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Convention Centre

Congress-Centrum Koelmesse

Cologne — 50679

5000

Max Capacity

FROM

£6700

Per Day

Room Layouts

About This Venue

Congress-Centrum Koelmesse is one of Europe's largest and most prestigious trade fair and convention centers, located in the heart of Cologne. The venue spans over 284,000 square meters of exhibition space across 11 interconnected halls, making it ideal for international trade shows, conferences, and corporate events. Strategically positioned near Cologne Cathedral and the Rhine River, the center offers state-of-the-art facilities including advanced AV technology, flexible meeting spaces, and comprehensive catering services. The venue hosts over 80 trade fairs annually, attracting millions of visitors from around the world, and features excellent transport links with direct access to Cologne's public transport network.

Room Capacities

theatre

25000

boardroom

500

classroom

15000

u shape

200

cabaret

8000

reception

100000

dining

20000

banquet

15000

Pricing

Day rates from £6700

Pricing varies by hall size, event duration, and services required. Contact for detailed quotations.

Features & Amenities

Modern conference facilities

Exhibition halls

Professional lighting systems

Simultaneous interpretation booths

On-site parking

AV & Technical

Professional lighting systems

Advanced sound systems

Large LED screens

Projection equipment

Live streaming capabilities

Translation booths

Wi-Fi throughout

Ideal For

conferencesexhibitionstrade showscorporate eventsseminars

Location & Access

Messeplatz 1, Cologne 50679

Direct access via Deutz/Messe S-Bahn and regional train station. Multiple bus and tram connections. Cologne Bonn Airport 15km away with direct train connections.

Over 9000 parking spaces on-site across multiple car parks. Additional public parking available in surrounding area.

Wheelchair accessible