Photo: Messe Friedrichshafen / Google MapsINTERBOOT 2027 Hotels in Friedrichshafen and around Lake Constance
INTERBOOT 2027 runs 22 to 26 September at Messe Friedrichshafen, Friedrichshafen. 36,100 visitors (2026)
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Where to stay for INTERBOOT 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.
INTERBOOT, the international water sports fair on the German shore of Lake Constance (Bodensee), returns to Messe Friedrichshafen from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 September 2027. It is held every September, and the organiser counted 36,100 visitors at the 2026 edition, with more than 300 exhibitors and represented companies, over 250 boats and around 60,000 m² of exhibition space. It is open to private visitors as well as the trade, so it draws boat buyers, sailors, paddlers, divers and families alongside dealers, boatyards and charter firms. Boats are tried out on the exhibition lake and at the INTERBOOT Marina, which the free MesseExpress shuttle links to the halls, and the diving fair InterDive runs alongside on the same ticket. The organiser says 20 to 30 percent of visitors come from Switzerland, so many people stay around the lake. This page shows live INTERBOOT hotel rates in Friedrichshafen and around Lake Constance; tickets are bought separately from the organiser.
Popular areas for attendees: Friedrichshafen centre and lakefront · Konstanz (by catamaran) · Lindau · Romanshorn, Switzerland (by ferry).
- INTERBOOT hotels sorted by distance to Messe Friedrichshafen, from the town centre and lakefront to Konstanz, Lindau and the Swiss shore
- Live rates for 22 to 26 September 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for a weekend visit or a full week on the stand
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while you decide which days to test boats or bring the family
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for exhibitor teams, clubs and groups through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027
- Venue
- Messe Friedrichshafen
- City
- Friedrichshafen, Germany
- Airport
- FDH
- Attendance
- 36,100 visitors (2026)
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Hotels near Messe Friedrichshafen for INTERBOOT 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, Sep 21 → Fri, Sep 24, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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Where should you eat during INTERBOOT?
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 Maps
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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
Photo: s'Wirtshaus am See Friedrichshafen / Google Maps
Photo: Ruslana Dutchuk / 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: Tecknolt 5KK / 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: 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 close to the fairgrounds, according to the organiser
- The organiser also names Memmingen, Munich and Stuttgart airports as easy options for reaching Messe Friedrichshafen
- Zurich Airport has good connections to Friedrichshafen by train, or by train and ferry or catamaran, and the organiser notes that most taxi companies offer a shuttle service to Zurich Airport
By rail, road and lake
- Within Germany, InterRegioExpress (IRE) and RegionalExpress (RE) trains run to Friedrichshafen, plus an hourly ICE or IC connection via Ulm; Flixbus intercity coaches stop at Friedrichshafen Stadt station
- From Switzerland, the organiser suggests the SBB Basel to Lindau line, the hourly car ferry from Romanshorn to Friedrichshafen, or the intercity from Zurich and Winterthur to Konstanz, which has a direct link to the catamaran
- From Austria, ÖBB trains run via Bregenz and the German transfer station of Lindau; from further afield the organiser recommends long distance routes via Munich and Ulm
- Driving? The address for navigation is Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen; from the west the organiser routes you via the A81 and A98 then the B31, and from the east via the A96 towards Lindau, exit Sigmarszell/Friedrichshafen, then the B31
How do you get around during INTERBOOT?
Getting to the halls and the marina
- The free MesseExpress bus (line MX) runs from Friedrichshafen Stadt station and Friedrichshafen Hafen station (the ferry dock) to the fairgrounds and back; the timetable on the organiser's site when we checked was for 2026
- City bus line 5 also runs from Friedrichshafen Stadt station to the fair and stops at the West entrance, but a fare applies
- The INTERBOOT Marina, where boats are tested on the lake, is free to visit and linked to the exhibition grounds at regular intervals by the MX shuttle
- The organiser lists local taxi firms on its travel page, and a live parking guidance system shows which visitor car parks still have space
Friedrichshafen or around the lake?
- Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are the closest base, with both the town station and the harbour station on the free MX route
- Konstanz is across the lake: the catamaran links it with Friedrichshafen every hour, and the MX shuttle also serves Friedrichshafen Hafen station
- 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 the many Swiss visitors
Do you need a visa for INTERBOOT?
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 short 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 stay in Switzerland or Austria, or cross the lake from Romanshorn, make sure your visa covers the Schengen Area for the whole trip and allows the entries you need
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 INTERBOOT ticket, plus your boating licence if you hope to take the helm on a test drive
- 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 INTERBOOT?
- Opening hours and ticket prices for 2027 were not yet on the organiser's site when we checked; in 2026 the fair opened daily from 10am to 6pm, closing at 5pm on Sunday
- In 2026 a cheaper afternoon ticket was sold from 3pm on weekdays and a Last Chance Ticket from 2pm on Sunday, so check whether the same offers return for 2027
- Tickets are sold online and at the ticket desks on site; the desks take cash, EC card, Visa, Mastercard and American Express
- Your INTERBOOT ticket also gets you into InterDive, the diving fair in Hall B5, during its opening hours
- Dogs on a lead are allowed, free Wi-Fi covers the grounds (network HotSpot-Messe), and a free nursery for children aged three to six opens from Friday to Sunday, with registration on site
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Hands-on activities sell out: the Ladies-Only Motorboat Driving Training was fully booked on every day in 2026, and the standing wave surf slots are reserved through the organiser's website, so book what you want to try before you travel
- Driving a motorhome? The P Ost 2 motorhome and caravan area beside the grounds is open for the whole fair at €35 per pitch per day, with sanitary facilities, electricity and water, booked on site only
- The organiser's visitor service can help with questions about your visit; we are independent and not affiliated with INTERBOOT or Messe Friedrichshafen, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
INTERBOOT travel FAQs
When is INTERBOOT 2027?
INTERBOOT takes place 22 Sept to 26 Sept 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Where is INTERBOOT held?
INTERBOOT is held at Messe Friedrichshafen in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The nearest airport is FDH.
When and where is INTERBOOT 2027?
INTERBOOT 2027 runs from Wednesday 22 to Sunday 26 September 2027 at Messe Friedrichshafen, Neue Messe 1, 88046 Friedrichshafen, Germany, on the northern shore of Lake Constance. Opening hours for 2027 were not yet published when we checked.
Is INTERBOOT open to the public?
Yes. The organiser says INTERBOOT is open to both trade visitors and private visitors. Tickets can be bought online or at the ticket desks on site, and the same ticket covers InterDive.
Where should I stay for INTERBOOT?
Friedrichshafen's centre and lakefront are closest, with free MX shuttle buses from both the town station and the harbour station. If the town is busy, look around the lake: Konstanz is an hourly 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 INTERBOOT by public transport?
Take the train to Friedrichshafen Stadt, or the catamaran or ferry to the harbour, then the free MesseExpress bus (line MX) to the fairgrounds. City bus line 5 also runs from Friedrichshafen Stadt to the West entrance for a fare.
Can I try boats at INTERBOOT?
Yes. Boats are tested on the exhibition lake and at the INTERBOOT Marina, which is free to visit and linked to the halls by the MX shuttle. Popular sessions such as the standing wave and women's motorboat training fill up, so reserve ahead where the organiser allows it.
Does booking a hotel include an INTERBOOT ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate, and INTERBOOT tickets are sold by the organiser. Send us your room numbers and dates through the enquiry form if you need rooms for a team, club or group.
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Nor-Shipping 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 31 October 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 | €112 |
| Holiday Inn Express Friedrichshafen by IHG★★★ | 1.0 km | ~5 min ride | €135 |
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 | €220 |
| PLAZA Hotel Föhr am Bodensee★★★★ | 4.6 km | ~16 min ride | €101 |
| Ringhotel Krone Schnetzenhausen★★★★ | 5.3 km | ~18 min ride | €276 |
| Seevital Hotel★★★★ | 8.6 km | ~28 min ride | €362 |
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