Haus-Garten-Freizeit 2027, Leipzig, 6–14 February 2027
Dates
6–14 Feb 2027
City / country
Leipzig, Germany
Venue
Leipziger Messe
Time
9:30 AM – 6:00 PM daily
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Companies exhibiting at Haus-Garten-Freizeit 2027 include Abicht - Kachelöfen Steffen Abicht, ADAC Vertriebsagentur Selbmann GmbH, Advanced Sterilization Products, AIO GmbH and Akil, Jessica - JeJe‘s Ladykiller.
Event overview
Haus-Garten-Freizeit 2027 runs 6–14 February 2027 at Leipziger Messe in Leipzig, Germany, alongside HANDWERK live, and is open daily from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. One ticket opens nine days of gardening, home, interiors, fashion, health, leisure and construction exhibits across Hall 1 for garden and food, Hall 3 for home and lifestyle, and Hall 5 for renovation and energy advice.
The 2026 edition drew 137,700 visitors and more than 690 exhibitors from 24 countries, and 2027 ticket prices start at EUR 9. 50 for an afternoon pass.
TL;DR
See, compare and buy garden, home, fashion, health and renovation products in one trip, with expert advice and live demonstrations. A single ticket also covers HANDWERK live, and from 6 to 8 February MOTORRÄDER LEIPZIG, making the fair an efficient day out for households planning a spring project.
The fair delivers nine days of direct-to-consumer selling to a regional audience with high purchasing power, plus extra reach through HANDWERK live. Exhibitors can demo products, take orders and build year-round recognition; 2026 hosted more than 690 exhibitors from 24 countries across 64,000 sqm.
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
3Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig, Germany
First 30 minutes free; pay by licence plate at the machine or online, then park for the rest of the day.
Food options
Hall 1 gastronomy and specialities area
On-site diningParking: On-site car parks use licence-plate payment. The first 30 minutes are free, then a daily fee applies; payment is by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash at the on-site machine. A new paid parking day starts at 4:00 am.
Gate: Enter through the main Leipzig Messe entrances off Messe-Allee; the visitor page lists the venue as Leipzig Trade Fair and the visitor hotline as +49 341 678 8995.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Day ticket, online/advance
Valid for HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT and HANDWERK live.
Day ticket, gate
On-site box office price.
Reduced day ticket, online/advance
Students, trainees, pensioners, unemployed and Leipzig-Pass holders with proof.
Reduced day ticket, gate
On-site box office price with proof.
Child day ticket, age 6–12
Children up to 5 enter free; under-14s must be accompanied.
Family day ticket
Two adults and one to four children aged 6–17.
Afternoon ticket, from 2:00 pm
Same price online and at the gate.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring the ticket QR code to the gate or main box office; printed and mobile tickets are both accepted.
Ticket notes
One ticket covers HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT and HANDWERK live; from 6 to 8 February 2027 it also covers MOTORRÄDER LEIPZIG. The 2027 ticket shop opens in December 2026.
Registration deadline
Ticket shop opens December 2026
What's on
HANDWERK live 2027
Craft, skilled-trades and career-orientation show running for all nine days.
Hall 5 and adjacent areas at Leipziger Messe.
WebsiteMOTORRÄDER LEIPZIG 2027
Motorcycle show in the first weekend of the fair.
Leipziger Messe; ticket valid 6–8 February 2027.
WebsiteVelo Vibes Leipzig 2027
Bicycle and mobility show in the second weekend.
Leipziger Messe; runs 12–14 February 2027.
WebsiteHow the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Visitors: 137,700
Exhibitors: 690
Floor area: 64,000 sqm
Exhibitor countries: 24
This edition
2027
Visitors: 140,000
Exhibitors: 700
Floor area: 64,000 sqm
Next edition
Not announced yet
Edition recap
The 2026 edition welcomed 137,700 visitors and more than 690 exhibitors from 24 countries across nine days, despite winter weather and a public transport warning strike. Around 2,500 school students used HANDWERK live career islands, and a new EUR 33 family ticket was introduced.
New this edition
Impact
Nine days of direct consumer selling in one of Germany’s strongest regional markets, with a single ticket bundling garden, home, craft and motorcycle audiences. The 137,700-visitor 2026 result shows the joint format can pull a large Central German crowd even in poor winter weather.
Audience quality
The audience is regional, family-heavy and purchase-oriented: homeowners, gardeners, renovators and older shoppers from Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Exhibitors report concrete project questions and year-round recognition, though the organiser does not publish an audited visitor-spend figure.
Exhibitor outcomes
Best ROI comes from demonstrable products with take-home or order potential: plants, outdoor furniture, heating and solar advice, food sampling, fashion and crafts. Budget for nine days and lead capture; the fair is a sales and awareness channel, not a distributor-only trade show.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Leipzig anchors a dense Central German catchment of homeowners, gardeners and renovators. A nine-day consumer fair with a single ticket covering garden, home, craft and motorcycle worlds creates repeated visits and direct sales conversations that pure e-commerce cannot replicate.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Energy-efficient renovation moves onto the show floor
Homeowners are using consumer fairs to compare heat pumps, solar panels and insulation before committing to installers.
What it changes: Building, heating and solar exhibitors can meet project-ready buyers and book surveys during the fair.
Experience-led retail outpaces plain display
Demonstrations, tastings, garden talks and hands-on craft islands draw families and extend dwell time.
What it changes: Brands that sample, demo or teach convert better than static stands and earn repeat visits across nine days.
Value bundles and family ticketing widen the audience
A EUR 33 family ticket and a EUR 9.50 afternoon ticket lower the barrier for households and after-work visitors.
What it changes: Exhibitors reach price-sensitive families and local afternoon shoppers, not only committed hobby gardeners.
Haus-Garten-Freizeit runs as a bundled February event with two adjacent shows under one ticket, giving buyers several reasons to travel to Leipziger Messe.
MOTORRÄDER LEIPZIG 2027
Leipzig, Germany
Covered by the same ticket from 6 to 8 February.
websiteDates for the three Leipzig shows are from the official visitor and ticket pages; the Berlin comparison is editorial.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Leipzig/Halle Airport
Main gateway; S-Bahn S5 links the airport to Leipzig Messe station in roughly 20 minutes.
about 20 km
to venue
20–30 minutes
by car
Dresden Airport
Useful alternative for Saxony visitors; train via Dresden and Leipzig takes about two hours.
about 110 km
to venue
75–90 minutes
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 90–130 / night
February is low season apart from trade-fair dates; book refundable rates early.
USD 140–190 / night
Central locations give easy tram access to the fair and the old town.
USD 210–290 / night
Upgrade for larger rooms and quieter floors; rates rise during the nine fair days.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Tram
About 15 minutes; buy a zone-110 ticket from the machine before boarding.
S-Bahn
Direct service to the exhibition centre; journey about 20 minutes.
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 calendar days; apply up to six months ahead |
EU/EEA and many other passport holders do not need a visa for short business visits; check the German foreign ministry list.
Germany accepts ATA carnets for temporary exhibits; carry the document and list goods accurately.
Official visa pageWeather
February in Leipzig is cold and changeable: daytime highs of about 3–8°C, night frosts, and a mix of rain and occasional snow.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is strong; EU roaming applies for EU visitors. Free Wi-Fi is usually available in the Glass Hall and press areas.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Sunday shopping
Most Leipzig shops close on Sundays, but the fair trades all nine days including both Sundays; plan retail errands for Saturday.
Punctuality and cash
Trams and meetings run to time. Cards are widely accepted, but keep some euro cash for small kiosks and the tram machine.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ)
Book early for the 6–14 February window; airport-to-venue S-Bahn tickets can be bought at the station.
Schengen rules apply. EU/EEA visitors need no visa; many other nationalities can enter visa-free for short business trips, while others need a Schengen business visa.
Estimated cost: EUR 90 (about USD 100)
Processing: Around 15 calendar days
Apply through the German mission in your country and carry invitation and hotel documents.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: S-Bahn S5 from Leipzig/Halle Airport to Leipzig Messe, about 20 minutes; taxis take 20–30 minutes.
Hotel → venue: Tram line 16 from the centre to Messestadt, or S-Bahn to Leipzig Messe; allow 25–35 minutes door to door.
Ride-hail: Uber and local taxi apps operate in Leipzig; a centre-to-venue trip is roughly EUR 18–25.
Public transit: MDV zone-110 tickets cover trams, buses and S-Bahn; a single ticket is about EUR 3.20 and a day ticket about EUR 8.
Parking: On-site parking charges after the first free 30 minutes; pay by card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or cash at the machine.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: February 2027
Temperature: About 0°C to 8°C
Seasonality: Cold, windy and changeable with rain or snow showers; February is outside the main tourist season.
Packing: Bring a warm waterproof coat, comfortable shoes for nine halls and a compact umbrella; indoor halls are heated.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Tuesday 9 or Wednesday 10 February 2027
Weekdays are quieter than the opening and closing weekends, so exhibitors have more time to talk and queues at the box office and parking are shorter.
Book ticket online and choose a weekday — Advance day tickets are EUR 15.50 versus EUR 17.00 at the gate.
Book rail or flight and a refundable hotel — February is cold but not peak tourist season; Messestadt hotels fill for the fair.
Download the hall plan and shortlist stands — Group targets by Hall 1, 3 and 5 to avoid crossing the site repeatedly.
Check the programme and reserve talk slots — Forum Garten talks and craft demos are popular; arrive early.
Pack warm layers, comfortable shoes and a card for parking — Parking payment is cash or card at the machine; first 30 minutes free.
Arrive, park and collect badges
Leipziger Messe main entranceGarden and outdoor halls, plant and furniture stands
Hall 1Forum Garten talk and supplier meetings
Hall 1 forumLunch and regional food sampling
Hall 1 gastronomy areaHome, fashion and wellness stands
Hall 3Renovation, heating and solar advice
Hall 5Leipzig old town and Thomaskirche
City Walk
20 minutes by tram from the venue
Compact historic centre with the Bach archive, arcades and coffee houses.
Zoo Leipzig
Family Attraction
25 minutes by tram
One of Germany’s oldest zoos and a strong add-on for families.
Glass Hall central plaza
On-site meeting point
Central, warm and easy to find between halls; good for short supplier meetings.
Hall 1 specialities area
Food and drink
Regional food and drink stands create natural conversations during the lunch peak.
Consumer fairs generate high-volume, low-friction conversations; speed and relevance matter more than a long brochure. The 48-hour window keeps the visit fresh and improves conversion.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 195–240 / m²
Raw space
EUR 132–148 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Raw-space rates follow the 2027 rate-card outline and exclude the AUMA fee, marketing package, sustainability fee and VAT; shell-scheme band is an estimate.
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 space, shell scheme 9 sqm
exhibitor · standard
USD 1755–2160 / per stand
Hotel, mid-tier
both · mid
USD 420–570 / 3 nights
Per diem
both · standard
USD 45–75 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booth space, shell scheme 9 sqm | exhibitor | standard | USD 1755–2160 / per stand | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Hotel, mid-tier | both | mid | USD 420–570 / 3 nights | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
| Per diem | both | standard | USD 45–75 / per day | estimate | 2026-10-31 |
Decision
Six quick questions score the best next step for Haus-Garten-Freizeit 2027.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your main role for this fair?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a spring project and want to compare brands, prices and advice in person.
Best for
Households, gardeners and renovators comparing products before buying
Min. budget
$150.00
Timeline
One day; book one to four weeks ahead
Risks
Crowded weekends
Too many halls to cover in one day
exhibit
Your product benefits from live demonstration and you want direct regional sales.
Best for
Consumer brands that can demo, sample or take orders over nine days
Min. budget
$3,500.00
Timeline
Three to six months for stand planning and logistics
Risks
Nine-day staffing cost
Consumer leads need fast follow-up
skip
Your next buying decision is more than a year away or you only sell B2B industrial goods.
Best for
Buyers with no consumer-facing product or no capacity this cycle
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing regional competitor activity
Book with
Leipziger Messe GmbH
Runs the exhibition centre and organises Haus-Garten-Freizeit and HANDWERK live.
Official organiser named on the facts page.
Deutsche Bahn
National rail operator with direct services to Leipzig Hauptbahnhof and Leipzig Messe.
Useful travel partner; not an announced show sponsor.
IHK zu Leipzig
Regional chamber supporting Central German businesses and trade.
Public business body; no partnership announced for 2027.
Handwerkskammer zu Leipzig
Represents skilled trades in the Leipzig region and supports HANDWERK live.
Relevant craft body; not confirmed as a 2027 partner.
Recommended providers
Official Schengen visa guidance and mission finder.
Budget and mid-tier rooms near the centre and Messestadt; book refundable.
Book to Leipzig/Halle via Frankfurt or Munich; compare rail-plus-flight options.
Leipziger Messe logistics arm; book unloading slots and customs support.
Travel and exhibition insurance; check cover for samples and stand equipment.
Official city tourism site for old-town walks, concerts and family attractions.
Exhibitor CRM or badge scanner
No official show scanner is published; bring your own device and consent script.
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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Publishers
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Date checked
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