GETEC 2027 building energy fair, Freiburg, 26–28 Feb
Dates
26–28 Feb 2027
City / country
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Venue
Messe Freiburg
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Event overview
GETEC 2027, Freiburg's building energy technology fair, runs 26–28 February 2027 at Messe Freiburg.
The three-day public and trade show fills Halles 2 and 3 with heating, solar, insulation, smart-building and renovation exhibits, plus free energy advice and a professional forum.
It is the southwest German meeting point for homeowners, installers, architects and manufacturers working on the energy transition.
TL;DR
Compare heating, solar, storage and insulation systems side by side, get a free initial energy consultation, and test products before commissioning a retrofit. The co-located IMMO adds property and financing advice, and one ticket covers both shows plus RVF public transport.
Reach homeowners and tradespeople from Freiburg, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald and Emmendingen who are actively planning a build or renovation. The hall layout keeps footfall concentrated over three days, and the adjoining IMMO and specialist forum add architects, planners and municipal decision-makers.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
2Messe Freiburg, Neuer Messplatz 1, 79108 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Entrances & gates
Main entrance, Neuer Messplatz
Visitor entrance from the forecourt; ticket check and badge collection here.
Halle 2 entrance
Direct hall access for visitors arriving from the west car park.
Halle 3 entrance
Direct access to the forum and balcony-solar advice area.
On-site car park at the Messe Freiburg grounds, signed from the A5 Freiburg Mitte exit; EUR 5.00 daily.
€5.00/day
Food options
Messe Freiburg catering points
On-site diningParking: Large car park directly at the exhibition grounds; access from the A5 Freiburg Mitte exit and follow Messe signs. Parking EUR 5.00 per day.
Gate: Main visitor entrances serve Halle 2 and Halle 3 from the Neuer Messplatz forecourt; exhibitor access from 09:00 with a badge.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Day ticket on site
Valid for one show day; includes IMMO entry.
Reduced day ticket on site
Students, trainees, pensioners, severely disabled visitors and listed concession cards.
Online advance day ticket
Available until 25 February 2027.
Happy Friday ticket
Friday 26 February 2027 only.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Print the online ticket or show it on your phone at the entrance; exhibitor badges are collected at the exhibitor counter.
Ticket notes
Tickets also admit to the co-located IMMO on 27–28 February 2027 and double as an RVF public transport pass. Children up to 12 enter free with an adult; reduced rate applies to ages 13–17, students, trainees, pensioners and severely disabled visitors.
Registration deadline
2027-02-25
Build-up & tear-down
What's on
IMMO 2027
Co-located property and real-estate fair, open 27–28 February 2027 and included with a GETEC ticket.
Messe Freiburg
WebsiteDer Holzbau ist in der Stadt
Specialist timber-construction lecture series followed by an exhibitor stand party.
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 7,500
Exhibitors: 140
This edition
2027
Visitors: 8,000
Exhibitors: 150
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
GETEC concentrates the regional retrofit market into three days. With 7,500 visitors in 2026 and about three quarters planning a renovation, purchase or new build, exhibitors meet buyers who already have a project and a budget conversation underway.
Audience quality
The audience mixes private owners with installers, architects and energy advisers, so a stand can generate both consumer enquiries and trade specifications. Friday's expert forum adds professional depth; weekend footfall is broader and more family-oriented.
Exhibitor outcomes
A 9 sqm shell scheme is an estimated EUR 1,300–1,600, and a regional visitor base keeps travel and staffing costs low. ROI depends on follow-up: stands that book consultations and quote within five working days convert the strongest project-led leads.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Freiburg and the Upper Rhine region have high retrofit rates, strong solar adoption and a dense craftsman base. GETEC concentrates that demand in a three-day regional fair where homeowners, installers and planners meet suppliers face to face.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Heat pumps move into existing buildings
Air-to-water and hybrid heat pumps are being specified for older houses, with noise, flow temperature and radiator upgrades driving the conversation.
What it changes: Heating replacements are the largest single retrofit decision for homeowners in the region.
Solar plus storage becomes one purchase
Balcony solar, rooftop PV and battery storage are increasingly sold together with energy-management controls and dynamic tariffs.
What it changes: Self-consumption economics now decide system sizing and the upsell path for installers.
One-stop renovation advice
Free energy consultations and staged renovation roadmaps are being used to move owners from a single measure to a full retrofit.
What it changes: Advisers influence product choice before a tender, making the advice zone a key lead source.
Adjacent German shows a GETEC buyer or exhibitor would also calendar around the 2027 season.
BAU 2027
Munich, Germany
Broad architecture and construction audience; dates to reconfirm.
websiteISH 2027
Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Heating and sanitation focus; biennial slot, dates to reconfirm.
websiteIntersolar Europe 2027
Munich, Germany
Solar, storage and energy-management exhibitors; dates to reconfirm.
websiteQ1 2027
Two large German building shows before the spring retrofit season.
Q2 2027
Solar and storage buying cycle.
Dates for BAU, ISH and Intersolar Europe follow their usual biennial or annual windows and should be reconfirmed with each organiser.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
Closest international airport, with direct road and rail links to Freiburg.
about 70 km
to venue
50–65 minutes
by car
Stuttgart Airport
Larger domestic and European network; train to Freiburg takes about two hours.
about 150 km
to venue
1 hour 40 minutes
by car
Frankfurt Airport
Long-haul gateway with direct ICE trains to Freiburg in roughly two hours.
about 230 km
to venue
2 hours 15 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 85–120 / night
Simple rooms with tram or S-Bahn access to the centre; book early because the IMMO runs alongside GETEC.
USD 140–190 / night
Walkable to the old town and main station, with tram line 4 to the venue.
USD 230–320 / night
Full-service options for hosted buyers and senior exhibitor teams; rates rise during major city events.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Tram
Runs every seven minutes and stops at the fairground.
S-Bahn
Useful from the main station and the Kaiserstuhl direction.
Taxi
About 15–20 minutes depending on traffic; taxi rank at the main station.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay business visa | Visitors from countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement | $100.00 | Typically 15 working days; apply up to six months ahead |
EU/EEA and many other passport holders can enter visa-free for short business trips; check the German foreign ministry list for your nationality.
Germany accepts ATA carnets for temporarily imported exhibition goods; list all equipment and obtain the carnet before shipping.
Official visa pageWeather
Late February in Freiburg is cool and changeable: daytime highs around 5–10°C, overnight lows near 0°C, with a realistic chance of rain or wet snow.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
German mobile coverage is strong; EU roaming applies for EU visitors. The venue has Wi-Fi in public areas, but exhibitors should order a dedicated connection for live demos.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Punctuality and formal address
Arrive on time for meetings; use Herr or Frau plus surname until invited to use first names.
Sunday quiet
Most shops close on Sunday, so buy supplies on Saturday; the fair itself opens on Sunday.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for February; Basel is closest, while Frankfurt and Zurich offer the best long-haul connections.
Schengen rules apply. Many visitors need no visa for a short business trip, but passport holders from visa-required countries should apply before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 100 (Schengen fee, approximately)
Processing: About 15 working days
Bring an invitation letter from the organiser and proof of accommodation; apply at the German mission for your residence area.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From Basel airport take the shuttle bus to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, then tram line 4 to Messe Freiburg.
Hotel → venue: Tram line 4 reaches the fairground from the city centre in about 15 minutes; a GETEC ticket covers the ride.
Ride-hail: Uber and local taxis operate in Freiburg; expect EUR 20–30 from the centre to the venue.
Public transit: Tram line 4 and Breisgau S-Bahn serve Messe Freiburg; the RVF ticket area covers Freiburg and surrounding districts.
Parking: On-site parking costs EUR 5.00 per day; arrive before 10:00 at weekends.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February
Temperature: 0–9°C
Seasonality: Mixed rain and occasional snow; February is one of the cooler, wetter months.
Packing: Bring a warm waterproof coat, closed shoes and an umbrella; halls are heated but walks between halls are outdoors.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Friday 26 February 2027
Friday combines the trade-oriented expert forum with the Happy Friday ticket price, so visitors get the quietest aisles and the strongest professional programme.
Book train or flight and reserve a hotel near tram line 4 — February is busy with the co-located IMMO.
Buy the online ticket at EUR 9.00 before the 25 February cutoff — Ticket includes IMMO and RVF transport.
List target exhibitors and book meetings — Use the online exhibitor directory when it opens in January.
Download the hall plan and programme — Prioritise Halle 2 and Halle 3 themes.
Pack warm clothing, business cards and a charged phone — Tram line 4 runs every seven minutes.
Arrive, collect badge and coffee
Main foyer, Messe FreiburgHeat-pump and solar supplier meetings
Halle 2Free energy consultation
Marktplatz EnergieberatungExpert forum or product demo
Forum, Halle 3IMMO property and finance stands
IMMO areaFreiburg Altstadt and Münster
City Walk
15 minutes by tram from the venue
Historic centre, cathedral and market for an evening after the show.
Schauinsland cable car
Nature
About 45 minutes by car
Panoramic Black Forest views when the weather clears.
Marktplatz Energieberatung
Show floor
Natural meeting point for advisers, installers and homeowners.
Stand party at the Holzbau forum
Evening event
Friday 26 February after the timber-construction seminar.
Use this sequence after a renovation or supplier conversation at GETEC so a show lead becomes a quoted project.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 145–180 / m²
Raw space
EUR 85–110 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No public 2027 tariff was printed; bands reflect comparable regional German building fairs and exclude VAT.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
Booth
exhibitor · 9 sqm shell scheme
EUR 1300–1600 / per stand
Hotel
both · mid
EUR 140–190 / per night
Travel
visitor · short-haul
USD 150–350 / return flight
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth | exhibitor | 9 sqm shell scheme | EUR 1300–1600 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel | both | mid | EUR 140–190 / per night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Travel | visitor | short-haul | USD 150–350 / return flight | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether GETEC 2027 is worth a visit, an exhibition stand or a skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your main reason to attend?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You are shortlisting products or need a free energy consultation.
Best for
Homeowners, installers and planners with an active project
Min. budget
$250.00
Timeline
One day, book 2–4 weeks ahead
Risks
Weekend crowds
Advice slots fill early
exhibit
You need project-driven leads and face-to-face specification meetings.
Best for
Manufacturers and installers selling into southwest Germany
Min. budget
$1,600.00
Timeline
Book stand 90 days ahead
Risks
Regional audience only
No published 2027 tariff
skip
You cannot travel in the last week of February 2027 or have no active project.
Best for
Buyers with no project or a purely international brief
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing the regional retrofit market
Book with
Messe Freiburg / FWTM
Operator of the exhibition grounds and co-organiser of GETEC.
Public venue operator for the 2027 edition.
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Primary long-haul and European carrier serving Basel, Frankfurt and Munich gateways.
Suggested travel provider, not a named show sponsor.
Handwerkskammer Freiburg
Chamber of crafts and trades supporting the regional exhibitor base and co-organising the show.
Named co-organiser on the official 2026 press material.
Bundesverband Solarwirtschaft (BSW-Solar)
German solar industry association representing PV, storage and solar-thermal suppliers.
Relevant sector association, not a confirmed 2027 partner.
Recommended providers
Apply at the German mission for your residence; allow 15 working days.
Compare refundable rates near tram line 4; the IMMO weekend sells out early.
Book into Basel (BSL), Frankfurt (FRA) or Munich (MUC); compare rail connections to Freiburg.
Book exhibition logistics and an ATA carnet for non-EU goods.
Public liability and travel cover are separate products; confirm exhibition use.
Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG
Book city tours, the Münster and Black Forest trips through the tourist office.
Consent-based badge scanning and CSV export; check GDPR processing terms.
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