SALONBOIS 2027: wood building fair in Bulle, 11–13 March.
Dates
11–13 Mar 2027
City / country
Bulle, Switzerland
Venue
Espace Gruyère
Time
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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Companies exhibiting at SALONBOIS 2027 – Building and Living with Wood include Albert Descloux SA, Ampack AG, ARTESA SA, Astori SA and Atta Norm SA.
Event overview
SALONBOIS 2027, the 18th Exhibition on Building and Living with Wood, runs 11–13 March 2027 at Espace Gruyère in Bulle, Switzerland.
The biennial fair connects timber construction, renovation, woodworking machinery and renewable energy, with the energissima pavilion joining the show across more than 7,000 sqm.
Trade visitors and the public can compare Swiss suppliers, attend conferences and source materials for construction and interior projects.
TL;DR
Three days put Swiss timber builders, material suppliers, machine makers and energy specialists in one hall, so a renovation or new-build project can move from specification to supplier shortlist in a single trip. The conference programme and the new energissima pavilion add answers on envelope performance, heating and funding.
SALONBOIS delivers a compact, high-intent Romandie audience: architects, carpenters, general contractors, developers and self-builders who specify wood products and energy systems. The 2025 edition drew 8,800 visitors, and the 2027 energissima co-location adds renewable-energy buyers to the same floor.
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
Rue de Vevey 136-144, 1630 Bulle, Switzerland
Entrances & gates
Main entrance
Rue de Vevey 136-144, opposite the Place des Albergeux parking area.
Reserved accessible spaces on the Place des Albergeux facing the main entrance; arrive before 10:00 for the closest general parking.
The site is accessible to reduced-mobility visitors, with reserved spaces at the Place des Albergeux and a lift to the upper floor.
Food options
On-site catering points
On-site diningParking: Reserved accessible spaces are on the Place des Albergeux opposite the main entrance; general visitor parking fills early on Friday and Saturday.
Gate: Use the main entrance on Rue de Vevey; the exhibition floors are served by stairs and a lift.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Adult day ticket
Printed 2027 tariff.
Student / AVS / AI
Reduced rate with valid card.
Under 18
Free admission.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Buy at the entrance; no badge pre-registration is advertised for 2027.
Ticket notes
Prices and hours are the 2027 show information published by the organiser's regional listing. Confirm before travelling.
What's on
energissima
Renewable-energy and building-efficiency pavilion integrated into SALONBOIS 2027.
Inside the Espace Gruyère exhibition area.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Visitors: 8,800
Exhibitors: 90
Edition #: 17
This edition
2027
Visitors: 9,500
Exhibitors: 110
Floor area: 7,000 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
The 17th edition ran 6–8 February 2025 at Espace Gruyère in Bulle, drawing 8,800 visitors and 90 exhibitors.
New this edition
energissima pavilion
Renewable-energy and building-efficiency exhibitors integrated into SALONBOIS 2027.
SourceImpact
The 2027 edition adds energissima to a show that already drew 8,800 visitors in 2025, so exhibitors meet both timber-construction buyers and energy-renovation buyers on one floor. For a region where wood building and heating retrofit are increasingly specified together, that combination shortens the path from material choice to a complete building package.
Audience quality
The audience is concentrated in French-speaking Switzerland: architects, timber engineers, carpenters, contractors, developers and informed self-builders. It is a regional rather than international crowd, but visitors arrive with live projects and specification authority. The 90 exhibitors at the 2025 edition suggest a focused buyer-to-supplier ratio rather than a mass-consumer footfall.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on qualifying Swiss project leads rather than raw footfall. A 9 sqm stand at a three-day regional fair can generate a dense list of Romandie architects, builders and renovators; the energissima pavilion broadens that list to heating and envelope decisions. Budget follow-up within 48 hours and track cost per qualified specification, not cost per badge scan.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
SALONBOIS is the main wood-construction meeting point in French-speaking Switzerland, connecting timber builders, carpenters, architects and renovators with Swiss suppliers. The 2027 integration of energissima widens the buyer pool into renewable heating and building efficiency, exactly where wood construction and energy renovation increasingly overlap.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Timber as a mainstream structural choice
Swiss building codes, prefabrication capacity and climate targets have pushed timber from niche to mainstream for multi-storey housing and public buildings. Buyers now compare CLT, glulam and hybrid systems on cost, fire performance and carbon, not just aesthetics.
What it changes: Exhibitors showing certified structural systems and documented fire details win specification meetings.
Renovation and energy efficiency drive demand
Heating replacement, facade insulation and envelope upgrades dominate Swiss renovation spending. The energissima co-location reflects how wood contractors and energy installers now meet the same homeowner and property manager in one project.
What it changes: A stand that pairs a timber envelope with a heating or solar solution answers the whole retrofit brief.
Prefabrication and digital workflow
Swiss timber firms increasingly sell factory-produced wall, floor and roof elements coordinated through BIM. Customers expect shorter site programmes, predictable quality and interfaces with building services designed before fabrication.
What it changes: Demonstrating BIM interfaces, delivery schedules and on-site assembly support differentiates a commodity panel supplier.
SALONBOIS is the Romandie anchor of a Swiss and cross-border circuit; buyers typically pair it with Swissbau in Basel and Eurobois in Lyon.
Swissbau 2026
Basel, Switzerland
Switzerland's largest construction and real-estate fair; dates are circuit knowledge and should be confirmed on the organiser site.
websiteEurobois 2026
Lyon, France
French woodworking and timber construction fair, about three hours from Bulle; dates are circuit knowledge and should be confirmed.
websiteWinter 2026
Use these to benchmark suppliers before the March 2027 Bulle show.
Circuit dates are editorial estimates from known biennial calendars, not fetched organiser pages.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Bern Airport
Regional airport with limited European routes; convenient for private or connecting travel.
70 km
to venue
60 min
by car
Geneva Airport
Main international gateway; direct trains to Romont or Fribourg with a change for Bulle.
120 km
to venue
90 min
by car
Zurich Airport
Largest Swiss hub; train to Bern or Fribourg, then TPF to Bulle.
190 km
to venue
2 h 15 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 95–140 / night
Simple rooms within a 10–15 minute walk of Espace Gruyère; book early because the town has limited capacity.
USD 150–220 / night
Central three-star options near the station and restaurants, 10 minutes from the venue.
USD 240–380 / night
Four-star and spa hotels 15–25 minutes by car; suited to a longer stay or a mixed business/leisure trip.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Train (TPF)
Regional trains connect Bulle to the national network; the station is about 10 minutes on foot from the venue.
Bus (TPF)
Local buses serve the centre; a single ticket is valid for the short trip.
Taxi
Short metered trip; useful with samples or in bad weather.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa (type C) | Nationals outside the visa-exempt list who plan a business visit of up to 90 days | $90.00 | About 15 calendar days |
EU/EFTA and many other nationals may enter visa-free for short business visits; check the State Secretariat for Migration list before booking.
Switzerland accepts ATA carnets for temporary import of exhibition goods; confirm the goods list with Swiss customs.
Official visa pageWeather
March in Bulle is early spring: daytime around 6–11°C, nights near 0°C, with a mix of sun, rain and occasional snow. Pack layers and waterproof shoes.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is good; Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt networks work across the venue. EU roaming may incur charges because Switzerland is outside the EU roaming area.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
French-speaking canton
Bulle is in French-speaking Fribourg; greet with 'bonjour' and expect most signs and talks in French, with some German and English.
Sunday and lunch hours
Many shops close on Sunday and some businesses take a long lunch break; confirm restaurant times and book evening tables during the show.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Geneva (GVA)
Fly to Geneva for the widest choice, then take the train via Romont to Bulle; Bern is closer but has fewer routes.
Book flightsSchengen rules apply. Many visitors need no visa for a short business trip; others need a type C visa before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 90 for a Schengen visa application
Processing: About 15 calendar days
Apply well before the show and carry an invitation letter if requested.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: From Geneva Airport, take the train to Romont or Fribourg and change for Bulle; allow about 2 hours station to venue. Bern Airport is about 60 minutes by car.
Hotel → venue: Central Bulle hotels are a 10–15 minute walk; local buses and taxis cover the hill to Espace Gruyère.
Ride-hail: Uber is limited in Bulle; local taxis are the reliable option, especially after the Friday evening close.
Public transit: TPF trains and buses connect Bulle with Romont, Fribourg and the surrounding valley; buy tickets at the station machines or via the TPF app.
Parking: Use the Espace Gruyère car park and the Place des Albergeux area; Friday afternoon and Saturday are the busiest periods.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 0–11°C
Seasonality: Mixed early-spring weather with rain and possible snow; March is not a dry month in the Fribourg pre-Alps.
Packing: Bring a waterproof jacket, warm layer and comfortable shoes for the walk from the station.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Friday 12 March 2027
Friday has the longest opening hours, 09:00–20:00, and most conference content and exhibitor staffing are at full strength before the shorter Saturday close.
Book travel and a refundable hotel in Bulle — Confirm the 11–13 March dates and check train times from Geneva.
Download the exhibitor list and mark target stands — Group targets by hall and product category.
Request meetings with priority suppliers — Send project drawings, volumes and decision timeline.
Print badges, tickets and hotel confirmation — Check the organiser's entry instructions for any change.
Plan the route from the station and pack layers — Allow 15 minutes on foot; March weather can be wet.
Registration and hall orientation
Main entrance, Espace GruyèreSupplier meetings on the timber-construction aisles
Exhibition hallsLunch and informal networking
On-site catering areaConference session and energissima pavilion visits
Conference room / energissima pavilionFollow-up notes and second-round stand visits
Exhibition hallsGruyères castle and La Maison du Gruyère
Half-Day Heritage and Food
20 minutes by car or train from Bulle
Combine the medieval castle with a cheese-dairy visit in the Gruyère landscape.
Fribourg old town
Half-Day City Walk
30 minutes by train from Bulle
See the medieval upper town, cathedral and riverside bridges; useful for an extra evening.
Exhibition catering area
On-site
The natural meeting point between conference blocks and stand visits.
Grand-Place, Bulle
Town centre
Cafés and restaurants a short walk from the station for evening conversations.
Use the three-day show to qualify a small number of Romandie projects rather than collect every badge; Swiss suppliers respond to specific, documented follow-up.
Budget
Shell scheme
CHF 160–220 / m²
Raw space
CHF 90–130 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Estimated Swiss regional-fair bands; the organiser's 2027 exhibitor tariff was not published on fetched pages.
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 · shell 9 sqm
CHF 1440–1980 / stand
booth
exhibitor · raw 36 sqm
CHF 3240–4680 / stand
hotel
visitor · mid
CHF 150–220 / night
travel
visitor · rail return
CHF 40–80 / trip
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell 9 sqm | CHF 1440–1980 / stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| booth | exhibitor | raw 36 sqm | CHF 3240–4680 / stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| hotel | visitor | mid | CHF 150–220 / night | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| travel | visitor | rail return | CHF 40–80 / trip | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Answer six questions to see whether SALONBOIS 2027 is worth a visit, a stand or a skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What do you need from the show?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You need to compare Swiss suppliers, see systems in person and attend a conference block.
Best for
Architects, engineers, contractors and informed self-builders with a live project
Min. budget
$250.00
Timeline
1 day, book 2–4 weeks ahead
Risks
Limited hotel capacity in Bulle
Regional audience, not a global sourcing trip
exhibit
You have a Swiss or cross-border product fit and can staff the stand for three days.
Best for
Timber, envelope, machinery and energy suppliers targeting Romandie buyers
Min. budget
$3,500.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand, freight and customs
Risks
Small regional footfall
Strong dependence on pre-booked meetings
skip
Your next specification decision is more than a year away or the travel cost outweighs a short regional show.
Best for
Buyers with no active project or no interest in wood construction
Timeline
None
Risks
Missing peripheral energissima content
Book with
Espace Gruyère SA
Owner and operator of the Espace Gruyère exhibition centre and organiser of SALONBOIS.
Venue and organiser named in the show's press material.
SWISS
Swiss international carrier with connections through Zurich and Geneva.
Useful airline for inbound visitors; not a confirmed show partner.
Chambre de commerce et d'industrie du canton de Fribourg
Regional business chamber supporting companies in canton Fribourg.
Public business body; partnership not confirmed.
Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz
Swiss umbrella organisation for the wood and timber industry.
Sector association relevant to exhibitors and visitors; not a confirmed partner.
Recommended providers
State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Official Swiss entry and Schengen visa guidance.
Local booking information for Bulle and the Gruyère region.
Book to Geneva or Zurich, then continue by train to Bulle.
International exhibition freight and Swiss customs brokerage; confirm show-specific handling.
Public-liability and travel insurance options for exhibitors and visitors.
Ideas for Gruyères castle, cheese dairies and local walks.
No official 2027 lead-retrieval service is published; use a compliant app and export daily.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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References
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Espace Gruyère SA
La Gruyère
Energissima
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