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What are the assembly and dismantling times?

Construction: September 17 - 19; Dismantling: September 21 - 22 More details in the following.

Regular construction & dismantling times:

 
Construction period begins: Construction period ends:
Sunday, September 17, 2023, 6:00 AM (CET) Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 8:00 PM (CET)
Dismantling Period begins: Dismantling Period ends:
Thursday, Sept 21, 2023 from 5:30 PM (CET) Friday, Sept 22, 2023 at midnight (CET)

Early construction

Upon request, Koelnmesse can permit stand construction to begin earlier. Early stand construction costs the following amounts per stand area from Friday, September 15, 2023 (from 8:00 AM): 

  • per day 980,00 € (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
  • per night 720,00 € (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM)

Extended dismantling

Upon request, Koelnmesse can permit the dismantling period to be extended
until midnight on Saturday, September 23, 2023. This extension costs:

  • 980,00 € per day (6:00 AM to 10:00 PM)
  • 720,00 € per night (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM)

For more information on how to apply for an early build-up or extended dismantling, click here.


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Additional information about the construction

  • Work that produces large amounts of dust must cease by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
  • All of the aisles must be completely clear by 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
  • The storage of material is also considered to be construction.
  • The halls will be open around the clock during the construction period.
  • For each violation the Koelnmesse is entitled to impose a penalty for breach of contract of up to €5,000.00.
  • In general, vehicles will be granted access to the grounds until 5:00 PM on the last day of construction September 19, 2023.

Additional information about dismantling

  • The storage of material is also considered to be dismantling.
  • The halls will be open around the clock during the dismantling period.
  • Dismantling may not begin before 5:30 PM on September 21, 2023.