Bauma 2028 — The world's largest construction fair: complete travel guide

Bauma in Munich is the construction industry's Olympic Games — every three years, 3,500 exhibitors and over 600,000 visitors gather on a site of more than 600,000 square metres. The 2028 edition runs in April at Messe München and once again will set the technology agenda for construction equipment for years to come.

Why Bauma matters

It is the only fair where you can see tower cranes, tunnel boring machines, the latest battery-electric excavators and full-scale concrete plants side by side. The three-year cadence means each edition is a step-change in technology — most major OEMs launch flagship machines here.

For Norwegian contractors, fleet managers and equipment dealers, Bauma is irreplaceable. The pivot to electrified and hydrogen-powered equipment, in particular, is unfolding at Bauma faster than at any regional fair.

How the site is laid out

Bauma uses both indoor halls and an enormous outdoor demonstration area. Earth-moving and lifting machinery is largely outdoors; concrete technology, components, software and finer-detail products are in the halls. Plan your route in advance — the site is 86 football pitches large.

Practical tips

• Stay near the U2 metro line.It runs directly from central Munich to Messestadt Ost/West.
• Plan 2–3 days.Day one for overview, days two and three for in-depth meetings.
• Book hotels early.Munich fills up fast during Bauma — 6 months in advance is not too early.
• Use the official app.Interactive site map and exhibitor planner save hours.

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