Built back in 1925 and renovated and expanded in 1952, Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund is a leading exhibition centre in Westphalia. The venue hosts over 60 trade fairs and attracts more than 9,000 international exhibitors a year. Leading European and global events take place on these grounds. Some of them include CREATIVA, InterTabac, InterSupply, and BOE INTERNATIONAL, to name a few. The fairgrounds are located close to the Dortmund Central Railway Station, Dortmund International Airport, and Dusseldorf International Airport which provides for a great connection to Germany and Europe’s biggest cities.
Westfalenhallen Dortmund has a capacity of 16,500 people with a total exhibition area of 60,000 m² separated into 9 air-conditioned and fully-equipped halls. Additionally, 30 convention rooms can accommodate events of any type. The venue provides flexible modern spaces and budget-friendly all-round services for event organizers, which is why it is preferred by many as their hosting venue. There are 9,300 parking spots in the area of the complex and the structures are reachable via car, bicycle or by foot.