FAQ | BIOFACH

What address shall I enter in my navigation system?

You can simply enter "Nürnberg". The dynamic traffic guidance system will guide you past all the queues to a vacant parking space. Alternatively, please use the following address:"Karl-Schönleben-Strasse, 90471 Nürnberg" or the special destination "Messe".

Where can I find parking spaces? How much do these cost? Are there disabled parking spaces?

There are enough parking spaces on-site. Our parking guidance system guides you to the vacant parking spaces; the daily charge is EUR 10 during BIOFACH. You can receive information by telephone at T +49 9 11 86 06-0. Parking spaces for disabled people are located near the entrances.

Are there pitches for caravans?

Within walking distance of the exhibition centre, there is a camp site, at which exhibition visitors who come with a caravan can rent pitches. No caravans can be parked on the site of the exhibition centre Nuremberg itself.

Is there a shuttle service from the airport/Nuremberg Central Station to the exhibition centre?

No because you can reach the exhibition venue quickly and easily both from the Central Station and from the airport with public transport. You can find further information on this in our travel tips.

Are there lockers at the exhibition venue?

Yes, there are lockers in the entrance areas "Mitte" and "Ost". Use of these is free of charge. The coin that you have to insert to lock the lockers serves as a deposit and will be returned.

Trolleys and suitcases can also be handed in at the coat check at a charge of EUR 2 each.

Can I use WiFi at the exhibition venue?

As a visitor of BIOFACH, you are online free of charge throughout the exhibition venue.

We also offer high speed WiFi access for the sending and use of larger quantities of data. For EUR 5 per hour with minute-based billing or for a whole day for EUR 25, depending on your requirements.

Where can I find a restaurant at the exhibition venue?

Our new restaurant Behaims with Franconian specialities is located in the entrance area of NCC Mitte. The following restaurants are also open for BIOFACH: Süd (hall 4/5), Nord (hall 8/9). The restaurant "Toscano" is located in the passageway between halls 5 and 6, the restaurant "Vasco da Gama" in NCC Ost, level 1. You can also find cafés below the Brüssel room in NCC Mitte as well as below the escalator in NNC Ost. Moreover, the caferterias in our service areas Service 1, Service1/2, Service 4/5, Service 6/7, Service 9 and our barbecue-sites between 2 and 4, 7 and 8 are at your disposal.

In our floor plan , you can find the locations of cafés, restaurants and all the exhibition's other facilities.

Where can I charge my mobile at the exhibition venue?

You can use chargers in the Business Lounge between halls 4 and 5 for no charge.

Whom should I contact if I have lost something?

Please contact our colleagues from the Facility Service in the entrance area of Service Center Mitte.

Can I buy something at BIOFACH?

No, there are no direct sales.

Services for persons with handicap

How to travel barrier-free?

Barrier-free access by public transport and rail

You can get from the main station to the exhibition centre in about 8 minutes by underground. All underground stations are at least equipped with a lift that goes directly from platform level.

Information for subway, bus, tram
Information for S-Bahn
Service-Telefon VGN: T +49 9 11 2 70 75-0
Mobility Service Centre
Service-Telefon: T +49 18 06 51 25 12

By plane

The Albrecht Dürer Airport has had it as a major objective to enable people with disabilities to travel completely without barriers. All services at the airport at a glance:

Barrier-free travel
T +49 9 11 9 37 00
E-Mail: information@airport-nuernberg.de

Taxi station

Nuremberg has some transport services with specially equipped vehicles. For enquiries, please call Nuremberg's central taxi station directly: T +49 9 11 1 94 10

Which services provides the exhibition center?

Parking at the exhibition centre

By displaying a valid disabled parking permit, you can park for free near the entrance to our VIP car park
Overview map

Lifts

Our entire fairground is accessible. Facilities at higher levels can be easily reached via our lifts.

Operation Center: First aid and medical support, police

In our Operation Centre near the central entrance, you will find a first aid station run by the BRK (Bavarian Red Cross), police and freely accessible bathroom facilities.
In the event of an emergency at the exhibition centre, our SecurityControlUnit is available to help. Emergency number: +49 911 8606 7000

Restrooms

Washrooms and toilets are located at the Central (Operation Centre), East and West entrances, in all service areas between the halls and at NCC East. The wheelchair-accessible sanitary facilities on the exhibition grounds are freely available.

Free wheelchair hire

You have the option of borrowing a wheelchair for your visit from BRK.

Normal wheelchair, free on presentation of ID card
Electric wheelchair, 1st day € 100.00, each additional day € 50.00.

Please contact the BRK at least 14 days before visit. For more short-notice enquiries, please telephone BRK directly.
E-Mail: messe@kvnuernberg-stadt.brk.de
T +49 9 11 86 06-62 09

Handover location at the exhibition centre can be agreed with BRK on a case-by-case basis.

Telephone numbers for BRK at the exhibition centre

Depending on the event, BRK will be present at the following stations:
Operation Center: T +49 9 11 86 06-61 56
NCC West: T +49 9 11 86 06-67 56
NCC Ost: T +49 9 11 86 06-69 56
Frankenhalle: T +49 9 11 86 06-63 56

Visiting with accompanying persons

If you are dependent on an accompanying person during your visit to the exhibition, he/she is entitled to free admission upon presentation of your disabled pass.