Grüne Woche 2027 – Berlin, Germany

What to expect

Grüne Woche, also known as International Green Week Berlin, is the world’s largest trade fair for food, agriculture and horticulture. It is the most traditional and best-attended trade fair in Germany, first held in 1926, and has grown from a local agricultural market into a global platform with over 104,800 exhibitors and 34 million visitors since its inception. The event is organized by Messe Berlin GmbH and is considered a vibrant celebration of both international and regional specialties.

You can expect an immersive experience for all senses with 800 food stands, a variety of hands-on activities, and an entertaining and musical stage program. The exhibition covers 119,000 to 125,000 square meters across 26 halls, with around 1,500 to 1,800 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and an expected participation of more than 300,000 to 400,000 visitors. It brings together food producers, farmers, horticulturalists, foresters, fishermen, hunters, and consumers in one place.

Global food market: International country pavilions with culinary specialties from around the world, from Scandinavian fish to Mediterranean fruits, African coffees, and Asian spices, with tasting opportunities at almost every booth.

Agricultural innovation: Presentation of modern agriculture, sustainable farming methods, animal husbandry, and rural development initiatives from German federal states and international ministries.

Horticultural highlight: The famous Blumenhalle flower hall with more than 35,000 early bloomers, garden arrangements, gardening stage programme, garden shows, and knowledge about urban gardening, organized by allotment associations, Central Horticultural Association, Zoological Garden Berlin and Grün Berlin GmbH.

Cultural experience: Stage shows, cooking demonstrations, equestrian events through Hippologica, and traditional costumes from German regions.

Event dates

Event Name: Grüne Woche 2027 – Berlin, Germany

Organizer: Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Germany

Venue: Berlin ExpoCenter City, Messedamm, 14055 Berlin

Dates: January 15–24, 2027

Duration: 10 days

Opening Hours: 10 am – 6 pm, Friday, January 22: 10 am – 8 pm

Entrances: South Entrance Halls 1-6 via S Messe Süd, North Entrance Hall 19 via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz, U Kaiserdamm, S Messe Nord, Hall 27 Entrance via S Messe Süd, Hall 7 Entrance via S Messe Süd

Start of Stand Construction: January 11, 2027

End of Stand Construction: January 14, 2027

End of Stand Dismantling: January 26, 2027

Website: https://www.gruenewoche.de/

Contact: +49 30 30380, gw@messe-berlin.de

Registration Closing: August 14th, 2026, registration possible afterwards subject to availability

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Venue & exhibition site

The fair takes place at Messe Berlin GmbH, Berlin Trade Fair Centre, located at Messedamm 22 in Berlin. The site offers 26 exhibition halls plus outdoor areas, covering 125,000 square meters of exhibition space.

The venue is organized with thematic halls for different federal states, international country pavilions, flower hall, animal hall, and machinery halls. Halls 1 to 6 are accessible via South Entrance, Hall 19 via North Entrance, Hall 27 and Hall 7 via Messe Süd station.

Flower Hall: Hall 9 traditionally hosts the Blumenhalle, a must for every visitor, with colourful garden arrangements, stage programme, and knowledge about urban gardening.

Federal States Halls: German federal states from Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to Bavaria present regional specialties, tourism, and agricultural innovations.

International Halls: Country pavilions from around the world showcasing food exports and cultural performances.

Agricultural Machinery: Halls for modern farm equipment, forestry technology, and renewable energy in agriculture.

Service Infrastructure: Information counters, first aid, business centre, cloakrooms, family rest areas, and extensive gastronomy throughout.

Full event programme

The supporting programme includes more than 300 symposia, seminars, congresses and committee meetings, making Grüne Woche a professional forum as well as a public fair. The programme addresses global issues of food security, sustainability, and future of agribusiness.

Global Forum for Food and Agriculture: High-level political conference with agriculture ministers from around the world discussing global food security and sustainable transformation.

Young Generation Programme: School programme with workshops held on weekdays, hub open Monday to Friday 09:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with school classes pass and day passes for students. The programme includes interactive workshops on healthy nutrition, climate protection, and career opportunities in green professions.

Cooking Shows and Tastings: Live cooking demonstrations by renowned chefs, regional product tastings, and zero-waste cooking demos.

Stage Programme: Musical entertainment, traditional dance performances, and fashion shows with regional costumes across multiple stages.

Hippologica: Equestrian event with horse shows, breeding presentations, and riding demonstrations.

Professional Forums: Forums on organic farming, animal welfare, forestry, and horticulture with expert panels.

Featured companies & exhibitors

With 1,500 to 1,800 exhibitors and in some years up to 1,715 exhibitors including 1,160 domestic and 555 foreign, Grüne Woche is the largest gathering for food, agriculture and horticulture. Visitors number around 401,098 including 392,675 domestic and 8,423 foreign in recent counts, with expectations of 310,000 plus visitors in upcoming edition.

Exhibitors include food manufacturers, agricultural cooperatives, federal and state ministries of agriculture, international agriculture ministries, horticultural associations, forestry and hunting associations, fishery associations, and companies for agricultural machinery, garden equipment, and renewable energies.

German Federal States: All 16 federal states present regional specialties, tourism, and rural development.

International Countries: Around 50 to 60 countries in recent editions, including strong presence from EU countries, USA, Canada, Morocco, and many others.

Food Industry: Large and small food producers from artisanal cheese makers to industrial food companies, with 800 food stands in recent edition.

Horticulture: Exhibitors from flower hall including allotment garden associations, central horticultural association, zoological garden Berlin, and Grün Berlin GmbH.

Machinery and Technology: Agricultural machinery, stable equipment, and garden technology exhibitors.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Grüne Woche covers all sectors of food, agriculture, forestry, and horticulture.

Food and Luxury Foods: International and regional foods, beverages, meat and sausage products, fish, dairy, baked goods, sweets, and spices with tasting and direct sales.

Agriculture: Crop production, animal husbandry, agricultural technology, renewable raw materials, and organic farming.

Horticulture: Flower hall with more than 35,000 early bloomers, garden arrangements, urban gardening, balcony plants, and landscape gardening.

Forestry and Hunting: Sustainable forestry, wood products, hunting equipment, and game specialties.

Fishery: Sustainable fishery, aquaculture, and fish processing.

Renewable Energies: Bioenergy, solar, and wind power for agricultural operations.

Rural Development: Initiatives for rural areas, village development, and agricultural tourism.

Products, technologies & innovations

The product range spans from traditional regional specialties to high-tech innovations for sustainable agriculture.

Regional Specialties: Products from German federal states such as Bavarian beer, Saxon wines, Thuringian sausages, and northern fish specialties.

International Delicacies: Global eats including Mediterranean fruits, tropical produce, African coffees, Asian teas, and South American meats.

Organic and Sustainable Products: Growing segment with certified organic foods, zero-waste concepts, and climate-friendly packaging.

Agricultural Technologies: Precision farming, smart irrigation, drone monitoring, and stable automation for animal welfare.

Horticultural Innovations: New flower varieties, urban gardening systems, balcony gardening solutions, and sustainable garden care.

Food Technology: Processing technologies, preservation methods, and innovative food concepts for healthy nutrition.

Garden Equipment: Tools for house and yard, garden furniture, whirlpools, swimming pools, and infrared cabins.

Demonstrations & workshops

Live demonstrations make agriculture tangible for urban visitors.

Cooking Demonstrations: Chefs prepare regional dishes with exhibitor products, with tasting and recipe sharing.

Garden Workshops: Practical workshops on urban gardening, balcony planting, and sustainable garden maintenance in flower hall with stage programme.

Agricultural Machinery Demos: Presentation of modern farm equipment, including tractors and harvesting machines in outdoor areas.

Animal Presentations: Livestock shows with cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry breeds, explaining animal husbandry and animal welfare.

Equestrian Shows: Hippologica with horse breeds, riding demonstrations, and carriage driving.

Young Generation Workshops: Interactive workshops for school classes on healthy eating, food origin, and environmental protection.

Zero-Waste Demos: Demonstrations of sustainable cooking and avoidance of food waste.

Ticket types & registration

Tickets can be conveniently purchased in the digital ticket shop and avoid long queues. Tickets can be downloaded or printed on mobile phone. Pricing for the upcoming edition is published on official site, with online and on-site prices.

Day Pass General Public: USD 18.00 online, USD 19.00 on site. Standard day ticket from Monday to Saturday is EUR 16 to 17, Sunday special EUR 13 to 14.

Day Pass Reduced: USD 13.00. For pupils, students, pensioners, and disabled visitors.

Permanent Pass General Public: USD 52.00 online, USD 53.00 on site. Valid for all 10 days, normal price EUR 48 to 49, previous edition permanent ticket EUR 42.

Family Ticket: USD 42.00 online, USD 43.00 on site. Maximum 2 adults plus maximum 3 children under 14 years of age, valid on any day.

Group Pass: USD 16.00 per person online, USD 17.00 per person on site, from 20 people, including free tickets for bus drivers. Individual ticket code also USD 16.00 per person from 20 people.

School Classes Pass: USD 4.00 per student, valid Monday to Friday.

Happy Hour Ticket: Discounted ticket valid from Monday to Friday from 2 p.m., price varies.

Trade Visitor Tickets: Trade visitor day ticket and season ticket available with discounts for early booking, price reduction via codes.

All tickets include access to all exhibition halls, flower hall, stage programmes, and supporting events. No queuing with online tickets.

Professional & trade visitor access

Grüne Woche is both a public fair and a professional platform for agriculture and food industry.

Trade Visitor Days: Special business days with focus on professional networking, including Global Forum for Food and Agriculture with agriculture ministers.

Exhibitor Passes: Exhibitor passes according to stand size, with stand rental EUR 174.00 base price for horticultural institutions, plus additional services.

Professional Development: More than 300 symposia, seminars, and committee meetings for trade visitors.

Networking: Meeting points for food industry, agriculture, forestry, and horticulture, with business lounge and press centre.

Press Accreditation: Approximately 10,000 journalists in peak years for large fairs at Messe Berlin, with press centre and interview rooms.

Trade Discounts: Exclusive ticket discount codes for trade visitors, with season ticket price reduction and day ticket price reduction available via promotional codes.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The fair occupies Halls 1 to 27 plus CityCube and outdoor areas, with 125,000 square meters of exhibition space.

South Entrance Halls 1-6: Main international and federal states halls, accessible via S Messe Süd.

North Entrance Hall 19: Northern halls accessible via U Theodor-Heuss-Platz, U Kaiserdamm, S Messe Nord.

Hall 7 Entrance: Accessible via S Messe Süd, houses special thematic exhibitions.

Hall 27 Entrance: Accessible via S Messe Süd, large hall for special shows.

Flower Hall Hall 9: Dedicated flower hall with more than 35,000 early bloomers under leading theme.

Animal Hall: Livestock presentations and animal welfare information.

Floor Plan: Available online and in official app, with thematic routes and searchable exhibitor list. Allow time to walk between halls as distances are significant.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is integrated across exhibition and operations.

Organic Farming: Focus on organic products, organic farming methods, and conversion support.

Zero-Waste Demonstrations: Cooking demos and exhibitors showcasing zero-waste concepts and sustainable packaging.

Urban Gardening: Knowledge about urban gardening, balcony gardening, and sustainable garden care in flower hall.

Renewable Energies: Presentation of bioenergy, solar and wind power for agricultural operations, with information on energy transition in rural areas.

Climate Protection: Forums on climate-friendly agriculture, food security, and future of agribusiness.

Messe Berlin Sustainability: Venue operates with waste management, energy efficiency, and public transport integration.

Event rules

Access Control: Tickets required for all visitors. Online tickets recommended to avoid queues.

Bag Policy: Large luggage must be stored at cloakrooms at entrances.

Photography: Allowed for private use. Commercial photography requires exhibitor permission and press accreditation.

Food Tasting: Tasting allowed at exhibitor booths with compliance to hygiene regulations.

Code of Conduct: No harassment or disruptive behavior. Follow instructions of security staff.

No Smoking: Smoking only in designated outdoor areas.

Pets: Not allowed, except guide dogs.

Children: Children under 6 enter free with accompanying adult, must be supervised at all times in crowded halls. Family ticket available for up to 3 children under 14.

How to get there

Address: Messe Berlin GmbH, Messedamm 22, 14055 Berlin, Germany. Berlin ExpoCenter City.

By Train: Berlin Hauptbahnhof is main hub. From Hauptbahnhof take S-Bahn S3, S5, S7, S9 to station Messe Süd, or S41, S42 to Messe Nord/ICC, then short walk to entrances. Long-distance ICE trains connect Berlin with all major German and European cities.

By Plane: Berlin Brandenburg Airport BER is 25 km away. Take Airport Express FEX or S-Bahn S9 to Berlin main stations, then S-Bahn to Messe. Taxi journey approximately 35 minutes.

By Car: Exhibition grounds near A100 motorway. Follow signs for Messe Berlin. Parking extremely limited during fair week, public transport strongly recommended.

By Bus: City bus lines 104, 139, 218, X34, X49 stop at exhibition grounds.

Public transport & parking

Public Transport: Berlin public transport BVG and S-Bahn fully integrated. Messe Berlin is served by S-Bahn stations Messe Süd and Messe Nord/ICC, plus U-Bahn U2 to Kaiserdamm and Theodor-Heuss-Platz.

S-Bahn: Lines S3, S5, S7, S9 to Messe Süd, lines S41, S42 Ringbahn to Messe Nord/ICC. Frequency every 10 minutes during fair hours.

U-Bahn: Line U2 to Kaiserdamm for Halls 1-10, or to Theodor-Heuss-Platz for CityCube and Hall 19.

Bus: Lines 104, 139, 218, X34, X49 stop at exhibition grounds.

Parking: Multi-storey car parks and open areas P1 to P18 with limited capacity, fee approximately USD 26.00 per day. Pre-booking required via Messe Berlin parking service. Alternative parking at Olympiastadion with shuttle bus.

Shuttle: Free internal shuttle buses connect parking areas, entrances, and halls during peak hours.

Taxi: Taxi ranks at all main entrances, including South, North, Hall 27 and Hall 7 entrances.

Accommodation areas

Berlin fills during Grüne Woche with more than 300,000 visitors and exhibitors from more than 60 countries.

Messe Vicinity – Charlottenburg and Westend: Hotels within walking distance to ExpoCenter City, ideal for exhibitors with early build-up.

City Center – Mitte and Kurfürstendamm: Business hotels with direct S-Bahn or U-Bahn connection to Messe in 15 to 25 minutes, close to evening events.

Potsdamer Platz and Tiergarten: Upscale hotels, 20 minutes by public transport, popular with international delegations.

Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain: Boutique hotels, 25 to 30 minutes by public transport, trendy areas with restaurants.

Airport Area – BER and Schönefeld: Hotels for visitors flying in and out, with S-Bahn connection.

Booking tip: Use official Messe Berlin hotel booking service, choose refundable rates, and book at least 6 months in advance as demand is high for 10-day fair.

Accessibility

Messe Berlin is fully barrier-free.

Mobility: All halls on ground level with wide aisles, ramps, elevators, and accessible entrances. Wheelchairs available for free rental at service counters upon deposit.

Assistance: Accessible toilets in all halls, guide system for visually impaired visitors, induction loops in conference rooms, and quiet rest areas.

Service: Disabled parking spaces close to entrances, accessible shuttle buses, and personal assistance upon prior registration via gw@messe-berlin.de.

Reduced Tickets: Available for pupils, students, and disabled visitors.

App Support: Official app helps find accessible routes, elevators, and rest areas on fairgrounds.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition was a colourful experience for all senses in its 99th year, with 800 food stands, a variety of hands-on activities, and an entertaining and musical stage program. The event was described as a complete success by Messe Berlin CEO, celebrating its heritage since 1926.

Recent editions featured more exhibitors, more space, and more insights into future trends in food and agriculture. The fair presented future trends with focus on sustainability, food security, and future of agribusiness. The 100th anniversary was celebrated in the following edition with special exhibitions.

Visitor numbers remained strong with over 300,000 visitors, and exhibitor numbers around 1,500 to 1,800. The flower hall remained an absolute must for every visitor with colourful garden arrangements and garden shows.

Official tickets & registration

Only buy tickets via official shop at https://www.gruenewoche.de/ to avoid counterfeit and overpricing. Official tickets are digital with dynamic QR codes.

Registration Process: Create account on Messe Berlin ticket shop, select ticket type, pay via credit card, PayPal or SEPA, receive ticket instantly via email and app.

Pricing in USD for orientation based on published 2027 prices: Day Pass USD 18.00 online, USD 19.00 on site, Permanent Pass USD 52.00 online, USD 53.00 on site, Family Ticket USD 42.00 online, USD 43.00 on site, Group Pass USD 16.00 per person online, USD 17.00 on site from 20 people, Individual ticket code USD 16.00 per person from 20 people, School Classes Pass USD 4.00 per student.

Trade Visitor Discounts: Exclusive ticket discount codes available for trade visitors with price reduction.

Contact: +49 30 30380, gw@messe-berlin.de