Frankfurter Buchmesse

Frankfurt am Main | 07/10/2026 - 11/10/2026

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Wednesday, 7 October 2026

until Sunday, 11 October 2026

About Frankfurter Buchmesse

The Frankfurt Book Fair is the largest book fair in the world. Publishers from more than 100 countries present their new releases with readings and author signing sessions.

Highlights

  • Largest book fair in the world
  • Readings and author signing sessions
  • Award of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade
  • Over 100 countries represented

Tips for your visit

  • Wed-Fri trade visitors only, Sat-Sun open to everyone
  • The guest country pavilion is the highlight
  • Open-air reading tents in good weather

Popular routes to get there

Berlin → Frankfurt
from 3h 43m travel time
München → Frankfurt
from 3h 9m travel time
Hamburg → Frankfurt
from 3h 32m travel time

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At a glance

Location
Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
Date
07/10/2026 - 11/10/2026
Opening hours
Wed-Fri 09:00-18:30, Sat-Sun 09:00-17:30
Visitors/year
300,000

Getting there by train

Station
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
From the station
U4 to Festhalle/Messe + 3 min walk
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