Confex stands for the fusion between a conference venue and an exhibition space! 2 conference levels including 22 conference rooms ranging from 27 m² to 205 m², a prestigious outdoor terrace and the real jewel, the Confex hall, which can be divided into three sections and has a total capacity of 4,300 people. The surrounding entrances to the Confex hall are directly connected to the light-flooded foyer, which offers sufficient space for receptions, relaxed breaks and staged side events, and directly adjoins the open-air plaza. The building also boasts a scalable size, as it is integrated into one of the world's largest trade fair grounds. For the utmost flexibility in event planning, the Confex can be extended at any time to include additional rooms, halls and areas. Another plus: the divisible Hall 1 and Hall 2.2, which are located in the immediate vicinity of the Confex, are directly connected to the Confex by a covered pedestrian bridge. 

It is no accident that the ‘palace in the park’ is considered the top address for social events in Cologne. With its five rooms, including the magnificent festival hall and the elegant rooftop lounge, Flora Köln offers a wealth of ideas and space, not only for family celebrations such as weddings or anniversary celebrations, but also for seminars, larger social events such as gala events, parties, concerts and even stylish banquets. 

Gürzenich, the impressive structure with the late Gothic façade, which dates back to the year 1447, is still very much in tune with the times when it comes to creating impressive events and lighting emotional fireworks that will long be remembered. Whether seminars, concerts, balls or upscale social events, Gürzenich Köln provides the perfect setting for important, stylish celebrations. 

Tanzbrunnen Köln provides an entire world of experience with an impressive variety and Cologne’s best-known stage for open-air events. Located on the bank of the Rhine River in Deutz, it offers an incomparable view of the Cologne cathedral and the city panorama. The Theater am Tanzbrunnen, the adjoining Rheinterrassen with a restaurant and beer garden, and the km 689 Cologne Beach Club can all be booked individually or in combination and offer unexpected event possibilities.

A location full of contrasts, from elegant festivities to beach vibes in the summer. The restaurant and Parksaal are ideal for upscale celebrations or special corporate events. You have a view of the Rhine from everywhere including the unique adjoining sun terraces furnished with pagoda tents. The atmosphere in the beer garden is entirely different with a Mediterranean party vibe in cosy beach furniture. And all this against the backdrop of the Rhine and the Old Town with the Cologne cathedral.

Cologne’s most beautiful city beach with a view of the cathedral and the Old Town: the km 689 Cologne Beach Club. Celebrate a beach party on a sandy beach under the palm trees right on the banks of the Rhine. With hot rhythms, delicious food and tasty beverages. Anything is possible at km 689 Cologne Beach Club: Culinary delights await, too, thanks to the beach bars with their selection of fresh salads, tapas and finger food delicacies.

Located on the grounds of Koelnmesse, the Congress-Centrum Koelnmesse offers more than 40 event rooms with around 19,500 seats in the three areas Congress-Centrum Nord, Congress-Centrum Ost and the Rooms West. Here you will find the right room for every type of event, perfectly adaptable to individual event objectives. And a highly professional event service from the Koelncongress team.

285,000 m² of exhibition space in the surrounding halls of Koelnmesse also offer additional space for congress-related exhibitions and company presentations in the highly vibrant Rhine metropolis of Cologne.

What more could you want? Short distances, perfect infrastructure and state-of-the-art technology? In addition, an ideal location close to Cologne city center, easily accessible by all means of transport. The Congress-Centrum Koelnmesse can fulfill all these wishes.

An area of 284,000 m² in 11 connected trade fair halls plus 100,000 m² of adjacent outdoor area offer sufficient space for flexible utilization — even for the biggest ideas.