Photo: Sheed Yoo / Google MapsGIFA 2027 Hotels
GIFA 2027 runs 21 to 25 June at Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf. 63,300 visitors (2023, shared with METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST)
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Where to stay for GIFA 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Düsseldorf are in Stockum / Messe and Altstadt (Old Town), with Düsseldorf city centre 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.
GIFA, the international foundry trade fair, runs at Messe Düsseldorf from Monday 21 to Friday 25 June 2027. Messe Düsseldorf holds it together with METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST as The Bright World of Metals, so foundry, metallurgy, thermal processing and casting visitors all share the same week and the same hotel supply. The organiser reports 854 GIFA exhibitors and 63,300 visitors at the 2023 edition, a visitor figure that covers the whole quartet. That is why GIFA hotels in Düsseldorf book up early. Stockum, beside the exhibition centre and minutes from the airport, lets you walk to the halls, while the Altstadt and city centre give you far more room choice, a direct U78 ride to the Messe and better evenings for client dinners. This page shows live hotel rates near Messe Düsseldorf for your dates, so you can compare GIFA accommodation before June demand peaks.
Popular areas for attendees: Stockum / Messe · Altstadt (Old Town) · Düsseldorf city centre.
- Düsseldorf hotels for GIFA sorted by distance to Messe Düsseldorf, from Stockum to the Altstadt and city centre
- Live rates for 21 to 25 June 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for build-up days or extra meetings
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your stand and meeting plans firm up
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 21 June to 25 June 2027
- Venue
- Messe Düsseldorf
- City
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Airport
- DUS
- Attendance
- 63,300 visitors (2023, shared with METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST)
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Hotels near Messe Düsseldorf for GIFA 2027
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Rates shown for the event window, Sun, Jun 20 → Sat, Jun 26 (arrive the day before, leave the day after), or choose your own dates above.
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Where should you eat during GIFA?
Fair weeks double Düsseldorf's restaurant demand: Michelin rooms sell out for MEDICA and K the day dates are announced. Mix one starred dinner with the Altstadt brewery classics every exhibitor team ends up in.
Photo: Sascha Perrone / Google MapsNagaya
Japanese-European fusion
Little Tokyo, ~15 min from Messe Düsseldorf
Germany's first Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, in the heart of the Japanese quarter: refined and discreet, ideal for international client dinners during MEDICA or K.
Tip: Starred rooms across the city sell out for fair weeks: book early.
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Photo: LA VIE by thomas bühner / Google MapsLA VIE by Thomas Bühner
Modern European
Flingern, ~15 min taxi from the Messe
The comeback of former three-star chef Thomas Bühner: starred 46 days after opening. Parallel omnivore and vegan tasting menus make mixed-diet groups easy.
Tip: State omnivore or vegan preference when booking.
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Photo: Gaststätte Brauerei Zum Schiffchen / Google MapsBrauerei Zum Schiffchen
Rhineland classics · Altbier · since 1628
Altstadt, U78/79 from the Messe
Düsseldorf's oldest restaurant (Napoleon dined here) and the default big-table venue for exhibitor teams: hearty portions and Altbier that keeps coming.
Tip: Beer mat on top of the glass when you want the Altbier to stop.
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Photo: K Y / Google MapsBrauerei Schumacher
Altbier brewery tavern · since 1838
Oststraße: 5 min from Hbf hotels, U78 direct to the Messe
The city's oldest Altbier brewery, still family-run and more locals than tourists: an easy, authentic dinner by the Hauptbahnhof hotel cluster.
Tip: Schumacher Alt straight from the wooden barrel + the brewery platter.
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Photo: Gerard Janssen / Google MapsNaniwa Noodles & Soups
Japanese ramen
Little Tokyo, one U78 ride from the Messe
The legendary 25-year-old ramen counter of the Japanese quarter: the fastest, most satisfying solo dinner after a long expo day.
Tip: No reservations; closed Mondays and Thursdays.
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Photo: Brandon Foltz / Google MapsRösterei VIER
Specialty coffee roastery
Carlstadt, 15 min via U-Bahn from the Messe
Düsseldorf's leading specialty roaster: a 500m² roastery-café pouring single origins from Panama to Yemen. The antidote to trade-fair filter brew.
Tip: Their Little Tokyo café near the Hbf is handy if staying by the station.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after GIFA: bookable experiences in Düsseldorf, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Düsseldorf
Messe Düsseldorf visitors can round off trade-fair days with second-division football, a giant Rhine funfair and big arena shows.
Fortuna Düsseldorf (2. Bundesliga)
Merkur Spiel-Arena is right next to the Messe grounds, so a Fortuna home match is the easiest possible add-on to a trade-fair trip.
Find ticketsRheinkirmes funfair
One of Germany's largest funfairs takes over the Rhine bank for nine days each July, complete with beer tents and a big fireworks finale.
Find ticketsPSD Bank Dome concerts
Düsseldorf's main indoor arena hosts international tours and show productions, giving you a solid evening option most weeks.
Find ticketsJapan Day (Japan-Tag)
Home to Europe's largest Japanese community, Düsseldorf throws a huge one-day Japanese culture festival ending in a famous fireworks display.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to GIFA?
From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
- DUS sits unusually close to the venue: a taxi reaches the Messe in about 10 to 15 minutes
- By train, ride the S11 or a regional service one or two stops to Hauptbahnhof and change to the U78 light rail, about 35 to 45 minutes in total
- The airport offers dense European coverage and selected long haul routes; many visitors connect via Frankfurt, Istanbul or Gulf hubs
- Arrivals surge on the Sunday before the fair opens, so pre-book any taxi transfer or expect a queue
By rail from across the region
- Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is a major ICE stop: Frankfurt Airport is about 1h30 direct and Cologne roughly 25 minutes away
- Commuting from Cologne, Essen or Duisburg is common during big Messe weeks, with frequent regional and S-Bahn services into Düsseldorf
- From Hauptbahnhof, the U78 runs to the fairground stops in 15 to 20 minutes
- Long distance trains fill up around 08:00 and 18:00 during fair weeks, so reserving seats on ICE legs is worth the small fee
How do you get around during GIFA?
Getting to Messe Düsseldorf daily
- The U78 to Merkur Spiel-Arena/Messe Nord is the workhorse route, with the U79 serving nearby stops; entrances also connect by local buses
- GIFA admission tickets no longer include free local public transport, so buy a separate bus and train ticket; the organiser points visitors to the eezy check-in/check-out fare
- Taxi ranks at the halls develop long waits when the fair empties at 18:00; walking a stop away before hailing helps
- Staying in Stockum or near the Rheinpark lets you walk to the halls and skip the tram entirely
Around Düsseldorf
- Rheinbahn's app sells local tickets, and a day ticket is usually better value on any show day with an evening plan
- The Deutschland-Ticket covers local transport plus regional trains from Cologne or Essen if you are commuting in
- Altstadt and Medienhafen restaurants are busy during big fair weeks, so reserve dinner venues for client evenings in advance
- Late June is usually warm in Düsseldorf, so pack light layers for the halls and the walk along the Rhine in the evening
Do you need a visa for GIFA?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Around 59 nationalities (including the US, UK, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, the UAE, Australia and most of Latin America) enter Germany without a visa for stays up to 90 days in 180
- The EU's ETIAS authorisation begins operating in late 2026; a transitional period applies initially, so visa-exempt visitors should check whether it is required by June 2027
- First-time non-EU entrants are enrolled in the EU Entry/Exit System with fingerprints and photo at the border
eVisa / visa required
- Attendees from India, China, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines and many other foundry markets need a Schengen C business visa via German consulates or visa centres
- Large Düsseldorf fairs create heavy consular demand, so lodge applications 8 to 12 weeks ahead, especially in India and China where slots are tightest
- A German-issued Schengen visa permits travel across the Schengen area, convenient for combined European supplier tours
Documents to carry
- Your GIFA registration or ticket confirmation and any invitation letter from Messe Düsseldorf or a German partner company
- Accommodation proof covering every night and a return or onward ticket
- Schengen visa holders must carry evidence of travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 in coverage
Rules shift, particularly through the ETIAS rollout from late 2026: confirm requirements with the German embassy or an official government source before you book.
First time at GIFA?
- Visitor hours are 10:00 to 18:00 every day from Monday 21 to Friday 25 June, so plan a realistic number of stand visits per day
- Hall allocation for 2027 is still to follow, so check the organiser's hall plan before you arrive
- Register in the GIFA ticket shop early; the organiser says ticket sales open later
- Buy a separate local transport ticket, as GIFA admission no longer includes free buses and trains
- METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST share the week, so check their halls too if your suppliers span casting, metallurgy and heat treatment
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- With four fairs drawing on one hotel supply, Stockum and airport area rooms go first; book as soon as your dates are fixed
- An Altstadt or city centre hotel near a U78 stop gives you a direct ride to the Messe and more choice of restaurants
- Exhibitors build up from 11 June, so exhibitor teams often need extra nights before the fair opens
GIFA travel FAQs
When is GIFA 2027?
GIFA takes place 21 June to 25 June 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Where is GIFA held?
GIFA is held at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany. The nearest airport is DUS.
When and where is GIFA 2027?
GIFA 2027 runs from Monday 21 to Friday 25 June 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf, the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. Visitor hours are 10:00 to 18:00 each day.
Where should I stay for GIFA?
Stockum, beside Messe Düsseldorf, is the most convenient base and lets you walk to the halls. The Altstadt and Düsseldorf city centre have more hotels and restaurants, with the U78 running straight to the Messe.
Does GIFA run alongside METEC, THERMPROCESS and NEWCAST in 2027?
Yes. Messe Düsseldorf holds the four fairs together as The Bright World of Metals from 21 to 25 June 2027, so the whole week shares the same Düsseldorf hotel supply.
Does my GIFA ticket include public transport?
No. The organiser says GIFA admission tickets no longer include free local public transport, so you need a separate bus and train ticket. It suggests the eezy check-in/check-out fare.
Which airport should I use for GIFA?
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) is very close to the venue, about 10 to 15 minutes by taxi. Frankfurt Airport is about 1h30 away by direct ICE to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and has more long haul flights.
Can you help with GIFA exhibitor accommodation for a team?
Yes. Send us your group size and dates through the enquiry form and we will reply with a team quote within 24 hours. You can also change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search for build-up days.
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