Photo: NürnbergMesse GmbH / Google MapsHotels for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028 in Nuremberg
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028 runs 28 to 31 March at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse), Nuremberg. Around 75,000 visitors from 117 countries, with HOLZ-HANDWERK (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028: the closest hotels to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) are in Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) and Langwasser (near the fairground), with Nuremberg Central Station area 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: Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) · Langwasser (near the fairground) · Nuremberg Central Station area · Fürth.
About FENSTERBAU FRONTALE
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE, the trade fair for windows, doors and facades, returns to the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 March 2028, held every two years and running alongside HOLZ-HANDWERK, the fair for woodworking machinery and supplies.
Its roots go back to a machine, tool and raw material show for glaziers first organised in Karlsruhe in 1949; the fair moved to Nuremberg after a decision in 1988 and has carried its current name since 2000. In 2026 the two fairs together drew around 75,000 visitors from 117 countries and 1,022 exhibitors from 47 countries, 665 of them at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE, according to the organiser.
The halls cover profile systems, glass, hardware, shading, machines and software for window, door and facade makers, architects and planners. For FENSTERBAU FRONTALE hotels in Nuremberg, the fairground sits in Langwasser and the U1 reaches it in eight minutes from Nuremberg Central Station, so the Old Town and the station area work well alongside hotels near the Messe.
This page shows live rates for your dates; your fair ticket is bought separately from the organiser.
Who attends
Trade visitors from the window, door and facade sectors: window and facade makers, metal builders, joiners, sun protection specialists, architects and planners. No proof of industry affiliation is needed, but it is not a consumer show.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Nuremberg hotels for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE sorted by distance to the Exhibition Centre, from Langwasser to the Old Town, the Central Station area and Fürth
- Live rates for 28 to 31 March 2028, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for stand build days or a one or two day visit
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful for a fair this far ahead while your team and meeting plans are still being settled
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus an exhibitor or group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 28 Mar to 31 Mar 2028
- Length
- 4 days, Tue to Fri
- Venue
- Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
- City
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Airport
- NUE
- Attendance
- Around 75,000 visitors from 117 countries, with HOLZ-HANDWERK (2026)
- Organiser
- NürnbergMesse GmbH
- First held
- 1949
- How often
- Every two years
- Sector
- Building Materials
Key facts (2026 edition)
- visitors (with HOLZ-HANDWERK)
- Around 75,000
- visitor countries
- 117
- exhibitors
- 665
- exhibitors (with HOLZ-HANDWERK)
- 1,022
Figures published by the organiser.
Runs alongside: HOLZ-HANDWERK
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Hotels near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028
Hotel bookings for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028 open about a year ahead. These are the closest hotels to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse), with the distance and the walk or ride time. We show live prices as soon as rooms open.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Das Falk Apartmenthaus★★★ | 2.7 km | Approx. 10 min ride |
| Hotel Nürnberg City Center by Leonardo Hotels★★★ | 3.8 km | Approx. 13 min ride |
More hotels close to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg an der Messe★★★★ | 1.2 km | Approx. 6 min ride |
| Ramada by Wyndham Nuernberg Parkhotel★★★★ | 1.8 km | Approx. 7 min ride |
| Novotel Nuernberg Messezentrum★★★★ | 1.8 km | Approx. 7 min ride |
| Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg★★★★★ | 3.7 km | Approx. 13 min ride |
On the map
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse), 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.
- Itemised company invoice, emailed instantly
- Bills to your company name and ABN / VAT / tax number
- Free-cancellation rates prioritised for changing plans
- Book multiple rooms for the team in one place
Send this page to colleagues so everyone books their own room near the venue, all at today's rate.
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 Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse). If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE
Where should you eat during FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
NuernbergMesse sits just south of the old town, a few U-Bahn stops (U1) from the medieval centre where most dining lives. Franconian portions are hearty and kitchens close relatively early, so plan client dinners for a prompt start.
Photo: Florian Neuroth / Google MapsEssigbratlein
Modern vegetable-forward tasting menu
Old town, near Weinmarkt (~4km north of NuernbergMesse)
Nuremberg's landmark fine-dining restaurant in a historic 16th-century house, celebrated for herb- and vegetable-driven cooking. The top choice for a special dinner.
Tip: Small room - reserve well ahead.
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Photo: Waidwerk / Google MapsWaidwerk
Modern regional
Near the centre / Sterntor
An intimate contemporary restaurant with a precise, produce-led menu - a quieter, refined alternative for entertaining a client.
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Photo: Bratwurst Röslein / Google MapsBratwurst Roslein
Franconian
Old town, near Hauptmarkt
A large, atmospheric Franconian tavern serving grilled Nuremberg bratwurst and regional classics in a historic hall. Good for a group wanting local flavour.
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Photo: Bratwursthäusle bei St. Sebald / Google MapsBratwursthausle bei St. Sebald
Nuremberg bratwurst
Old town, beside St. Sebald church
The definitive spot for finger-sized Nuremberg Rostbratwurst grilled over beechwood. A quick, iconic, low-cost lunch.
Tip: Order '6 im Weckla' (in a roll) for a cheap standing bite.
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Photo: Barfüßer Hausbrauerei Ulm / Google MapsBarfusser Hausbrauerei
Brewpub / German
Old town, in a historic cellar
A cavernous house brewery serving its own beer with hearty German fare. Casual and lively for an after-work team dinner.
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Photo: Stefan Sieb / Google MapsNeef Confiserie Cafe
Historic cafe / confiserie
Old town, Winklerstrasse
A long-established confectioner and cafe, ideal for coffee, cake and the city's famous Lebkuchen. A civilised mid-morning break.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after FENSTERBAU FRONTALE: bookable experiences in Nuremberg, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Nuremberg
Second-division football, the world-famous Christmas market and Rock im Park headline Nuremberg's year.
1. FC Nurnberg
The historic 'Club' plays at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, a short hop from the NuernbergMesse grounds.
Find ticketsNuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
One of Germany's oldest and most famous Christmas markets, filling the Hauptmarkt with stalls, Gluehwein and Lebkuchen.
Find ticketsRock im Park
Huge rock and metal festival on the Zeppelinfeld, sister event to Rock am Ring.
Find ticketsBardentreffen
A large free open-air world- and folk-music festival across the old town's squares.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
From Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
- Take the U2 from the Airport station towards Nürnberg Röthenbach and change at the Central Station to the U1 towards Langwasser Süd as far as Messe; the organiser puts the total at around 25 minutes
- A taxi from the airport to the Exhibition Centre takes about 25 minutes, according to the organiser
- There is no shuttle from the airport or the Central Station, because public transport reaches the venue directly
- Car hire desks at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Sixt
By rail and road
- From Nuremberg Central Station the U1 towards Langwasser Süd reaches the Exhibition Centre in eight minutes
- NürnbergMesse points to Deutsche Bahn event offers for journeys within Germany, with fares from EUR 16.19
- By car, the venue has fast links to the A3, A6, A9 and A73; enter Karl-Schönleben-Strasse or the special destination Messe in your navigation system
- Parking on site costs EUR 14 a day, and a parking guidance system directs you to free spaces
How do you get around during FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
Getting to the halls each day
- Your ticket includes a VGN KombiTicket for 2nd class public transport in fare zones 100 and 200 (Nuremberg, Fürth, Stein, Oberasbach and Zirndorf), valid only for the ticket holder during the fair
- The KombiTicket covers underground, tram, bus and regional trains, but not IC, EC or ICE trains or 1st class
- The halls open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and from 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday
- Lockers in the Mitte and Ost entrance areas are free to use with a returnable coin deposit, and the coat check takes trolleys and suitcases for EUR 3 each
Langwasser, the Old Town or further out?
- Hotels in Langwasser, near the fairground, keep the morning trip shortest
- The Old Town and the Central Station area have more hotels and restaurants, and the U1 runs straight from the Central Station to the Messe
- Fürth is inside the KombiTicket fare zones, so a hotel there still gives you free public transport on fair days
- NürnbergMesse runs its own booking service with partner hotels in Nuremberg and the region; check each hotel's position on our map before you book with us
Do you need a visa for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel; the German Federal Foreign Office publishes a country table showing who needs a visa for Germany
- Germany is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, which became fully operational on 10 April 2026, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa exempt visitors, was not in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check again before a 2028 trip
eVisa / visa required
- If your passport needs a visa, apply for a Schengen short stay visa through a German embassy, consulate or its appointed visa centre
- EU guidance is to apply at least 15 days before your journey and no earlier than six months beforehand
- NürnbergMesse no longer issues invitation letters to visitors: a copy of your admission ticket is enough proof, with separate forms for visitors from mainland China and visa support from Feustel Fairs & Travel for visitors from Türkiye; exhibitors use their stand confirmation
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your FENSTERBAU FRONTALE e-ticket or exhibitor pass, printed or on your phone
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents if you needed a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German Federal Foreign Office, the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources before you book.
First time at FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
- FENSTERBAU FRONTALE is aimed exclusively at trade visitors from the window, door and facade sectors, but you do not have to prove your industry affiliation, and nothing is sold to end consumers at the stands
- Your FENSTERBAU FRONTALE ticket or voucher is also valid for HOLZ-HANDWERK, which runs on the same dates
- Tickets are sold and voucher codes redeemed online only; neither is possible on site, and a voucher is valid for one day
- Children up to and including 15 get in free when accompanied by an adult trade visitor, through the service entrance next to the turnstiles
- The organiser expects visitors from over 100 countries over the four days, so plan meetings and stand visits in advance
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The fair is held every two years: after 24 to 27 March 2026, the next edition is 28 to 31 March 2028, so there is no 2027 edition
- The halls close at 17:00 on Friday 31 March, so an evening train or flight home is realistic on the last day; exhibitors cannot dismantle before the official end, and NürnbergMesse charges EUR 800 if they do
- NürnbergMesse offers partner hotels through its own booking service; Event Escapes is a separate, independent option, not affiliated with FENSTERBAU FRONTALE or NürnbergMesse, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE travel FAQs
When is FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028?
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE takes place 28 Mar to 31 Mar 2028 at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) in Nuremberg, Germany.
Where is FENSTERBAU FRONTALE held?
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE is held at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) in Nuremberg, Germany. The nearest airport is NUE.
When and where is FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028?
FENSTERBAU FRONTALE 2028 runs from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 March 2028 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg. It opens 10:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday.
How often does FENSTERBAU FRONTALE take place?
Every two years, according to the organiser. The last edition ran from 24 to 27 March 2026 and the next is from 28 to 31 March 2028.
Can I visit HOLZ-HANDWERK with the same ticket?
Yes. The organiser says a FENSTERBAU FRONTALE ticket or voucher is also valid for HOLZ-HANDWERK, which runs alongside it in Nuremberg on the same dates.
Who can visit FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
It is for trade visitors from the window, door and facade sectors, including window and facade makers, metal builders, joiners, architects and planners. You do not need to prove your industry affiliation, and tickets are sold online only.
Where should I stay for FENSTERBAU FRONTALE?
Langwasser, near the fairground, keeps the daily trip shortest. The Old Town and the Central Station area have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants and are eight minutes from the Messe on the U1. Fürth is also inside the free public transport zones of the fair ticket.
Does booking a hotel include a FENSTERBAU FRONTALE ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and fair tickets are separate, and tickets are sold online by the organiser. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with FENSTERBAU FRONTALE or NürnbergMesse.
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