Trade show · Karlsruhe, Germany · Major show

Echtdampf-Hallentreffen - Indoor Steam Engine Meeting and Exhibition 2027

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Dates5–7 Nov 2027Dates announced · read on echtdampf-hallentreffen.de · checked 11 Nov 2026
VenueMesse KarlsruheKarlsruhe, Germany · where the 2019 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2010Annual · 9 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
Dates announced by the organiser. We read them on echtdampf-hallentreffen.de on 11 Nov 2026. Dates can change; we check again as the show gets closer.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
500in 2015, organiser's figure
Visitors
20,000in 2015, organiser's figure
Floor space
20,000 sqm.in 2015, organiser's figure
Editions on record
9first in 2010

About Echtdampf-Hallentreffen - Indoor Steam Engine Meeting and Exhibition

Now sporting the world's largest indoor 5 inch layout with a total track length of almost 6 km, the iconic get-together for fans of live steam modelling lives on at these two top locations. All those involved in the event are able to profit from this new direction by staying on track and continuing to participate at "Echtdampf-Hallentreffen" with creativity and enjoyment on a long-term basis.

From our listing of the 2019 edition. Details may have changed since.

Who visits

The public

As listed for 2010.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
20275–7 Nov 2027
Dates announced
Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
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20191–3 Nov 2019Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
——
20173–5 Nov 2017Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
——
20159–11 Jan 2015Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
50020,000
201410–12 Jan 2014Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
——
201311–13 Jan 2013Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
——
201213–15 Jan 2012Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center
Karlsruhe, Germany
8020,000
201114–16 Jan 2011Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Center
Cologne, Germany
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20108–10 Jan 2010Messe Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe, Germany
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Echtdampf-Hallentreffen - Indoor Steam Engine Meeting and Exhibition?

5–7 Nov 2027 — dates announced on the organiser's website.

Where is it held?

The 2019 edition was at Messe Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe, Germany. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 9 editions on record since 2010.

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