Upper Palatinate's largest building and renovation fair: 100 exhibitors, 26 free talks, Amberg, 6-7 March 2027.
Dates
6–7 Mar 2027
City / country
Amberg, Germany
Venue
Amberger Congress Centrum (ACC)
Time
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Companies exhibiting at Oberpfälzer Baumesse (Upper Palatinate Building Fair) include Albert Holzner GmbH, Anton Steininger GmbH, Autocentrum Blohmann spol. s r.o., binner + meixner Massivhaus GmbH and BWT Wassertechnik GmbH.
Event overview
The Oberpfälzer Baumesse is the largest building and home fair in Bavaria's Upper Palatinate, held for two days each March in the Amberger Congress Centrum. Around 100 exhibitors from building, renovation, heating, energy and garden trades meet homeowners, renovators and small contractors who arrive with concrete projects.
The 31st edition runs 6-7 March 2027, Saturday and Sunday 10:00-17:00, with 26 free technical talks included in the EUR 5 day ticket. It is a compact regional show: one hall complex, short walks between stands, and exhibitors who quote and schedule work on the spot.
TL;DR
Bring plans, photos and a budget: nearly all exhibitors are regional firms that can survey and quote. Talks run all weekend and are free with the ticket, and the two-day format lets you return the second day with family or a contractor.
One weekend puts your stand in front of about 4,000 owner-occupiers and small builders from Amberg, Schwandorf, Regensburg and the surrounding districts. Regional decision-makers attend themselves, so quotes and site visits are agreed at the stand rather than passed through procurement.
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
1Schießstätteweg 8, 92224 Amberg, Germany
Entrances & gates
ACC main entrance
Ticket desk and badge check at the entrance; OK-Ticket pre-purchases are scanned here.
Parking: Parkgarage am Kurfürstenbad (first hour free, then EUR 1 for two hours) and Parkplatz Schießstätteweg (EUR 0.50 per hour, EUR 1 for five hours).
Gate: Main entrance at the ACC; last admission 16:00 on both days.
Attend
Event days & opening times
Day ticket
Includes all specialist talks and the show magazine; children up to 12 free with parents.
Ticket info
Badge collection
Tickets are bought at the ACC day counter or in advance via OK-Ticket and scanned at the entrance.
Ticket notes
No separate trade badge; the public day ticket covers the whole programme.
Who runs the show
Messe Amberg / Oberpfälzer Baumesse
Organiser
What's on
Premium Partner
Grammer Solar
The organiser names Grammer Solar of Amberg as premium partner.
City of Amberg
host city · Germany
District of Amberg-Sulzbach
regional supporter · Germany
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2026
Exhibitors: 100
Edition #: 30
This edition
2027
Visitors: 4,000
Exhibitors: 100
Next edition
Not announced yet
Impact
With about 100 stands over one weekend, the show is a concentrated regional marketplace: buyer traffic is measured in thousands rather than tens of thousands, but nearly every visitor owns or is renovating property in the catchment.
Audience quality
Owner-occupiers and small contractors arrive with plans, photos and budgets. Exhibitors report that conversations turn into surveys and quotes quickly because the catchment is within an hour's drive of Amberg.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI comes from booked site visits rather than raw lead volume; a stand that collects 60-100 qualified renovation enquiries over two days is realistic for a regional fair of this size.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Amberg anchors a rural-industrial region where owner-occupiers renovate rather than move. Regional fairs remain the main place where local craftsmen, heating installers and finance providers meet those buyers face to face.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Heat pump and heating replacement
German efficiency rules are pushing homeowners to replace oil and gas boilers, and regional installers use fairs to explain funding and timelines.
What it changes: Heating is the single strongest visitor motivation at Bavarian building fairs.
Solar, storage and self-consumption
Rooftop PV paired with battery storage and wallboxes is sold as a package with heating upgrades.
What it changes: Exhibitors bundle energy products, rewarding visitors who compare whole systems rather than single devices.
Renovation over new-build
High land and construction costs in Bavaria keep owners in existing houses, shifting demand to renovation, insulation and bathroom modernisation.
What it changes: The show's product mix follows the money: refurbishment rather than new-build.
Buyers in eastern Bavaria typically compare this regional weekend fair with larger Bavarian building shows in Munich, Nuremberg and Regensburg.
Bau- und Immobilienmesse Munich (Bau München)
Munich, Germany
Dates follow the January pattern; confirm before booking travel.
websiteRegensburg Bau- und Wohnmesse
Regensburg, Germany
Circuit dates are indicative; check the local organiser.
Consumenta / Bauen & Wohnen Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
Autumn timing; a later-season alternative for Franconia.
websiteLate winter
Regional weekend fairs one to three weeks apart.
Circuit dates follow known annual patterns and are not organiser-confirmed for 2027.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Nuremberg Airport
Closest international airport; S-Bahn to Nuremberg main station then train to Amberg.
about 65 km
to venue
55-70 min
by car
Munich Airport
Larger long-haul gateway; direct train connections to Nuremberg and Amberg.
about 200 km
to venue
1 h 50 min
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 75–105 / night
Simple rooms within 10-15 minutes' walk of the ACC.
USD 110–150 / night
Mid-range rooms close to the venue and restaurants.
USD 160–230 / night
Country or city four-star options for larger teams.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
City bus
Regional bus network, weekend timetable is reduced.
Taxi / rideshare
Five-minute ride; no dedicated rideshare brand dominates the city.
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 visitors who cannot travel visa-free | $90.00 | 15-45 days |
Check the German foreign ministry list; US, UK, Canadian, Japanese and most EU passports travel visa-free for short business trips.
Germany accepts ATA carnets for professional equipment; ask the freight forwarder to list demo systems.
Official visa pageWeather
March is early spring in Bavaria: 0-9 C, frost at night, frequent showers and occasional late snow.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
4G/5G coverage is good; venue wifi availability should be confirmed with the organiser.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Sunday trading
Bavaria keeps Sundays quiet, but the show deliberately opens both days; shops elsewhere in Amberg close on Sunday.
Cash and card
Cards are widely accepted in Amberg, but small stands and taxis may prefer cash.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: NUE
Book 4-8 weeks ahead for March; Nuremberg is small and fares rise when a regional event is on.
Germany is Schengen; most Western passport holders travel visa-free for short business visits.
Estimated cost: EUR 90
Processing: 15-45 days
Carry an invitation letter from the organiser if applying.
OfficialGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: NUE to Amberg by S-Bahn plus regional train, about 75-90 minutes; Munich airport about 2 h 30 min by train.
Hotel → venue: Old town hotels are 10-20 minutes on foot or a short bus ride to Schießstätteweg.
Ride-hail: Taxis at Amberg station; rideshare coverage is thin.
Public transit: Regional trains and city buses; weekend frequency is lower.
Parking: Parkgarage am Kurfürstenbad and Parkplatz Schießstätteweg.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March
Temperature: 0-9 C
Seasonality: Showery early spring with night frost and occasional snow.
Packing: Warm layers, waterproof shoes and an umbrella.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Saturday
Saturday has the fullest programme and the best exhibitor staffing; Sunday is quieter and better for unhurried talks.
Book train or flight and a hotel in Amberg — March weekends fill up; aim for the old town.
List the stands and talks you need — Two talks run in parallel; plan the route in advance.
Prepare plans, photos and a budget range — Exhibitors quote faster with dimensions and photos.
Buy the EUR 5 ticket via OK-Ticket — Avoids the counter queue on Saturday morning.
Check parking and last entry at 16:00 — Parkgarage am Kurfürstenbad is the closest.
Arrive, park and collect ticket
ACC entranceWalk heating and energy stands
Main hallAttend a specialist talk
Talk areaSupplier meetings and quotes
Exhibitor standsLast entry; finish with garden and finance stands
Main hallAmberg old town and city walls
Historic Walk
15 min from venue
Well-preserved medieval centre with the Kurfürstliche Schloss.
Regensburg
Day Trip
1 h by train
UNESCO old town and the Danube, useful for a longer stay.
Exhibitor stands
show floor
Best conversations happen mid-afternoon when the morning rush fades.
Talk area between sessions
programme
Speakers stay for questions; good for technical contacts.
Regional exhibitors quote quickly; a two-week site visit keeps the project moving before spring construction starts.
Budget
Shell scheme
EUR 120–180 / m²
Raw space
EUR 70–110 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
Estimated regional-fair bands; the organiser publishes a tariff on request.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Six quick questions decide whether to visit, exhibit or skip.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have a concrete renovation or heating project in the next year.
Best for
Homeowners and renovators within an hour of Amberg
Min. budget
$30.00
Timeline
One day
Risks
Two talks run in parallel
Saturday is crowded
exhibit
You sell locally and want qualified site visits, not mass leads.
Best for
Regional craftsmen, heating installers and material suppliers
Min. budget
$1,200.00
Timeline
Book 8-12 weeks ahead
Risks
Small absolute visitor number
One-hall format limits stand choice
skip
You need national reach or an audited audience; choose a larger Bavarian show instead.
Best for
National brands and international exporters
Timeline
None
Risks
Missed regional buyer contacts
Book with
Amberger Congress Centrum
The city's congress and exhibition centre hosts the show on Schießstätteweg.
Venue named by the organiser.
City of Amberg
The city supports the fair as the largest building show in the Upper Palatinate.
City greeting published on the show site.
Handwerkskammer Niederbayern-Oberpfalz
The regional chamber of crafts represents the trades that exhibit and attend.
Regional chamber; not named as a formal partner.
Lufthansa
Main carrier into Munich and Nuremberg for international visitors.
Travel option, not a show sponsor.
Recommended providers
Check Schengen requirements before booking.
Amberg old town, 10-20 minutes from the ACC.
Fly to Nuremberg (NUE) or Munich (MUC).
Forwarding to the ACC during setup.
Business travel and exhibition stand insurance.
Old town tours and Regensburg day trips.
Capture GDPR-compliant leads on your own device.
FAQs & glossary
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