INTERMODELLBAU 2026
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INTERMODELLBAU 2026

Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund, Dortmund, Germany
16.04.2026 - 19.04.2026

INTERMODELLBAU is regarded as the leading trade fair dedicated to the model-making and model sports industry sectors. The future edition of the expo will take place from the 16th to the 19th of April 2026 at the Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund and is expected to welcome more than 500 renowned brands from 20 countries, as well as approximately 80 000 investment-oriented professional visitors.

INTERMODELLBAU 2026 is the proving ground for trends and global developments. The expo is also the hub where the sharpest innovators hit the sector with full power. Market frontrunners and promising start-ups and leading figures will use this one-of-a-kind environment to do business and meet up with their peers. This will be aided by a comprehensive conference and side-event program, as well as an all-through presentation of the most important problems of the sector. In addition, the event will encompass 6 main tracks that focus on specific trends and demands:

  • Ships - a demonstration of boats , scaled-down ships and yachts join other specimens to brave the waters of the miniature sea.
  • Aircrafts - a platform with main theme drones.
  • RC-Cars - remote-controlled cars from the German Minicar Club will be open for visitors, who will be able to attend the hands-on area and become actively involved in daredevil races themselves.
  • Trucks
  • For Kids - an area, where the little fans of the sector can practice their piloting and building skills.
  • Detailed model railway layouts with the latest technology - more than 30 model railroad layouts in all common gauges, made by the Model Railroad Association in Germany.

The huge international interest in the event leads to difficulties in finding suitable accommodation during the expo dates. The team of booking experts at Fair Point GmbH have a prepared list of deals at special rates reduced by up to 30% for the expo dates. Make sure you have the best price for your hotel allotment. Arrange your stay near the expo centre and ensure your pleasant stay in Dortmund by filling the reservation request. We will get back at you shortly with a customer-oriented offer with a considerable price discount!

Facts & Figures

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Venue: Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Founded in: 1978
Industry: Leisure, Hobby
Frequency: every 1 years
Where: Dortmund, Germany

Directions

Airport: Dortmund International Airport, 12km
Railway station: Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, 3.9km
Subway station: Westfalenhallen, 0.45km

How to get to Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund

By Rail

  • U-bahn lines U45 and U46 to Westfalenhallen Station
  • U-bahn line U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim Station
  • Train RB to Signal Iduna Park Station
  • S-bahn line S4 to Möllerbrücke Station

By Car
Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund can be reached via A1, A2, A42, A44 and A45 motorways.
There are 8,800 parking spaces in the immediate vicinity of the exhibition centre.

GPS Coordinates : Latitude 51.496716; Longitude 7.452855

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