Frankfurt is one of the oldest trade fair venues in the world, receiving imperial authorisation from Emperor Friedrich II in 1240. Today the trade fair stages 50 exhibitions and trade fairs every year that draw a total of around 40,000 exhibitors and more than 1.5 million visitors. Frankfurt is the traditional home of the largest consumer goods trade fairs in the world and also specialises in technology and textile fairs.

Ambiente

The Ambiente exhibition is the international flagship trade fair for "dining, living and giving" and every year attracts some 140,000 trade visitors from almost 90 countries to Frankfurt. In an area of more than 190,000m² over 4,500 exhibitors showcase interior decorations, tableware, gift items, furnishings and other accessories for individualising living spaces.

Automechanika

Automechanika is the international flagship trade fair for vehicle parts and accessories. It takes place every two years in autumn and welcomes more than 160,000 visitors and around 4,500 exhibitors from 72 countries. As well as international representatives from trade and industry it also attracts many of the people who run Germany's workshops and garages. 91% of all visitors are from the trade.

Frankfurt Book Fair

Frankfurt Book Fair runs for five days and showcases books, comics, magazines, newspapers, maps, calendars and art. Every October more than 7,200 individual exhibitors from 101 countries gather together to present their wares to around 280,000 visitors. There is also an extensive accompanying programme including one-off exhibitions, cultural events and specialist information events.