fully practical intercontinental gateway for Anuga
- Düsseldorf is around 25 minutes away by frequent trains, which is why many Anuga visitors base there when Cologne fills
- Some ICE and regional services stop directly at Messe/Deutz, so check your connection, as it can remove the last transfer entirely
How do you get around during Anuga?
Getting to Koelnmesse daily
- If you stay in Deutz you simply walk in; from the Altstadt it is one S-Bahn stop or a 20-minute walk over the Rhine
- S-Bahn and regional lines feed Köln Messe/Deutz from across the region, and Stadtbahn trams stop at Bf Deutz/Messe and Koelnmesse on the fairground's flanks
- Anuga admission tickets have historically included free VRS local transport, so confirm on your ticket before buying passes
- The 09:00 opening crush at Messe/Deutz station clears quickly; arriving 20 minutes earlier or later avoids it
Around Cologne
- The KVB Stadtbahn and bus network covers the compact city; mobile tickets via the KVB or DB apps beat station queues
- Taxis are easy at the Hauptbahnhof, Deutz and hotel ranks, though fair evenings stretch waiting times
- Cross-Rhine road traffic slows badly during fair peaks, so rail over the Hohenzollern bridge is the dependable route
- The Altstadt brewery houses around Heumarkt are the default Anuga evening venue; larger groups should reserve, as the fair takes over the whole quarter
Do you need a visa for Anuga?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Nationals of about 60 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, the UAE, Brazil and most of Latin America, enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day window, which fully covers Anuga
- EU, EEA and Swiss citizens enter freely
- From late 2026 onwards, visa-exempt travellers are expected to need ETIAS online travel authorisation, so 2027 attendees should budget for that small extra step, plus biometric EES registration at the border
eVisa / visa required
- Buyers and exhibitors from India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, most of Africa and the Middle East need a Schengen short-stay business visa from German embassies or visa application centres
- Anuga's global South buyer base makes pre-fair consulate demand heavy, so apply as early as possible within the six-month application window
- Registration confirmations and invitations from Koelnmesse or exhibiting partners are the standard supporting evidence for a business-visa file
Documents to carry
- Passport valid at least three months beyond your planned Schengen departure
- Anuga ticket or registration confirmation plus any invitation letter from the organiser or an exhibitor
- Hotel bookings, return ticket and proof of sufficient funds or a company letter for the trip
Visa and border rules evolve: confirm current requirements with the German embassy in your country or official EU sources before finalising your Anuga travel.
First time at Anuga?
- Buy your ticket online before travelling; Anuga entrances scan e-tickets straight through while box-office lines crawl on the opening morning
- Anuga is really ten trade shows in one: pick the two or three segments that match your buying brief and plan halls accordingly rather than trying to see everything
- The fair includes a weekend, and Saturday and Sunday are the heaviest footfall days; schedule focused supplier meetings for the weekday sessions
- Book Deutz or Altstadt hotels as soon as your attendance is confirmed, as the closest properties sell out many months ahead
- Bring a system for samples and catalogues; a light backpack and ruthless same-evening triage beat hauling bags between halls
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The final day is markedly quieter and exhibitors are more generous with time and samples as stands wind down
- Real supplier relationships get built at the Altstadt brewery tables after closing. Accept the dinner invitations, that is where Anuga actually happens
- The tasting opportunities in the halls mean you rarely need a proper lunch, so target the fine-food and regional pavilions late morning before the crowds
- If Cologne is full, Bonn is around 25 minutes from Messe/Deutz by frequent trains and consistently cheaper than fair-week Cologne
Anuga travel FAQs
Where is Anuga held?
Anuga is held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The nearest airport is CGN.
When is Anuga 2027?
The next Anuga takes place from Saturday 9 to Wednesday 13 October 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne. Opening hours for 2027 have not been published yet.
Can normal visitors attend Anuga?
No. Anuga is a trade fair for the food and drink industry, open to decision makers from retail, wholesale, import and export, manufacturing, food service and catering, among others. You must prove your trade visitor status when buying your ticket. Children under 12 accompanied by their legal guardians enter free; children 12 and over need a ticket and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Does an Anuga ticket include public transport?
Yes. Trade visitors receive a free travel ticket by separate email, valid in 2nd class on the VRS (Verkehrsverbund Rhein Sieg) network for journeys to and from the fair, together with photo ID and your admission ticket. IC, EC and ICE trains are excluded.
Which station is closest to Anuga at Koelnmesse?
Köln Messe/Deutz station, served by high speed trains, sits directly next to the exhibition grounds. Stadtbahn lines 1 and 9 stop at Köln Messe/Deutz, and lines 3 and 4 stop at Koelnmesse. The North, South, East and West entrances are all open to Anuga visitors.
Is there an Anuga hall plan and exhibitor list?
Yes. The official Anuga site has a hall and site plan page and an exhibitor search with product groups. Suitcases, trolleys and backpacks are not allowed in the halls and must be left at the free cloakroom.
Where should I stay for Anuga 2027?
Deutz is the winning district (you walk to the halls) and it sells out first. The Altstadt and Neustadt-Nord across the Rhine offer Cologne's best evening scene one S-Bahn stop away, while Bonn and Düsseldorf are the established rail-commute overflow options.
How much do hotels cost during Anuga?
Cologne rates during Anuga typically run two to three times normal levels, with Deutz commanding the steepest premiums and minimum-stay requirements appearing on peak nights. Prices climb rather than fall as the fair approaches, so early booking is the saving.
How early should I book hotels for Anuga?
Six to twelve months ahead for Deutz and central Cologne is realistic, and many regulars book for the next edition when the dates publish. Free-cancellation rates make committing early sensible even before your final schedule exists.
Which airport do I fly into for Anuga?
Cologne Bonn (CGN) is closest, 12 to 15 minutes from the fairground by S-Bahn. Frankfurt (FRA) with its hour-long ICE connection is the better intercontinental gateway, and Düsseldorf (DUS) adds another option roughly 45 to 60 minutes away by train.
Can visitors taste products at Anuga?
Yes, sampling is central to how Anuga works, and exhibitors across the fine-food, drinks, dairy and meat shows actively offer tastings to trade visitors. Note that Anuga is a trade-only event, so entry requires proof of industry affiliation rather than a consumer ticket.
Anuga: Fragen und Antworten auf Deutsch
Wann ist die Anuga 2027?
Die nächste Anuga findet von Samstag, 9. Oktober, bis Mittwoch, 13. Oktober 2027 in der Koelnmesse in Köln statt. Die Öffnungszeiten für 2027 sind noch nicht veröffentlicht.
Ist die Anuga für normale Besucher geöffnet?
Nein. Die Anuga ist eine reine Fachmesse für die Lebensmittel und Getränkebranche. Beim Ticketkauf muss der Fachbesucherstatus nachgewiesen werden. Kinder unter 12 Jahren haben in Begleitung der Erziehungsberechtigten freien Eintritt, ab 12 Jahren brauchen sie ein Ticket und eine Begleitperson.
Ist im Anuga Ticket die Anfahrt mit Bus und Bahn enthalten?
Ja. Fachbesucher erhalten per separater E Mail ein kostenloses Ticket für den VRS (2. Klasse) für die An und Abreise zur Messe, gültig mit Lichtbildausweis und Eintrittskarte. IC, EC und ICE sind ausgenommen.
Welcher Bahnhof ist der nächste zur Anuga? (Anfahrt)
Der Bahnhof Köln Messe/Deutz mit Fernverkehrshalt liegt direkt am Messegelände. Die Stadtbahnlinien 1 und 9 halten an Köln Messe/Deutz, die Linien 3 und 4 an der Haltestelle Koelnmesse. Für Anuga Besucher sind die Eingänge Nord, Süd, Ost und West geöffnet.
Gibt es einen Hallenplan und ein Ausstellerverzeichnis der Anuga?
Ja. Auf der offiziellen Anuga Website gibt es einen Hallen und Geländeplan sowie die Ausstellersuche mit Produktgruppen.
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Which hotels are closest to Koelnmesse?
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 Koelnmesse
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Müller★★★ | 1.6 km | ~7 min ride | €740 |
| Trip Inn Hotel Conti★★★ | 3.6 km | ~13 min ride | €360 |
| Hotel Begardenhof★★★ | 6.2 km | ~21 min ride | €354 |
More hotels close to Koelnmesse
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Deutz, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | €933 |
| Hyatt Regency Cologne★★★★★ | 1.2 km | ~6 min ride | €1,358 |
| art'otel Cologne powered by Radisson Hotels★★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | €947 |
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