Baumesse Vogtland-BAU 2027, Festhalle Plauen, 20–21 February.
Dates
20–21 Feb 2027
City / country
Plauen, Germany
Venue
Festhalle Plauen
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Event overview
Baumesse Vogtland-BAU 2027 is the Vogtland region's two-day construction and home-renovation fair at Festhalle Plauen on 20–21 February 2027.
The annual consumer show brings together regional builders, trades and building-material suppliers with homeowners planning new builds, extensions, energy upgrades and interior work.
Exhibits cover construction, building services, photovoltaics, heat pumps, smart-home technology, property and financing.
TL;DR
Visitors can meet local trades and manufacturers face to face, compare quotes for insulation, windows, roofing, heating and solar work, and test materials before committing. The February timing sits at the start of the spring building season, when homeowners are ready to book work. Free parking and a €7 day ticket keep a family visit inexpensive.
A stand puts regional suppliers in front of homeowners and landlords who are already planning paid work, not casual browsers. The two-day format concentrates project-ready visitors in one hall and makes follow-up appointments easy to book on the spot. Local installers, merchants and finance providers can build recognition before the spring season.
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
1Festhalle Plauen, Äußere Reichenbacher Straße 4, 08529 Plauen, Germany
Entrances & gates
Main entrance, Äußere Reichenbacher Straße
Level access; the organiser lists the venue as barrier-free.
Free parking is available around the hall; follow the Festhalle car-park signs from Äußere Reichenbacher Straße.
The organiser lists barrier-free access at the venue. Use the main entrance on Äußere Reichenbacher Straße.
Food options
Festhalle café and show-floor catering
On-site diningParking: Free and inexpensive parking is available in the area around Festhalle Plauen. From the A72 Plauen-Ost exit, follow Vogtland Klinikum signs, turn into Äußere Reichenbacher Straße and use the marked car parks about 800 m along the road.
Gate: The main entrance is on Äußere Reichenbacher Straße. Tickets are sold at the day box office; cash and card are accepted.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Adult day ticket
2027 price listed by the ticket shop; sold at the box office and online.
Ticket info
Badge collection
No badge is required; buy a day ticket at the box office and enter the hall.
Ticket notes
Adult day ticket €7.00; reduced ticket at the box office with valid proof for seniors, pupils, students, trainees, volunteers, emergency services and people with disabilities; children up to 18 free with an accompanying adult; cash or card accepted.
Build-up & tear-down
What's on
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
This edition
2027
Visitors: 8,500
Exhibitors: 130
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Impact
The fair concentrates regional demand into two days at the start of the building season. Buyers arrive with active renovation projects, which shortens the path from a hall conversation to a site visit and quote. For suppliers, the value lies in local reach and appointment setting rather than national volume.
Audience quality
Visitors are predominantly homeowners, landlords and self-builders from Plauen and the surrounding Vogtland districts. They come to compare local trades and materials, so intent is practical and project-specific. The audience is smaller than at a national building show, but the short travel distance and free parking support a higher share of serious local buyers.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on booked follow-up appointments rather than raw footfall. A regional stand is comparatively inexpensive, and a two-day show lets a small sales team capture project details and schedule site visits within the same week. Energy, heating and facade firms with a strong local service area are best placed to convert leads.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Plauen is the service hub for a wide rural Vogtland catchment where detached houses dominate and heating upgrades are decided locally. A compact February fair puts installers, merchants and lenders in one hall just before the spring building season, giving homeowners a practical way to compare offers and giving regional firms a low-cost route to project-ready buyers.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Heat-pump and solar retrofits lead renovation demand
Rising energy costs and subsidy questions are pushing homeowners to replace oil and gas heating with heat pumps and to add rooftop solar plus storage. Regional installers use the fair to explain system sizing, lead times and application paperwork.
What it changes: Heating and solar firms can meet owners who already have a budget and a technical problem to solve.
Local trades compete on availability and trust
Large contractors rarely serve small Vogtland towns, so homeowners value local firms that can return for service. Exhibitors stress short travel distances, references from nearby projects and fixed appointment windows.
What it changes: A regional stand builds recognition with buyers who expect after-sales support close to home.
Subsidy-aware financing shapes the buying decision
Funding programmes and bank eligibility often decide whether a renovation proceeds. Fairs that combine product exhibitors with finance and energy advisers shorten the path from idea to signed quote.
What it changes: Banks, insurers and energy advisers belong on the floor alongside installers and merchants.
Buyers in the Vogtland compare several regional Baumessen in February and March. The nearest alternatives sit in Chemnitz, Erfurt and Dresden, each with a different catchment and scale.
Baumesse Erfurt 2027
Erfurt, Germany
Indicative circuit dates; confirm with Messe Erfurt before booking.
websiteBaumesse Chemnitz 2027
Chemnitz, Germany
Indicative circuit dates; confirm with JESKE Messen before booking travel.
websiteHausbau & Renovierung Dresden 2027
Dresden, Germany
Indicative circuit dates; confirm with Messe Dresden before booking.
websiteFebruary Vogtland window
Three successive February weekends across Thuringia and Saxony.
March Saxon window
Dresden runs in early March, after the Vogtland and Chemnitz fairs.
Circuit dates are planning estimates from regional fair calendars, not confirmed 2027 organiser dates.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Hof-Plauen Airport
Small regional airport with limited scheduled service; useful for private or charter arrivals.
About 40 km
to venue
40–45 minutes
by car
Leipzig/Halle Airport
Main international gateway for the region, with direct trains to Plauen and onward bus or taxi.
About 130 km
to venue
1 hour 25 minutes by car
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 75–95 / night
Simple guesthouses and small hotels within a 10–15 minute walk or short bus ride of the hall.
USD 115–145 / night
Best range for exhibitors; breakfast and parking usually included or available on request.
USD 165–215 / night
Quiet country hotels with more space, about 10–20 minutes by car from Festhalle Plauen.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Stadtbus Plauen serves the Vogtland Klinikum and Festhalle area; check the 2027 timetable before travelling.
Taxi or ride-hailing
Short trip of about 2–3 km; useful for exhibitors carrying samples or arriving with luggage.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay business visa | Non-EU business visitors who do not hold a Schengen visa or visa-free access | $90.00 | About 15 calendar days |
EU/EEA and many other passport holders can enter Germany visa-free for short business trips; check the German foreign ministry list before booking.
An ATA carnet can simplify temporary import of display goods; confirm handling with the freight forwarder and German customs.
Official visa pageWeather
February is late winter in Plauen: daytime temperatures typically 0–5°C, with frost at night and a real chance of snow or freezing rain. Allow extra travel time on the A72 and keep a warm layer for the hall and car parks.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is good in Plauen, and most hotels and cafés offer Wi-Fi. The Festhalle hall can be busy, so download tickets, maps and supplier lists before arrival; card payments are accepted at the box office.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Greetings and punctuality
A handshake and a clear appointment time are appreciated. Local firms value punctuality; arrive a few minutes early for a stand meeting.
Cash and cards
Cards are widely accepted in Plauen, but small bakeries and some market stalls still prefer cash. Carry a little euro cash for lunch or local buses.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Book flights into LEJ or HOQ, then use the train to Plauen. Allow at least 2 hours between landing and a onward rail departure; February weather can delay regional connections.
Germany is in the Schengen area. EU/EEA visitors need no visa; many other nationalities can enter visa-free for short business trips, while others need a Schengen short-stay visa before travel.
Estimated cost: €90 adult Schengen visa fee, plus travel and service fees
Processing: About 15 calendar days; apply earlier in peak season
Carry an invitation letter from the organiser, hotel booking and proof of funds for the border or visa interview.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From LEJ, take the S-Bahn or train to Leipzig Hbf, then a regional train to Plauen; continue by city bus or taxi to Festhalle Plauen. From HOQ, use a taxi or hire car.
Hotel → venue: Most central Plauen hotels are a 20–30 minute walk or short bus/taxi ride from the hall.
Ride-hail: Taxi and app-based ride-hailing are available in Plauen; a central-to-hall trip is about €9–15.
Public transit: Stadtbus Plauen connects the centre, Bahnhof and Vogtland Klinikum area; buy a day pass if making return trips.
Parking: Free parking is available around Festhalle Plauen; follow signs from Äußere Reichenbacher Straße.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February
Temperature: 0–5°C daytime; frost at night
Seasonality: Mixed rain and snow; icy pavements are possible
Packing: Warm coat, waterproof shoes and layers for the hall. Bring an umbrella and allow extra time for snowy roads.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Saturday 20 February 2027
Saturday draws the largest homeowner audience and the fullest exhibitor staffing, so a first visit gets the widest choice of suppliers and talks. Sunday is quieter and better for detailed conversations if you already have a shortlist.
Shortlist exhibitors and note the stands you must visit — Use the exhibitor list and product categories to build a one-page plan.
Book train or hotel and confirm travel times — February weather can slow road travel; keep a buffer.
Prepare project photos, measurements and budget range — Specific details get a more useful quote on the stand.
Check opening hours and ticket price on the official page — Confirm the 17:00 close before planning a late arrival.
Pack documents, cash or card and a bag for brochures — Charge your phone and download the hall map.
Register, collect a hall plan and walk the main aisle
Main entrance, Festhalle PlauenTwo supplier meetings on heating and solar
Energy and building-services standsLunch and listen to a short renovation talk
Show-floor catering areaCompare window, facade and finance quotes; book follow-ups
Materials and finance standsPlauen old town and Johanniskirche
City Walk
10–15 minutes by car from the hall
See the rebuilt centre, the distinctive tower of Johanniskirche and the Elster riverfront after the show.
Bad Elster spa gardens
Half-Day Excursion
About 45 minutes by car
A relaxed spa-town walk in the Vogtland countryside, useful for a weekend around the fair.
Restaurant Alt Plauen
Regional restaurant
Central Plauen restaurant for a small exhibitor dinner; book ahead on show weekend.
Bar at Best Western Hotel Am Straßberger Tor
Hotel bar
Convenient central meeting point within walking distance of the Altstadt.
A two-day regional fair generates a dense shortlist. Fast, specific follow-up separates serious suppliers from brochure collectors and keeps a spring renovation on schedule.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 85–110 / m²
Raw space
EUR 55–75 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Estimated 2027 bands for a regional two-day fair; no printed 2027 stand tariff was available. Figures exclude VAT and special builds.
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_shell
exhibitor · 9 sqm shell scheme
EUR 765–990 / stand
booth_raw
exhibitor · 36 sqm raw space
EUR 1980–2700 / stand
hotel
both · mid
EUR 115–145 / room/night
per_diem
both · standard
EUR 45–75 / person/day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth_shell | exhibitor | 9 sqm shell scheme | EUR 765–990 / stand | estimate | 2026-11-05 |
| booth_raw | exhibitor | 36 sqm raw space | EUR 1980–2700 / stand | estimate | 2026-11-05 |
| hotel | both | mid | EUR 115–145 / room/night | estimate | 2026-11-05 |
| per_diem | both | standard | EUR 45–75 / person/day | estimate | 2026-11-05 |
Decision
Six quick questions to decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip Baumesse Vogtland-BAU 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your main reason for attending?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a renovation, heating or finance decision in the next six months.
Best for
Homeowners and landlords with an active project
Min. budget
$20.00
Timeline
A free day in February
Risks
Too many stands to cover in one day
Quotes may take a week to arrive
exhibit
You sell locally and can follow up leads within 24 hours.
Best for
Regional installers, merchants and finance providers
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
Book 8–12 weeks ahead
Risks
Limited footfall compared with a national show
Show weekend hotel capacity
skip
You are outside the Vogtland catchment and have no active building plan.
Best for
Buyers with no project or no local trade need
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing early-season supplier availability
Book with
City of Plauen
Host city and local authority for Festhalle Plauen.
Public body; not a confirmed commercial partner.
Festhalle Plauen
Kultur- und Kongresszentrum that hosts the fair.
Venue operator; not a confirmed sponsor.
IHK Chemnitz
Regional chamber serving businesses in south-west Saxony.
Industry body; partnership not confirmed.
Vogtlandkreis
District authority for the Vogtland catchment.
Public body; not a confirmed partner.
Recommended providers
Official Schengen visa information and mission finder.
Compare Plauen city hotels; book early for the show weekend.
Book to Leipzig/Halle via Frankfurt or Munich; rail onward to Plauen.
International freight and temporary import support; confirm the 2027 delivery slot.
Business travel and exhibition insurance; confirm cover for samples and stand equipment.
Local advice for Plauen old town and Vogtland spa excursions.
Badge and lead-capture app; export CSV to the CRM after the show.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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References
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JESKE Messen GmbH
TV Westsachsen
Festhalle Plauen
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