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RO-KA-TECH 2027 runs 20 to 23 April at Messe Kassel, Kassel. 20,696 trade visitors from 77 countries and 320 exhibitors from 23 countries (2025)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for RO-KA-TECH 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Kassel are in Waldau (near Messe Kassel) and Kassel city centre, with Wilhelmshöhe (ICE station) 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: Waldau (near Messe Kassel) · Kassel city centre · Wilhelmshöhe (ICE station) · Auestadion area.
About RO-KA-TECH
RO-KA-TECH, the international trade fair for pipe and sewer technology, returns to Messe Kassel from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 April 2027.
Run every two years by the VDRK, the German trade association for pipe and sewer technology companies, it is the meeting place for underground wastewater infrastructure: sewer cleaning and inspection, trenchless rehabilitation, leak testing, drainage, locating technology, software and the vehicles and high pressure equipment that go with them, with live demonstrations on an outdoor area as well as in the halls.
Visitors are network operators, planners, municipal decision makers and service companies. The 2025 edition set records with 20,696 trade visitors from 77 countries and 320 exhibitors from 23 countries on about 33,000 square metres.
Kassel is a compact city in the middle of Germany, with ICE trains to Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe and the fairground right by the A49, so RO-KA-TECH hotels near the Messe, in the city centre or around Wilhelmshöhe station all work. This page shows live Kassel hotel rates for your dates; admission is arranged separately with the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Kassel hotels for RO-KA-TECH sorted by distance to Messe Kassel, from Waldau and the Auestadion area to the city centre and Wilhelmshöhe
- Live rates for 20 to 23 April 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for stand and vehicle build-up
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your crew list and vehicle plans are still changing
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a team or exhibitor group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 20 Apr to 23 Apr 2027
- Length
- 4 days, Tue to Fri
- Venue
- Messe Kassel
- City
- Kassel, Germany
- Airport
- KSF
- Attendance
- 20,696 trade visitors from 77 countries and 320 exhibitors from 23 countries (2025)
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
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Hotels near Messe Kassel for RO-KA-TECH 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Apr 19 → Thu, Apr 22, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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How do you get to RO-KA-TECH?
By train
- The organiser says trains run to Kassel every 30 minutes from Hamburg, Frankfurt and Munich, taking about 2 hours from Hamburg, 1 hour 20 minutes from Frankfurt am Main and 3 hours 20 minutes from Munich
- Both Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe, the long distance station, and Kassel Hauptbahnhof are linked to local public transport
- From Wilhelmshöhe station, bus 12 runs every 30 minutes to the fairground in about 20 minutes, with no change, to the Messehallen stop
- Flying in from further away? Frankfurt is the main international gateway, and the organiser's rail time from Frankfurt am Main is about 1 hour 20 minutes
By air or by car
- Messe Kassel says Kassel-Calden airport is about half an hour from the fairground
- The fairground lies right on the A49 motorway, easy to reach from every direction, according to the organiser
- The South, P1, P2, P3, PA and PC car parks around the fairground are free of charge for RO-KA-TECH
- For navigation use Messe Kassel, Damaschkestraße 55, 34121 Kassel
How do you get around during RO-KA-TECH?
Getting to Messe Kassel each day
- Bus 12 is the direct line to the Messehallen stop; from Kassel Hauptbahnhof, Messe Kassel suggests line RT5 to Auestadion in about 12 minutes, then bus 12 for about five minutes
- Messe Kassel says the bus stop is about three minutes' walk from the fairground
- Visitor hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 April and 09:00 to 14:00 on Friday 23 April 2027
- Timetables are on the KVG website, the Kassel transport company the organiser links to
Where to stay in Kassel
- Waldau and the area around the Auestadion are closest to the halls, handy for early stand shifts and anyone travelling with a service vehicle
- Kassel city centre has the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, with a short bus or tram trip to the fair
- Wilhelmshöhe suits rail travellers: the ICE station has a direct bus to the fairground
- The organiser works with official hotel partners; Event Escapes is independent and shows live rates for named hotels across the city
Do you need a visa for RO-KA-TECH?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa rules for your passport before you travel: the German Federal Foreign Office publishes an overview of who needs a visa to enter 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 the EU says became fully operational on 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 in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months before launch
eVisa / visa required
- Travellers who need a visa apply for a Schengen short stay visa through the German embassy or consulate, or its appointed visa centre, where they live
- The EU says to apply at least 15 days before your trip and no earlier than six months beforehand, so start early
- The fair's organiser does not publish visa advice, so ask the German embassy or consulate which documents to submit with your proof of registration for RO-KA-TECH
Documents to carry
- A valid passport or, for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, a national ID card
- Your RO-KA-TECH admission ticket or exhibitor pass
- 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 embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at RO-KA-TECH?
- RO-KA-TECH is a trade fair: the organiser says it opens its doors to trade visitors, so it is not a public show
- Ticket details for 2027, including prices and admission vouchers, are published on the organiser's visitor pages; they had not appeared when we checked
- Friday is a short day, closing at 14:00, so plan the outdoor demonstrations and your key meetings for Tuesday to Thursday
- The trade fair app has indoor navigation and lead scanning, but printed hall maps are also popular, and the organiser plans more of them
- Mobile networks were overloaded at times in 2025; the VDRK says it is talking to network operators about extra capacity for 2027, so save key documents offline
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Live demonstrations of suction and flushing vehicles, camera systems and trenchless methods take place on the outdoor area as well as in the halls; in 2025 it covered 5,300 square metres with more than 80 companies
- The fair takes over the Rothenbach-Halle, the home of Bundesliga handball club MT Melsungen, which moves its home games while RO-KA-TECH is on
- With RO-KA-TECH held only every two years and a record crowd in 2025, it pays to book a room near the Messe or Wilhelmshöhe as soon as your dates are firm
RO-KA-TECH travel FAQs
When is RO-KA-TECH 2027?
RO-KA-TECH takes place 20 Apr to 23 Apr 2027 at Messe Kassel in Kassel, Germany.
Where is RO-KA-TECH held?
RO-KA-TECH is held at Messe Kassel in Kassel, Germany. The nearest airport is KSF.
When and where is RO-KA-TECH 2027?
RO-KA-TECH 2027 runs from Tuesday 20 to Friday 23 April 2027 at Messe Kassel, Damaschkestraße 55, 34121 Kassel. Visitor hours are 09:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Thursday and 09:00 to 14:00 on Friday.
How often does RO-KA-TECH take place?
Every two years, always in Kassel. The 2025 edition, the 17th, ran from 13 to 16 May 2025.
Who can visit RO-KA-TECH?
It is a trade fair for the underground wastewater infrastructure sector, open to trade visitors such as network operators, planners, municipal decision makers and service companies.
How do I get from Kassel-Wilhelmshöhe station to the fair?
Take bus 12 from Wilhelmshöhe station to the Messehallen stop. It runs every 30 minutes and takes about 20 minutes, with no change.
Where should I stay for RO-KA-TECH?
Waldau and the Auestadion area are closest to the halls. The city centre has the most hotels and restaurants, and Wilhelmshöhe suits rail travellers with its direct bus to the fair.
Does booking a hotel include a RO-KA-TECH ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate; get your ticket from the organiser. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with RO-KA-TECH, the VDRK or Messe Kassel.
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The smarter E Europe hotelsWhich hotels are closest to Messe Kassel?
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 14 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Messe Kassel
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutscher Hof★★★ | 3.6 km | Approx. 13 min ride | €310 |
| Best Western Hotel Ambassador★★★ | 6.9 km | Approx. 23 min ride | €152 |
| Montana Hotel Kassel-Süd★★★ | 9.9 km | Approx. 32 min ride | €101 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for RO-KA-TECH, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.