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VIP information for ISM

Everything you need to know for your visit

The most important information at a glance – clear, concise and structured. On this page, you will find all the relevant information you need to make your visit to ISM a complete success. We look forward to welcoming you to ISM in Cologne in February.

At ISM 2026, our Sweets Lounge will be available to accredited guests in the Offenbachsaal (Congress Centre East) at ISM and ProSweets Cologne.

A visit to the Lounge is only possible with a personal VIP Lounge admission ticket.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the trade fair and enjoy refreshing cold drinks and selected coffee specialities in a relaxed atmosphere.

Parking

When parking, please show the QR code on your ticket or scan it to park free of charge in the official ISM parking areas, including the multi-storey car park.


All ISM parking spaces can be found on the Koelnmesse site map below.
Show site plan of Koelnmesse (.pdf)

Admission

Admission begins at 8:00 a.m., one hour before the start of the trade fair.

The Fastlane is available at all entrances: North, East and South.

VIP Lounge

Feel free to visit our VIP Lounge the Offenbachsaal (Congress Centre East).

Admission only for ticket holders.
*Bringing guests is not possible.

Opening hours:

  • Due Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

*Due to limited capacity, access may be restricted.

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Here you can find the VIP Lounge

Here you can find the VIP Lounge