Visitor Information

People walk from the glass hall to the individual halls of the HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT and HANDWERK live trade fairs.

Welcome to HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT, one of the largest and most successful experience fairs in Germany. Here you can encounter a host of national and international exhibitors who will be presenting their products and services for building, living, gardening, health, leisure, fashion and pets. Our long-standing trade fair has attracted crowds of visitors annually since 1991. From horticulture to sports activities to home building: let's kick off the spring together.

HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT at a Glance

33rd HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT 
Trade fair runs from 31 January to 8 February 2026
Parallel event HANDWERK live (former mitteldeutsche handwerksmesse, 31 January to 8 February 2026)

MOTORRAD MESSE LEIPZIG (6 to 8 February 2026)
Opening hours from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm daily
Exhibition VenueLeipziger Messe
Messe-Allee 1, 04356 Leipzig
E-Mail info@haus-garten-freizeit.de
Visitor hotline +49 341 678 8995
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Our Variety of Attractions for Your Trade Fair Visit

Look forward to diverse attractions and explore new, unique or unexpected offerings at our exhibitors' stands. Or seek advice from the experts in the industry.

In the picture, an exhibitor at HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT shows the Leipzig trade fair mascot the different types of cheese at his stand, and the mascot smells them.
Hall 1
Hall 1 will be green, tasty and organised. Here you can find everything to do with gardening, gastronomy and specialities as well as home management.
An exhibitor beams with joy as she presents her artistically crafted stools and lamps at HANDWERK live.
Hall 3
Dream lifestyles, fashion, jewellery, cosmetics and art await you. You can also immerse yourself in the world of health and wellness, discover new hobbies and find out more about pets.
Hall 5
In Hall 5, you can get information and advice on all aspects of modernisation, renovation and construction. You can also find inspiration for your next building project.
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    HANDWERK live
    Craftsmanship takes centre stage in Hall 5. Experience the quality and individuality of handcrafted products and services at one of Germany's leading craft fairs.
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  • MOTORRAD MESSE LEIPZIG
    From 6 to 8 February 2026, you can visit the MOTORRAD MESSE LEIPZIG in Hall 4 with a standard exhibition ticket.
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1. Entrance

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2. Payment*

Pay at the ticket machine or online up to 48 hours after departure.*

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3. Enjoy event

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4. Exit

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All information at a glance

How long can I park?

  • The first 30 minutes are free of charge, after which a parking fee is payable.
  • Once you have paid, you can park for as long as you like on the same day.
  • A new paid parking day begins at 4:00 a.m.

*How do I pay?

  • Enter your licence plate number without spaces or hyphens.
  • Online payment: by Visa/Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay or voucher/gift card – PayPal is currently only available via Google Pay or Apple Pay!
  • Payment at the on-site pay machine: by EC card/Girocard or cash.
  • After exiting and paying, all licence plate data is automatically deleted.

The daily rate for HAUS-GARTEN-FREIZEIT and HANDWERK live is:

  • €10 in parking lots P1 and P2
  • €14 in PCCL

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Services
We'll make your visit to the fair as relaxed as possible. We have a wide range of services on offer for this purpose. Find out more about the scope of our services here.
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