pool + garden Tulln 2027 is Austria's leading public fair for pools, wellness and garden living, running 18–21 March 2027 at Messe Tulln.
Across four days, 240 exhibitors show pools, whirlpools, saunas, garden furniture, shading and landscaping ideas for the coming season, building on the 45,726 visitors recorded in 2026.
The fair sits 30 km west of Vienna and shares its ticket with the co-located Kulinar Tulln food show, giving buyers a full day of garden and kitchen inspiration.
TL;DR
118–21 March 2027: four public days at Messe Tulln, 30 km west of Vienna.
345,726 visitors attended the 2026 edition, according to the organiser.
4Tickets cost €14 standard and €3 reduced; the ticket also covers Kulinar Tulln.
5Open 10:00–18:00 Thursday to Saturday and 10:00–17:00 on Sunday.
Why visit
Visit to compare pool, sauna and garden products side by side before the spring build season. The show combines full-size pool displays, garden furniture and planting ideas with daily talks, so a homeowner can leave with a shortlist of suppliers and a realistic budget.
Why exhibit
Exhibit to reach affluent homeowners and garden owners in Austria's largest metropolitan region at the start of the buying season. The co-located Kulinar Tulln adds footfall, and the four-day run gives exhibitors time to qualify leads, book site surveys and sell installation packages.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Homeowners planning a new pool, whirlpool or sauna in the next 12 months.
Garden owners refreshing terraces, planting, shading or outdoor furniture.
Landscape architects and garden designers sourcing products for clients.
Property managers and hospitality buyers upgrading outdoor guest areas.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Pool builders, pool technology suppliers and water-treatment specialists.
Whirlpool, sauna, infrared cabin and wellness equipment brands.
Garden furniture, shade, outdoor kitchen and conservatory manufacturers.
Landscaping contractors, nurseries, stone and paving suppliers.
Parking: Approach from the B19 or the S5 and follow the parking signs around the Messegelände. Allow extra time before 11:00, when the B19 approach is busiest.
Gate: Use the main entrance for the ticket check; have the online ticket ready on a phone to speed up entry.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Event days & opening times
DayOpening hours
Thursday–Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Standard day ticket
Online price listed in the official ticket shop.
€14.00
Reduced day ticket
Reduced rate listed in the official ticket shop; eligibility is not printed online.
Show the ticket QR code at the main entrance; printed tickets are scanned at the same gate.
Ticket notes
One ticket covers pool + garden Tulln and the co-located Kulinar Tulln. The ticket page lists €14.00 and €3.00; it does not print on-site pricing or reduced-rate conditions.
The 2026 pool + garden Tulln drew 45,726 visitors over four days at Messe Tulln, confirming its place as Austria's spring meeting point for pools, wellness and garden living. The 2027 edition returns 18–21 March with 240 exhibitors.
New this edition
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Kulinar Tulln on the same ticket
The 2027 fair runs alongside the Kulinar Tulln food show, so one ticket covers both exhibitions.
The fair concentrates Austria's spring garden and pool buying into four days. Its pull is regional rather than global: homeowners from Vienna and Lower Austria arrive ready to compare installed pools, saunas and furniture, and many leave with a site-visit booking rather than a single product.
Audience quality
High-value decision-makers
Audience quality is strong for high-ticket home improvement. Visitors are mostly owner-occupiers with a garden project, plus landscape designers and property managers sourcing for clients. The co-located food show widens dwell time, but exhibitors should expect a consumer mix rather than pure trade buyers.
Exhibitor outcomes
Real business growth
ROI depends on booked surveys and deposits, not badge scans. A 9 sqm shell on a four-day public fair can work for a focused pool or furniture offer, while larger raw-space displays suit installed pools and outdoor kitchens. Qualify budget and installation timing on the stand.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Lower Austria and the Vienna metropolitan region
Why it matters
Tulln is the consumer gateway to the Vienna garden market. The fair opens the spring season with installed pools and full garden sets, so buyers can compare suppliers before the construction window fills. For brands, it delivers concentrated, high-intent footfall within a short drive of the capital.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
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Outdoor rooms replace single-purpose gardens
Homeowners are treating terraces as extra living rooms, combining shade, lighting, outdoor kitchens and lounge furniture into one scheme. Exhibitors that can package these elements together are winning larger projects.
What it changes: Bundled outdoor-living offers raise average order values and make the fair a one-stop specification trip.
02
Energy and water efficiency move into pool design
Heat pumps, solar covers, variable-speed pumps and water-treatment systems are being sold on running cost, not just purchase price. Austrian buyers increasingly ask for efficiency figures alongside the pool shell.
What it changes: Efficiency claims give exhibitors a reason to start a technical conversation and justify premium equipment.
03
Natural pools and low-maintenance planting gain share
Swimming ponds and chemical-free natural pools are moving from niche to mainstream in Austrian gardens. At the same time, drought-tolerant planting and permeable paving are becoming standard in landscaping briefs.
What it changes: This creates demand for specialist builders, nurseries and landscapers alongside traditional pool contractors.
The Austrian and Central European garden circuit
Book hotels 6–8 weeks out; circuit dates cluster from March to August 2027.
Buyers typically compare Tulln with the August garden fair in the same venue and with the larger Cologne and Lyon shows. The spring Tulln date is the earliest chance to see installed pools and garden sets before the building season.
17–20 Nov 2026
Piscine Global 2026
Lyon, France
Dates follow the show’s November pattern; the next edition after 2026 is in 2028.
March is early spring: daytime highs around 8–12°C and cold mornings near freezing. Rain is common, and the halls are warm, so dress in layers.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is good across Tulln. Free Wi-Fi is usually available at the venue, but exhibitors should bring a local data plan for live demos and card payments.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Cash and cards
Cards are widely accepted, but some small exhibitors and taxis prefer cash. Keep a few euros for cloakrooms and snacks.
Sunday rhythm
Sunday trading is limited in Austria. The fair itself opens on Sunday, but nearby shops and some restaurants close early, so book dinner ahead.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Book 6–10 weeks ahead for March departures; Vienna is the main gateway, with Bratislava as a secondary option.
Schengen rules apply. EU/EEA visitors can enter freely; visa-exempt nationals can visit for short business trips. Others need a Type C visa before travel.
Estimated cost: About €90 (≈US$100) visa fee plus service fees
Processing: 15 calendar days, longer in peak periods
Apply where you legally reside and allow time for biometrics and travel insurance proof.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Take the train or bus from Vienna airport to Tulln, then a taxi to the Messegelände; by car the drive is about 45–60 minutes via the A22 and S5.
Hotel → venue: Tulln hotels are 5–15 minutes by taxi or local bus. Allow 20 minutes at peak entry times.
Ride-hail: Taxi ranks operate at Tulln station and the airport; ride-hailing availability in Tulln is limited, so pre-book for early departures.
Public transit: Regional trains connect Vienna and Tulln; local buses serve the station and town centre. Buy tickets at the station machine or app.
Parking: Follow signs for the Messegelände car parks and use the free/busy indicators. Arrive before 10:00 to avoid the B19 queue.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 2–12°C
Seasonality: Changeable early-spring weather with a good chance of rain; snow is possible in cold snaps.
Packing: Bring a waterproof jacket, warm layers and comfortable shoes for walking between halls and outdoor displays.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Friday 19 March 2027
Friday has full opening hours, the week’s programme is running and exhibitors are still fresh, while Saturday is the busiest consumer day.
T-14
Book ticket and hotel — Compare the €14 standard and €3 reduced ticket; confirm the cancellation policy.
T-10
Plan the hall route — List must-see pool, sauna and furniture brands and map them by hall.
T-7
Prepare project brief — Bring garden dimensions, photos and a budget range for supplier conversations.
T-3
Check travel and weather — Confirm train times, parking approach and rain gear for outdoor displays.
T-1
Pack and charge — Download tickets, charge the phone and bring a notebook for quotes.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
09:30
Arrive, collect badge and coffee
Main entrance, Messe Tulln
10:00
Pool and wellness halls
Pool and wellness exhibition halls
12:30
Lunch and supplier follow-ups
On-site catering area
14:00
Garden furniture, shade and landscaping
Garden living halls
16:00
Talk or expert lounge session
Garten-Wohn-Welten stage
Side trips
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Wachau Valley and Dürnstein
Day Trip
About 40 minutes by car
Terraced vineyards, Danube views and a medieval abbey; pair it with a wine tasting after the fair.
Vienna old town
City Day
About 45 minutes by train
Museums, coffee houses and the Ringstrasse; easy add-on before or after the show.
Networking spots
2
Garten-Wohn-Welten stage
Programme stage
Daily impulse talks draw exhibitors and garden designers between sessions.
On-site café and Kulinar Tulln halls
Food and drink
Informal meeting point next door; useful for supplier chats without a stand appointment.
First-timer guide
Follow-up playbook
Photograph the stand and product label before leaving.
Ask for a written quote with delivery and installation included.
Note the salesperson’s name and the show price expiry date.
Follow up within 48 hours while the visit is fresh.
Compare at least three quotes before paying a deposit.
A public garden fair generates many browsing leads; the exhibitors who win are the ones that follow up with a specific quote and a site-visit date, not a generic brochure.
Budget
Costs & budget
Shell scheme
EUR 120–165 / m²
Raw space
EUR 85–120 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No 2027 tariff has been published; the EUR bands are estimates for an Austrian regional public fair and exclude VAT, stand build and water connections.
pool + garden Tulln 2027 runs from Thursday 18 March to Sunday 21 March 2027 at Messe Tulln in Austria. Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 from Thursday to Saturday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Sunday. The four-day run opens the spring garden season.
Where is pool + garden Tulln held?
The fair is held at Messe Tulln, Messegelände 1, 3430 Tulln an der Donau, Austria. Tulln sits about 30 km west of Vienna in Lower Austria, with road access from the B19 and the S5. The exhibition site is signposted from the main approach roads.
How much are pool + garden Tulln 2027 tickets?
The official ticket shop lists a standard ticket at €14.00 and a reduced ticket at €3.00 for the 2027 fair. One ticket also covers the co-located Kulinar Tulln. The page does not print on-site prices or the conditions for the reduced rate, so check eligibility before buying.
Is pool + garden Tulln open to the public?
Yes. The organiser lists entry as “Allgemeines Publikum / Open to Public”, so the fair is open to private visitors as well as trade guests. Homeowners, garden owners and design professionals can all attend. There is no trade-only day published for the 2027 edition.
How many exhibitors attend pool + garden Tulln?
The 2027 facts page lists 240 exhibitors. They cover pools, whirlpools, saunas and infrared cabins, garden furniture, shading, landscaping, stone and outdoor living. The figure covers the pool + garden fair; the parallel Kulinar Tulln adds food and drink exhibitors to the same site.
How many visitors did pool + garden Tulln attract?
The 2026 edition recorded 45,726 visitors, according to the organiser’s published facts. For 2027 the organiser expects more than 45,000 visitors across the combined pool + garden and Kulinar Tulln offer. That makes it one of Austria’s largest spring consumer fairs for home and garden.
What can I see at pool + garden Tulln?
Displays cover pools, natural pools and swimming ponds, whirlpools, saunas and infrared cabins, garden furniture, shading, conservatories, stone and paving, planting, outdoor kitchens and garden lighting. Many exhibitors build full-size show gardens, so visitors can compare materials and finishes in person rather than from a catalogue.
Is the ticket valid for Kulinar Tulln too?
Yes. The organiser promotes “Zwei Messen ein Ticket”, meaning one ticket covers pool + garden Tulln and the co-located Kulinar Tulln. The food show runs at the same time on the Messe Tulln site. Visitors can move between the garden and food halls without buying a second ticket.
Who should exhibit at pool + garden Tulln?
Pool builders, pool technology and water-treatment firms, whirlpool and sauna brands, garden furniture makers, shade and conservatory suppliers, landscapers, nurseries, stone and paving merchants, and outdoor kitchen or grill companies. The audience is consumer-heavy, so exhibitors need a clear retail or installation offer and staff who can quote on the stand.
How do I get to Messe Tulln by train?
Tulln an der Donau has rail links from Vienna, and the venue is a short taxi or bus ride from the station. Visitors arriving by car use the B19 or the S5 and follow signs to the Messegelände. Allow extra time on the morning approach because the B19 can be busy before the gates open.
Glossary
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Schwimmteich
A swimming pond that uses planted regeneration zones instead of chlorine to keep water clear; a common alternative to a tiled pool at the fair.
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Naturpool
A natural swimming pool with biological filtration and a planted or gravel regeneration area, designed to look like a garden water feature.
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Whirlpool
A heated outdoor or indoor spa bath with massage jets; exhibitors show built-in, inflatable and premium acrylic models.
4
Infrarotkabine
An infrared sauna cabin that heats the body directly with radiant panels rather than heating the room air like a traditional sauna.
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Beschattung
Shading systems such as awnings, pergolas, sails and roller blinds used to make terraces usable in summer.
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Wintergarten
A glazed conservatory or sunroom attached to a house, used as an extended living space and a bridge between indoors and the garden.
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.