Visit

Pure anticipation! Celebrate the 76th Frankfurter Buchmesse with us!

Opening hours 2025

Trade visitors

15 – 18 October 2025

Sunday, 19 October 2025

9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

General public

Friday, 17 October 2025

Saturday, 18 October 2025

Sunday, 19 October 2025

10.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.

9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.

Sales

Sales are permitted on all days of the fair in compliance with the German Book Price Fixing Act. Exhibitors will make it clear on their stands whether or not they are par-ticipating in sales. We kindly ask our visitors to be considerate when entering stands where people are in business meetings and future favourite titles are being negotiated.

Future fair dates.

Plan your visit to the fair for the coming years now:

Year	Guest of Honour
15–19 October 2025	Guest of Honour The Philippines
07–11 October 2026	Guest of Honour Czechia
06–10 October 2027	Guest of Honour Chile

Foto von Menschen, die gemeinsam in einer Messehalle sitzend einem Vortrag lauschen. Die Blicke alle in dieselbe Richtung gerichtet.

Connected by passion – at Frankfurt Connect

Frankfurter Buchmesse’s new digital platform: Frankfurt Connect. Expand your business network, discover the latest content and events from your favourite publishers and easily plan your next visit to the book fair.

Find out more about Frankfurt Connect

Everything around your fair visit

Arrival

Due to the central location of the exhibition grounds, you have many ways to get there: by bus, train, plane or car. Are you still looking for a hotel? Here are some tips.

Hallenplan Icon der Frankfurter Buchmesse

Hall Plan

The whole fair at a glance: our Hall Plan is your map and guide to help you navigate the colourful diversity of Frankfurter Buchmesse again this year. You will find the detailed Hall Plan in the Frankfurter Buchmesse app.

The Fairground A–Z

From information on how to get there and the best parking options to ATMs, shopping facilities and book sales, the Fairground A–Z offers you a quick orientation guide for a successful visit to Frankfurter Buchmesse.

Accessibility

Whether you are in a wheelchair or have small children with you, you will find all the information you need for a barrier-free visit to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds here.