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Laser World of Photonics 2027 runs 22 to 25 June at Messe München, Munich. About 44,000 visitors from 74 countries and regions and 1,398 exhibitors (2025)
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Where to stay for Laser World of Photonics 2027: the closest hotels to Messe München are in Messestadt Riem and Altstadt (city centre), with Hauptbahnhof 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.
Laser World of Photonics, which Messe München calls the world's leading trade fair with congress for photonics components, systems and applications, returns to Messe München from Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 June 2027. Messe München has held it every two years since 1973, so this is the next edition after June 2025. Eleven exhibition areas cover laser systems for manufacturing, optoelectronics, sensor, measuring and testing technology, imaging, biophotonics and integrated photonics. World of Quantum runs alongside it, and automatica, the automation and robotics fair, is held at the same time under the same roof, with identical opening hours. The scientific World of Photonics Congress runs from 20 to 25 June. In 2025 the fair drew about 44,000 visitors from 74 countries and regions and a record 1,398 exhibitors. With three fairs on the grounds in one week, Laser World of Photonics hotels in Messestadt Riem next to the halls and on the U2 line through the centre are worth securing early. This page shows live Munich hotel rates for your dates; trade fair tickets are bought separately from the organiser, with visitor registration opening in February 2027.
Popular areas for attendees: Messestadt Riem · Altstadt (city centre) · Hauptbahnhof area · Haidhausen (Ostbahnhof).
- Munich hotels for Laser World of Photonics sorted by distance to Messe München, from Messestadt Riem to the Altstadt, the Hauptbahnhof area and Haidhausen
- Live rates for 22 to 25 June 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for the congress from 20 June or stand build from 19 June
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 22 June to 25 June 2027
- Venue
- Messe München
- City
- Munich, Germany
- Airport
- MUC
- Attendance
- About 44,000 visitors from 74 countries and regions and 1,398 exhibitors (2025)
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Hotels near Messe München for Laser World of Photonics 2027
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Where should you eat during Laser World of Photonics?
bauma and ISPO weeks fill Munich's tables fast. One three-star statement dinner, one proper beer hall for the team, and the gasthaus you can walk to from the halls.
Photo: Vladas Portapas / Google MapsJAN
Creative modern European
Maxvorstadt, U2 direct from Messestadt West (~25 min)
Jan Hartwig's flagship earned three Michelin stars within six months of opening: the ultimate client-dinner flex in Munich.
Tip: Reservations vanish around ISPO and bauma: book the moment dates lock.
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Photo: Restaurant Tantris / Google MapsTantris
French haute cuisine
Schwabing, ~20 min taxi from Messe München
Munich's legendary fine-dining institution in its iconic listed 1970s building: a statement venue for sealing a major deal during bauma week.
Tip: Tantris DNA next door (also starred) is easier to book, less formal.
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Photo: Augustiner-Keller / Google MapsAugustiner-Keller
Bavarian beer hall · since 1812
Near Hauptbahnhof, U2 from Messestadt West (~20 min)
Augustiner from wooden barrels and a 5,000-seat beer garden: the real Bavaria for relaxed team dinners and international buyers.
Tip: Reserve the vaulted Lagerkeller for groups; beer garden is first-come.
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Photo: Spatenhaus an der Oper / Google MapsSpatenhaus an der Oper
Refined Bavarian
Altstadt, opposite the opera: ~30 min from the Messe
The white-tablecloth take on Bavarian classics (duck, schnitzel, Tafelspitz) with opera-house views. Tradition that still feels business-appropriate.
Tip: Ask for the quieter upper floor; open to 1am for post-teardown dinners.
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Photo: Gasthaus DER BIERMANN / Google MapsGasthaus Der Biermann
Bavarian gasthaus · house Kellerbier
Alt-Riem: 800m from the Messe halls, walkable
A historic inn (roots to 1818) around the corner from the fairgrounds: schnitzel, Cordon Bleu and its own Kellerbier. The rare genuinely good walk-from-the-halls option.
Tip: Fills with exhibitors on show days: reserve for dinner.
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Photo: Man versus Machine Coffee Roasters & Ceremonial Grade Matcha / Google MapsMan Versus Machine
Specialty coffee roastery
Glockenbachviertel, ~25 min from the Messe
Munich's benchmark independent roaster since 2014: precise espresso and filter in a sleek coffee bar. The proper flat white before afternoon meetings.
Tip: Retail beans make low-effort gifts for coffee-minded clients.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Laser World of Photonics: bookable experiences in Munich, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Munich
Time a fair right and Munich hands you one of the great European nights out.
Oktoberfest
The world's biggest folk festival. If your fair overlaps, book a tent table early.
Find ticketsFC Bayern München
A matchday at the Allianz Arena is one of football's best-run spectacles.
Find ticketsOlympiahalle concerts
Munich's main indoor arena hosts touring headliners through the year.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Laser World of Photonics?
From Munich Airport (MUC)
- Messe München is 42 kilometres from Munich Airport, the organiser says, and shuttle buses, public transport and taxis go directly to the exhibition centre
- During some fairs Messe München runs its own nonstop shuttle bus from Terminal 1 (areas A and MAC) and Terminal 2, about 45 minutes one way; check the shuttle timetable for June 2027 before you rely on it
- S1 and S8 S-Bahn trains leave from below the airport's central area every 10 minutes for the city centre, a ride of 45 to 60 minutes depending on the route, then change to the U2 for the fair
- The organiser quotes a fixed taxi fare of €90 from the airport to the exhibition centre, a journey of around 35 minutes
By rail or by car
- Long distance trains arrive at München Hauptbahnhof (Munich Central Station), where the U2 towards Messestadt Ost reaches the fair in about 20 minutes without changing
- The organiser points to Deutsche Bahn event tickets for long distance travel in Germany to Laser World of Photonics 2027
- Messe München sits directly next to the A94 motorway, and a dynamic traffic control system on the approach directs you to the nearest free car park
- The organiser lists visitor parking at €15 a day in the outdoor car park and €21 a day in the multi-storey car park
How do you get around during Laser World of Photonics?
Getting to Messe München each day
- Take the U2 to Messestadt West for the main entrance West at Am Messesee 2; the U2 also stops at Messestadt Ost
- Your Print@home trade fair ticket does not include public transport, the organiser says, so buy an MVG, MVV or DB ticket for tariff zone M
- From the S-Bahn, the organiser suggests the S2 to Riem, then bus 190 to Am Messesee for Entrance West or to Messestadt Ost for Entrance East
- Visitor hours are 09:00 to 17:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Friday 25 June 2027, the same for World of Quantum and automatica
Messestadt Riem or central Munich?
- Messestadt Riem is the closest base to the halls and suits early meetings, but check each hotel's position on the map, as not every hotel described as near the Messe is within walking distance
- The Hauptbahnhof and the Altstadt are on the U2, so a central hotel still gives you a direct ride to the fair with Munich's restaurants and beer gardens close by in the evening
- Haidhausen, around Ostbahnhof, sits between the centre and the fair
- Going by car or taxi from the station? The organiser suggests allowing at least 25 minutes more than the U2
Do you need a visa for Laser World of Photonics?
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
- Messe München says an official invitation letter is generally no longer needed for a trade fair visa; if the visa section still asks for one, contact Messe München's visa service or its foreign representative in your country
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your personal Print@home ticket together with an official photo ID, which admission staff may ask to see
- 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 Laser World of Photonics?
- Visitor registration for 2027 opens in February 2027; the organiser says buying online is cheaper than at the fair and lets you go straight in
- Tickets are personal and valid only with an official photo ID; if an exhibitor sends you a voucher, the ticket is free to you
- Multi day tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days, which helps if you split your time with automatica or the congress
- Restaurants are on the upper floors of the halls and cafeterias on the ground floor, with beer gardens in the Atrium in fine weather, and free messeWiFi covers the halls in use
- Dogs are not allowed on the grounds except guide and assistance dogs, and coats and luggage can be checked at every open entrance
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Exhibitors: setup runs from 19 to 21 June and dismantling from 25 to 28 June 2027, so stand teams often need a week in Munich
- The World of Photonics Congress starts on Sunday 20 June, two days before the fair; in 2025 it brought in two Nobel Prize winners, and the organiser describes seven specialist conferences and over 3,000 lectures
- Messe München links TRADEFAIRS by DERTOUR, a private room service and Munich Tourism for accommodation, and warns visitors to check unfamiliar booking agencies; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Laser World of Photonics or Messe München, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Laser World of Photonics travel FAQs
When is Laser World of Photonics 2027?
Laser World of Photonics takes place 22 June to 25 June 2027 at Messe München in Munich, Germany.
Where is Laser World of Photonics held?
Laser World of Photonics is held at Messe München in Munich, Germany. The nearest airport is MUC.
When and where is Laser World of Photonics 2027?
Laser World of Photonics 2027 runs from Tuesday 22 to Friday 25 June 2027 at Messe München, Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich. Visitor hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Tuesday to Thursday and 09:00 to 16:00 on Friday.
How often is Laser World of Photonics held?
Every two years. Messe München has organised it every two years since 1973; the last edition ran from 24 to 27 June 2025. Regional editions run every year in Shanghai and Bengaluru.
What else is on at Messe München that week?
World of Quantum and automatica run on the same days with the same opening hours, and the World of Photonics Congress runs from 20 to 25 June 2027, so book your hotel early.
Where should I stay for Laser World of Photonics?
Messestadt Riem is closest to the halls. The Hauptbahnhof area and the Altstadt are on the U2, about 20 minutes from the fair without changing, with more choice for evenings. Haidhausen, around Ostbahnhof, sits in between.
How do I get from Munich Airport to Messe München?
Take the S1 or S8 into the city, 45 to 60 minutes, then the U2 to Messestadt West. A taxi costs a fixed €90 and takes around 35 minutes, the organiser says, and Messe München runs a nonstop shuttle bus during some fairs.
Does booking a hotel include a Laser World of Photonics ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate, and the trade fair ticket does not include public transport. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Laser World of Photonics or Messe München.
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Which hotels are closest to Messe München?
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 Messe München
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express Munich - City East by IHG★★★ | 5.0 km | ~17 min ride | €294 |
| Ibis Styles Muenchen Perlach★★★ | 5.5 km | ~18 min ride | €229 |
More hotels close to Messe München
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel Muenchen Messe★★★★ | 0.5 km | ~8 min walk | €972 |
| Hotel NH München Ost Conference Center★★★★ | 1.2 km | ~6 min ride | €302 |
| Hotel München Palace★★★★★ | 6.9 km | ~23 min ride | €379 |
| Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Kempinski München★★★★★ | 8.4 km | ~27 min ride | €533 |
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