Discover the world of TEXPORT!
TEXPORT will be there again—with its own “World of TEXPORT” spanning approximately 800 square meters.
Experience the latest innovations in modern firefighter garments firsthand: try them on, move around in them, compare them, and talk to our experts. Because protective clothing isn’t an abstract decision—it’s personal. And that’s exactly how it should feel.
Plan Your Visit
To help you prepare for your visit, we’ve compiled all the important information on this page. Here you’ll find:
June 1–6, 2026
9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
INTERSCHUTZ takes place at the Hannover Exhibition Center and is one of the largest events of its kind worldwide.
We therefore recommend booking your hotel well in advance.
Here are some suitable options:
Official INTERSCHUTZ Hotel Platform
Hotels near the Hanover Exhibition Center
Alternatively, the exhibition grounds are easily accessible by train and public transportation.
Address: Hannover Exhibition Center | 30521 Hannover | Germany
From the airport to the exhibition grounds -> S-Bahn (Line S5)
Year-round service from the S-Bahn station (between Terminals B and C) to Hanover Central Station. From there, continue by public transportation.
Airport Services
Buses operated by B.F.M. Incoming & Traveller Services GmbH run between Hannover Airport and the exhibition grounds. For more information on services and booking options, see Flight Information.
Messe Nord: Via Hannover Central Station
Station: Hannover Messe/Nord
For a day visit, use the regular service provided by Deutsche Bahn AG to Hannover Central Station. From Hannover Central Station, you can reach the exhibition grounds via subway lines 8 or 18 in about 18 minutes (entrances NORD 1 and 2).
Messe West: Directly to the exhibition center station
Stop: Hannover Messe/Laatzen
The Hannover Messe/Laatzen exhibition center station is approximately 400 meters from the WEST 1 entrance and is connected to it via the weather-protected “Skywalk.” During INTERSCHUTZ, Deutsche Bahn AG’s service is supplemented by special stops at the exhibition center station.
Entrances NORTH 1 + 2
Tram line 8 (and special line 18)
Stop: Hannover Messe/Nord
From Hannover Central Station via the stops Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Altenbekener Damm, Bothmerstraße
Entrance EAST 3
Tram line 6 (and special line 16)
Stop: Hannover Messe/Ost
Via stops Kröpcke, Aegidientorplatz, Braunschweiger Platz, Bult, Tierärztliche Hochschule, Kronsberg Subway lines 6 (16)
Entrance SOUTH + WEST 1
Bus lines 340 and 341
Stops: Gutenbergstraße (Entrance SOUTH) and Messe/Laatzen (Entrance WEST 1)
From Rethen, Pattensen, and Laatzen
Directions
Address: Exhibition Grounds, Hermes Allee, 30521 Hanover
The A2 offers a convenient and quick route from North Rhine-Westphalia and Berlin. Take the A7 highway directly to Hanover—whether coming from Hamburg or Munich.
From the north
A7 toward Kassel/Hanover, Exit 56 at the Hanover-Kirchhorst interchange onto the A37 (B3 Messeschnellweg) toward Hanover/Messe
From the east
A2 toward Magdeburg/Hanover/Dortmund, Exit 47 at the Hanover-Buchholz interchange onto the A37 (B3 Messeschnellweg) toward Hanover/Messe
From the south
A7 toward Hannover/Hamburg, Exit 60 Hannover-Süd interchange onto A37 (B3 Messeschnellweg) toward Hannover/Messe
From the West
A2 toward Hannover/Magdeburg/Berlin, Exit 48 at the Hannover-Ost interchange onto the A7 toward Kassel, Exit 58 at Hannover-Anderten onto the B65 toward Hannover, at the Seelhorst interchange onto the B6 (Messeschnellweg) toward Hannover-Messe.
Note: The maximum weight limit for vehicles crossing the Weidetor Bridge is reduced from 7.5 to 3.5 tons.
Parking
You can find all information regarding parking options around the exhibition grounds on the GfV website. Parking fees for passenger cars are EUR 16.00.
Charging Stations
During INTERSCHUTZ, a total of up to 43 charging stations will be available near the entrance.
Parking Lot NORTH 4 | 12 charging stations
Parking Lot SOUTH 32 | 10 charging stations
Parking Lot WEST 34 | 14 charging stations
Parking Lot WEST 41 | 17 charging stations
Bus
You can find all information regarding travel by bus here.