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Event overview
Overview
The Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital is set to take place on 13-14 March 2027 at the brose ARENA in Bamberg, Germany. This event will showcase over 100 exhibitors dedicated to health and wellness, providing a platform for visitors to explore various health-related topics.
Organised by MTB Messeteam Bamberg GmbH, the fair aims to connect health professionals and the public, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities. Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital runs from 13-14 March 2027 at brose ARENA Bamberg, Germany.
- 2Scale and Focus: This health fair features over 100 exhibitors focused on health and wellness.
- 3Organiser: The event is organised by MTB Messeteam Bamberg GmbH, with more details available at their website.
- 4Buyer Authority: Visitors include health professionals, wellness advocates, and the general public interested in health topics.
- 5Entry: Tickets are available online for €8 per adult, with family tickets priced at €19.
Why visit
Visitors will gain access to a wide range of health-related information from over 100 exhibitors. The fair offers free lectures on various health topics, allowing attendees to learn from experts in the field. It's an excellent opportunity to compare different health solutions and engage directly with exhibitors.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors at the Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital can connect with over 8,000 interested visitors, enhancing their visibility in the health sector. The event provides a platform for direct customer contact, allowing businesses to showcase their products and services effectively. Participating in this fair can lead to increased sales and brand recognition.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Health professionals seeking the latest industry trends
Wellness advocates looking for innovative health solutions
Families interested in health and wellness products
Seniors seeking information on health services and products
Individuals looking for preventive health measures
Fitness enthusiasts wanting to explore health-related offerings
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Health product manufacturers showcasing their latest innovations
Wellness service providers offering consultations and services
Fitness equipment suppliers targeting health-conscious consumers
Nutritional supplement brands promoting their products
Healthcare institutions providing information on services
Alternative medicine practitioners sharing holistic approaches
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Nutritional supplements for health improvement
Fitness equipment for home and gym use
Wellness services including massage and therapy
Health monitoring devices for personal use
Preventive health products for various age groups
Medical equipment for healthcare professionals
Location & Facilities
Venue
brose ARENA Bamberg
Forchheimer Str. 15, 96050 Bamberg, Germany
Facilities
Parking
brose ARENA Bamberg in Bamberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: brose ARENA Bamberg in Bamberg typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at brose ARENA Bamberg for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
General admission
Adult ticket
8General admission
Family ticket (2 adults and max 3 children)
19
Who runs the show
Organisers
MTB Messeteam Bamberg GmbH
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Bamberg, Germany
Why it matters
Attending Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 on 2027-03-13 to 2027-03-14 in Bamberg lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
ibis budget Bamberg
budget
Bamberg (approx. 3.1 km from Brose Arena)2-star hotel; free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking for a fee, air conditioning, pet-friendly, bar, business center. Price shown in Google Hotels listing was in INR, so no EUR band confirmed.
B&B Hotel Bamberg
budget
Bamberg (approx. 2.4 km from Brose Arena)Guest rating 4.3; free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking for a fee, air conditioning, pet-friendly, bar, kid-friendly.
Best Western Hotel Bamberg
midscale
Bamberg (approx. 2.7 km from Brose Arena)3-star hotel; guest rating 4.5; free Wi-Fi, breakfast and parking for a fee, air conditioning, bar, business center, kid-friendly.
B&B HOTEL Bamberg-Altstadt
budget
Bamberg old townFree Wi-Fi, breakfast for a fee, parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, kid-friendly; listed among hotels near Brose Arena in the Google Hotels capture.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus (Stadtwerke Bamberg)
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.60-3.00 single adult ticket
Best forBamberg station and old town to the Brose Arena district
Bamberg has no tram or U-Bahn; the urban network is bus-based. Validate on boarding and check the Sunday timetable, which is thinner than on weekdays. Confirm live fares with Stadtwerke Bamberg.
City bus day ticket
Estimated costApprox. EUR 5.50-7.00 per person per day
Best forUnlimited day travel on the Bamberg city network
Worth it if you combine the fair with the old town on the same day. Approximate band; confirm the current tariff and validity period.
Regional train (Deutsche Bahn)
Estimated costApprox. EUR 10-14 single flexible regional fare
Best forNuremberg main station to Bamberg station
Bamberg sits on a main line with both regional and long-distance stops. Advance saver fares are cheaper; confirm live prices on bahn.de.
Bavaria regional day ticket (Bayern-Ticket)
Estimated costApprox. EUR 29-39 for the group ticket
Best forRegional trains across Bavaria for one to five travellers
Often cheaper than singles for two or more people arriving from Munich, Nuremberg or Wurzburg. Approximate band; confirm the current DB tariff and validity hours.
Taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 14-18 for the trip
Best forBamberg station or old town to Brose Arena
Short city trip charged on the meter; ranks sit at Bamberg station. Ask for a larger vehicle if you carry samples or stand material.
Venue car park
Estimated costApprox. EUR 3-6 per event day
Best forBrose Arena event parking
Arena events normally use paid, marshalled event parking. Arrive early on Saturday 13 March; confirm the 2027 rate with the venue.
Airport transfer taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 90-130 for the trip
Best forNuremberg Airport (NUE) to brose ARENA Bamberg
Door-to-door but expensive; the regional train via Nuremberg main station is the cheaper option. Approximate band only, confirm with a local transfer operator.
On foot or bicycle
Estimated costEUR 0
Best forBamberg old town to Brose Arena
The arena lies a few kilometres from the centre; walking or a hired bike works in dry weather, but March is changeable, so keep a bus ticket as backup.
Weather
Mid-March in Bamberg, Upper Franconia, is a changeable transition period. Expect afternoon temperatures of roughly 8 to 11 C and night values near 0 to 3 C, with frost, sleet and brief snow flurries still possible. Rain arrives in passing showers rather than all-day fronts, so a short walk between the bus stop and the arena can be dry and the next one wet. The fair itself is indoors at the Brose Arena, but you will queue outside and walk the old town, so plan layers and a water-resistant outer shell. These are climatological bands, not a forecast: check a reliable forecast in the final 48 hours before travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
UNESCO old town on the doorstep
Bamberg's Altstadt is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a few kilometres from the Brose Arena. The cathedral, the Old Town Hall built on the Regnitz and the riverside Klein-Venedig quarter are the classic short walk, and the climb to Michaelsberg gives the best overview.
Smoked beer and brewery culture
Bamberg is known for Rauchbier, the smoked beer brewed by historic local breweries, alongside a dense pub and cellar culture. If you drink, use the bus or a taxi back to the hotel; the arena car park is not the place to test your limits.
Sunday closures in Bavaria
Shops are closed on Sundays under Bavarian trading rules, and Sunday 14 March 2027 is the second fair day. Buy water, snacks and anything you need on the Saturday, because the fair itself will be one of the few places open on the Sunday.
Cash still matters
Germany remains more cash-oriented than many markets; cards and Girocard are widely accepted but small stands, bakeries and market stalls may prefer notes. Keep some euro cash for small purchases and cloakroom or parking fees.
Tipping and paying
At restaurants and cafes, state the total you want to pay when you hand over the note or card, adding roughly 5 to 10 percent for good service. Rounding up in taxis is normal; tipping is not expected at the fair itself.
Language on the floor
German is the working language of the show and most stand staff will be Franconian locals. Many exhibitors and younger staff speak English, but a polite greeting and a thank-you in German go a long way, and German-language materials are the norm.
Punctuality and local rhythm
Trains and buses leave on time and Sunday services run less frequently, so build buffers into the trip to the arena. Shops in the old town close comparatively early even on Saturday, which matters if you arrive on the Friday evening.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Bamberg; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Bamberg; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near brose ARENA Bamberg: Bamberg (approx. 3.1 km from Brose Arena): ibis budget Bamberg; Bamberg (approx. 2.4 km from Brose Arena): B&B Hotel Bamberg; Bamberg (approx. 2.7 km from Brose Arena): Best Western Hotel Bamberg.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Bamberg; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Bamberg's urban transport is bus-based: there is no tram, U-Bahn or S-Bahn in the city. Stadtwerke Bamberg buses connect Bamberg station and the old town with the Brose Arena district, and a single adult ticket costs roughly EUR 2.60 to EUR 3.00, with day tickets around EUR 5.50 to EUR 7.00. Because 14 March 2027 is a Sunday, services run on a reduced timetable, so check the current schedule on stadtwerke-bamberg.de and allow extra time for the return trip after the show. Taxis from the station take a few minutes and cost roughly EUR 14 to EUR 18; confirm live fares on board or in the operator's app.
Parking: On-site parking is available at brose ARENA Bamberg; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March 2027
Temperature: Mid-March daytime highs in Bamberg typically sit around 8 to 11 C, with night-time values near 0 to 3 C and frost still possible. Expect a wide swing between a sunny afternoon outside the arena and a cold, damp evening queue.
Seasonality: March is a changeable transition month in Upper Franconia: sun, cloud and passing showers alternate, and sleet or brief snow can still appear early in the month. Rain usually comes in short bursts rather than all-day fronts, so a compact umbrella and a hooded jacket handle most of it; the exhibition itself is indoors at the Brose Arena.
Packing: Pack layers rather than one heavy coat: a base layer, a warm mid-layer and a water-resistant hooded jacket cover both a cold morning bus stop and a crowded, warm exhibition hall. Add an umbrella, shoes with grip for wet cobblestones in the old town, and a small day bag for flyers. Gloves and a scarf are worth the space for evening walks along the Regnitz.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-14
Buy tickets through franken-aktiv-vital.de and save the confirmation; current pricing shows EUR 8 adult and EUR 19 family, so verify the 2027 tariff before paying.
T-14
Book a hotel within roughly 2 to 3 km of the Brose Arena or in the old town; weekend dates in March tighten room supply in Bamberg.
T-12
Check passport or ID validity for Schengen entry and, if you need a short-stay visa, confirm processing times with the responsible German mission.
T-10
Book rail tickets to Bamberg station; saver fares from Nuremberg, Munich or Frankfurt are markedly cheaper when booked in advance.
T-7
Read the organiser's schedule page for opening hours, stage programme and any demonstration or course sign-ups you want to join.
T-7
Check the Stadtwerke Bamberg bus timetable for Sunday 14 March, which runs on a reduced schedule compared with the Saturday.
T-5
Review the March forecast and pack layers, a water-resistant jacket and shoes that cope with old-town cobblestones and possible sleet.
T-3
Save the taxi rank at Bamberg station in your phone and note that arena parking is paid and marshalled.
T-2
Reserve a table for Saturday evening in the old town, which fills quickly at weekends.
T-1
Charge devices, store the ticket QR code offline and watch for organiser emails about hall layout or entry changes.
T-11
Day of: Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before doors, collect a hall plan and set a meeting point in case your group splits up.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at brose ARENA Bamberg
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 registration concourse
brose ARENA Bamberg
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
brose ARENA Bamberg
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
Adjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Cost reference
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
visitor_ticket
visitor · General admission
EUR 8 / per person
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| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
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| visitor_ticket | visitor | General admission | EUR 8 / per person | organiser_published |
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Nutritional supplements for health improvement solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 in Bamberg.
Min. budget
$469.00
Timeline
4–8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change — confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Nutritional supplements for health improvement products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3–6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall — confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Bamberg show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When is Franken Aktiv Vital 2027 and where does it take place?
The 2027 edition runs Saturday 13 March and Sunday 14 March 2027 at the Brose Arena in Bamberg, Upper Franconia. Because it is a weekend show, the Saturday is normally the busier day and the Sunday follows reduced local bus timetables across the city.
What are the opening hours?
Opening times for the 2027 edition were not published in the sources reviewed for this listing. Check the schedule page on franken-aktiv-vital.de before travelling and plan to arrive 30 to 45 minutes before doors open for ticket and bag checks at the arena.
How much does a ticket cost?
Current published pricing is EUR 8 for an adult ticket and EUR 19 for a family ticket covering two adults and up to three children. Confirm the 2027 tariff on the organiser site before you buy, and check whether a weekend or combination ticket is offered.
Is this a trade-only fair or can the public attend?
It is a public consumer fair: the weekend dates, the family ticket and the regional arena venue all point to a general-public health and active-lifestyle audience rather than a closed trade-only format. Visitors can buy on the door or in advance, and exhibitors sell and demonstrate products directly.
How do I get from Bamberg station to the Brose Arena?
Stadtwerke Bamberg buses link the station and the old town with the arena district, with a single adult ticket in the region of EUR 2.60 to EUR 3.00. A taxi for the short city trip is roughly EUR 14 to EUR 18. Bamberg has no tram or U-Bahn, so the bus is the public transport option.
Is there parking at the venue?
Yes, arena events normally use paid event parking in the region of EUR 3 to EUR 6 per day; confirm the 2027 rate with the venue. Arrive early on the Saturday, when the car park and the surrounding streets fill quickly.
Can I bring children with me?
Yes. The published family ticket covers two adults and up to three children, so the show is positioned as a family weekend outing. Check the organiser's visitor information for pushchair access and any age limits on demonstration or activity areas.
Is the venue accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?
The Brose Arena is a modern multi-purpose arena, but step-free routes, accessible toilets and dedicated parking bays should be confirmed directly with the organiser or venue before booking, especially if you need a space close to the entrance.
Which airports serve Bamberg?
Nuremberg Airport (NUE) is the closest commercial airport, with Frankfurt (FRA) and Munich (MUC) as the long-haul alternatives. From any of them you continue by train to Bamberg station and then by bus or taxi to the arena; confirm connections for March 2027 before booking.
Where should I stay for the fair?
Hotels cluster within roughly 2 to 3 km of the Brose Arena and in the old town, from budget chains to upscale spa hotels. Book early: 13 and 14 March 2027 is a weekend, and arena weekends tighten the Bamberg room supply.
What is there to do around the fair in Bamberg?
Bamberg's UNESCO-listed old town is a few kilometres from the arena: the cathedral, the Old Town Hall on the Regnitz and the riverside Klein-Venedig quarter. Note that shops are closed on Sunday 14 March under Bavarian rules, so buy supplies on the Saturday.
Glossary
- Aktiv-vital consumer fair
- A German regional exhibition format built around health, fitness, nutrition, wellness and active leisure, aimed at the general public and families over a weekend rather than at industrial buyers. At a two-day arena show such as this one in Bamberg, exhibitors demonstrate products, run try-out zones and sell directly to visitors.
- Prevention and health promotion
- Products, courses and advisory services intended to keep people well instead of treating illness: movement and back programmes, ergonomics, stress and sleep offers, screening services. This is the anchor theme of most aktiv-vital fairs in Bavaria, and it is where visitors expect hands-on demonstrations rather than brochures.
- Rehabilitation and physiotherapy suppliers
- Makers and distributors of therapy tables, orthopaedic aids, compression and bandage lines, training devices for rehab and physio practices. They typically appear at regional health fairs alongside therapy practices that recruit patients on the stand.
- Naturheilkunde (complementary medicine)
- Herbal, homeopathic and manual therapy traditions widely represented at German consumer health shows, often together with Heilpraktiker practices, apothecary products and supplement brands. Visitors should check practitioner qualifications and product claims on the stand.
- Vereinssport (club sport)
- The German club-based sports system: local athletics, gymnastics, football, cycling and swimming clubs that recruit members and present programmes. Regional active-lifestyle fairs use club stands to fill course places for the coming season.
- Statutory health insurance (Krankenkasse)
- Germany's public health insurers, which attend consumer health fairs to explain bonus programmes, preventative courses and supplementary tariffs. Their stands are usually advisory rather than sales-driven, and staff answer questions about reimbursed prevention offers.
- Wellness and spa tourism in Franconia
- Short-break and cure travel within the region: thermal spas, Kneipp facilities, hiking and cycling routes in Franconian Switzerland and the Steigerwald. Operators use regional fairs to sell weekend packages to Bamberg-area visitors.
- Senior mobility and assisted living
- Walking aids, stair lifts, barrier-free bathroom fittings, home emergency call systems and retirement or assisted-living residences. An important segment at German consumer health fairs because the purchasing decision usually involves the whole family.
- Functional food and supplements
- Vitamin, mineral, protein and herbal products sold with a health claim, plus fortified foods. At consumer shows these are demonstration and tasting categories; German labelling and health-claim rules apply to what exhibitors may state on the stand.
- Active travel equipment
- E-bikes, trekking and hiking gear, orthopaedic footwear and outdoor clothing for everyday movement. In a March arena show these are indoor demonstration categories, with test tracks or fitting areas replacing outdoor terrain.
- Family ticket
- A single admission covering two adults and up to three children, a standard pricing device at German consumer fairs to lift Sunday family attendance. The current listing for this Bamberg event shows a family ticket at EUR 19 against EUR 8 for a single adult.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- Gesundheitsmesse franken aktiv & vital / Health Fair 2027 Bamberg
- Gesundheitsmesse 2027
- Gesundheitsmesse Bamberg 2027
- Health Fair Bamberg 2027
- Bamberg Germany
- Nutritional supplements for health improvement
- Fitness equipment for home and gym use
- Wellness services including massage and therapy
- Health monitoring devices for personal use
Digital business cards for the show floor
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.