Frequently asked visitor questions

Answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) and the INTERFORST visitor hotline

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General questions

Where can I find out about the opening times to INTERFORST?

Click here for details of the different opening times for visitors and exhibitors at INTERFORST.

Is there barrier-free access at the Messe München exhibition center?

Messe München was designed and built barrier-free. Contact us by telephone or e-mail ahead of time to get information about special admission fees and parking alternatives as these can vary, depending on the event.

Is there a free WiFi network that I can use at the trade-fair center?

Free WiFi service is available to visitors throughout the trade-fair center and in the halls. Here you will find additional information about using the visitor WiFi.

Due to limitations, we highly recommend that exhibitors order a LAN connection for their stands.

How do I get to the trade-fair center?

Information about getting to the fair is available under Travel & Fairgrounds map.

Does my admission ticket entitle me to use local public transportation?

Only tickets that are expressly marked as such allow you to use public transport across the entire network of the Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbundes (MVV) on the day of entry.

You can find more information on travelling by public transport here.

Where can I find a list of exhibitors?

Please find the exhibitor list here.

Is smoking permitted at the trade-fair center?

Smoking is generally prohibited in the exhibition halls. Please smoke only in designated smoking areas.

Am I allowed to take an (e-)scooter, skateboard or similar to the trade fair?

During the trade fair, using the means of transport listed in the PDF documentinformation sheet is strictly prohibited in the event area.

Failure to comply may result in removal from the grounds.

Am I allowed to bring my dog onto the exhibition grounds of Messe München?

No, according to Messe München´s house and user rules it is not allowed to bring animals onto the exhibition grounds with the exception of guide dogs and other assistance dogs.

Where can I check my coat or luggage?

You may check your coat or luggage in all opened entrances to the Messe München trade-fair center.

Is it possible to travel there in a campervan?

Yes, INTERFORST offers a campervan site right next to the exhibition grounds.

Is photography and filming permitted at the trade-fair center?

Photography and filming at the trade-fair center is only permitted if authorized in advance by Messe München.

Here you will find the PDF documentinformation sheet with all details.

Who can help if I have any further questions?

Please feel free to contact a member of the INTERFORST team at any time.

Registration / Placing orders

What are the benefits of buying my ticket or redeeming my voucher online?

  • You can go directly into the fair without waiting.
  • You receive a discount when you purchase a ticket online.
  • If you have created a customer account, you can view your orders at any time and reprint your online ticket if necessary (e.g., if the first printout is illegible).
  • You can print a receipt or invoice if you have created a Messe München account.
  • You can change your personal information if you made a mistake when entering it, provided you have created a Messe München account.

Why do I have to register and enter my e-mail address to buy a ticket or redeem a voucher online?

Print@home Tickets are personalized and registration is necessary to ensure comprehensive service and security standards when ordering and using online tickets.

We do our best to organize the fair and continue developing it to meet your needs and interests. Answering the registration questions helps us to keep the fair even more oriented to your needs.

We need your e-mail address to send you your Print@home Ticket and your customer login by e-mail.

Your ticket will only be sent to the e-mail address that you provide during registration.

What do I need to purchase my ticket or redeem a voucher online?

  • An up-to-date internet browser.
  • A valid e-mail address so that we can send you the ticket.
  • An Adobe PDF Reader to display the online ticket.
  • A valid credit card (VISA, MasterCard, American Express) or PayPal to pay for your ticket or a printed or online voucher number to redeem your voucher.

Can I purchase online tickets or redeem vouchers online for other people?

No, due to data protection guidelines, everyone must purchase their own ticket or redeem their own voucher themself.

Are there cheaper tickets for children, teenagers and students?

Yes, children and young people under the age of 18, as well as school pupils and students, are admitted free of charge—because the next generation is the future of the industry.

You can buy tickets in advance online from the ticket shop.

When I register, can I redeem multiple vouchers for myself?

Yes, but the number of vouchers that each person can redeem is limited to the number of days of the fair.

If you have received a voucher, the ticket is free of charge to you because the exhibitor who invited you to the fair is paying for it. Because the exhibitor is only charged for the ticket when you pass through the turnstiles to attend the fair, there is no need to cancel or inform our ticket service if you do not use the ticket.

Why does my name appear on all the tickets that I ordered?

Each person needs to register separately to order a ticket.

If multiple vouchers for 1-day tickets are used to order tickets to attend the fair on more than one day, the name of the person placing the order will appear on all the tickets.

If various people want to use vouchers for 1-day tickets, each person must register separately.

Important: Because Print@home Tickets are only valid for a specific individual and are not transferrable, you may be required to present an official photo ID at the fair.

If you accidently use the same name for multiple tickets, please contact us by e-mail: registrierung@messe-muenchen.de

How will I receive my online Print@home Ticket?

Once you have finished ordering your ticket online, you can download and save it in PDF format. In addition, a Print@home Ticket will be sent to the e-mail address that you provided. Please keep an eye out for an e-mail sent by: registrierung@messe.muenchen.de

In exceptional cases, e.g. if the server is busy, it may take up to 24 hours to send your ticket.

You can print out your PDF Print@home Ticket with the Adobe Reader or click on the link in the e-mail to print out your ticket.

What should I do if I don't receive an e-mail with my Print@home Ticket?

Once you have placed your order, you can download and save it in PDF format. In addition, your Print@home Ticket will be sent to you by e-mail. You should receive that e-mail right away, but in some cases it may take up to 24 hours after you place your order.

In rare cases, e-mails may end up in your e-mail account's spam filter. Please check your spam folder or contact your administrator.

It is also possible that you made a mistake when you entered the e-mail address in your customer profile.

Please contact our visitor hotline:
Tel.:+49 89 949-11548
E-mail: info@interforst.com

Can I use my Smartphone or tablet to display my ticket and gain access to the fair?

Yes, the readers at the turnstiles will recognize the barcode displayed on your ticket.

On which days of the fair can I use my ticket / multiple-day ticket to attend the fair?

If you have a valid ticket, you may attend the fair on the day or days of your choice. Multiple-day tickets do not have to be used on consecutive days.

If (in exceptional cases) your ticket is only valid on a specific day(s), the day(s) on which the ticket is valid will be printed explicitly on the ticket.

What does the message “Maintenance work on server” mean?

If you receive a message with this system-generated text, your order was not processed. However, an earlier or a later order may still have been successful. The process may have been interrupted for one of the following reasons:

  • Timeout: After a standby period of 30 minutes, the ticket system interrupts the ordering process for security reasons.
  • At the end of the ordering process, you did not click on “Order now,” which completes the order.
  • You used the Back/Forward button in the browser during the ordering process, which resulted in complications. To move to the previous or the next page, please only use the Back or Forward button on the order form.

Payment

How much do online tickets cost?

Prices for INTERFORST are available here.

How can I pay for my online ticket?

Tickets sold at the reduced online price may only be purchased online and paid for by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or Paypal. The invoice for the ticket purchase will be sent to you by e-mail. In addition, your Messe München account also contains an overview of your orders and invoices.

Is my ticket order binding?

Yes, the ticket order is binding.
In the event of Customer being a consumer as defined in § 13 BGB [German Civil Code], due to § 312 {g}, Clause 2, Nos. 9 BGB consumer will not have the right to cancel according to § 355 BGB for Tickets.

Is my ticket transferrable?

Nein, Tickets mit persönlichen Daten (z.B. mit Ihrem Namen) sind generell nicht übertragbar.

Auch Mehrtageskarten können nur von einer Person genutzt werden.

Wichtig: Da Online-Tickets personengebunden und nicht übertragbar sind, ist bei einer Kontrolle vor Ort ein amtlicher Lichtbildausweis vorzulegen. Jeder bereits entwertete Barcode wird bei der elektronischen Einlasskontrolle als solcher erkannt und dem Ticketinhaber eines kopierten oder vervielfältigten Online-Tickets wird der Zutritt verwehrt.

Sollten Sie Ihr Ticket verloren haben und befürchten, der Finder nutzt dieses zum Messebesuch, wenden Sie sich bitte per E-Mail an registrierung@messe-munechen.de, damit Ihr verlorenes Ticket gesperrt wird.

No, tickets with personal particulars (e.g. your name) are not generally transferrable.

Multiple-day tickets may also only be used by one person.

Important: Because online tickets are only valid for a specific individual and are not transferrable, you may be required to present an official photo ID at the fair.

Every validated barcode is recognized as such by the electronic access control system, and ticket-holders who try to use a copied online ticket will be denied access.

If you lose your ticket and are afraid that whoever finds it might use it to attend the fair, please contact us by e-mail at registrierung@messe-munechen.de so that we can block your lost ticket.

How can I receive an invoice / receipt?

After ordering your tickets, you will receive your Print@home ticket and your invoice at the email address you provided.

Alternatively, you can download your invoice from your Messe München account. Under the “Tickets” tab, you can view and print your receipt/invoice.

Customer profile

Where can I find my Messe München account?

You can find the link to your Messe München account here.

Please activate your Messe München account using your email address and a password of your choice.

You can update your address or view and print tickets and invoices.

Why should I activate my Messe München customer profile?

  • Your customer profile allows you to download and print out any tickets that you purchase or redeem.
  • It contains a link for invoices / receipts for any tickets that you purchase.
  • You can verify and update the information in your profile.

INTERFORST visitor hotline

Do you have questions regarding your trade-fair visit? Do not hesitate to call our visitor hotline. You can also find answers to frequently asked questions in our FAQs.

Messe München GmbH
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+49 89 949-11548
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