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About Messe Giessen
Welcome to Messe Giessen’s Hessenhallen, a premier exhibition and trade fair venue in Giessen, Germany. Operated by Messe Giessen GmbH, Hessenhallen offer a flexible 44,000 m² site with 7 halls and expansive outdoor areas, designed to host large fairs, careers events, horse fairs, and more. With accessible public transport, ample on-site parking, and a range of nearby hotels and dining options, we’ve got you covered for a smooth event experience.
Navigate this page to learn about seating flexibility, parking, transit options, and nearby accommodations. We highlight affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you secure convenient stays and meals close to the action.
Practical details to plan your visit: on-site parking for about 600 spaces, multiple bus lines—7, 12, 24, 801, 802—that serve Hessenhallen, and easy access from Giessen Hauptbahnhof. For drivers, nearby Autobahnen A5 and A45 provide straightforward routes. The venue features adaptable seating and staging; there is no fixed seating chart, as arrangements use Bühnelemente and mobiliär such as chairs and tables tailored to each event’s needs. The site hosts notable events like Chance (career fair) and Reitsportmesse Gießen, drawing thousands of attendees. The adjacent Kongresshalle Giessen operates as a separate venue, ensuring clear distinctions for planning purposes.
For a convenient stay and dining near the venue, our recommended hotels and restaurants offer trusted options. We’ve included partner recommendations to help you secure comfortable accommodations and reliable meals during event days.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: An der Hessenhalle 11, 35398 Giessen, Germany.
- Venue type: Exhibition center / trade fair venue (Hessenhallen) operated by Messe Giessen GmbH.
- Facility size: ca. 44,000 m² total site; 7 halls (sizes 590–2,025 m² each); 8,750 m² of exhibition space; 3,500 m² outdoor area.
- On-site parking: ca. 600 parking spaces.
- Transit: Bus lines 7, 12, 24, 801, 802 to Hessenhallen; accessible from Giessen Hauptbahnhof; nearby Autobahnen A5/A45.
- Seating/chart: No fixed seating chart; Bühnelemente and seating mobiliär (chairs/tables) available; layouts depend on the event.
- Nearby hotels: Pension an der Hessenhalle (50 m away); Residenz Hotel Giessen (nearby).
- Notable events: Chance (career fair) with thousands of visitors; Reitsportmesse Gießen (horse fair) with around 10,000 visitors in 2025; historically substantial event counts (e.g., 200k+ visitors across Hessenhallen events in 2015–2016).
- Renamed/demolition status: No demolition or renaming; the site operates as Hessenhallen within Messe Giessen; the nearby Kongresshalle Giessen is a separate venue.