Tickets for REHAB22 - 24 May 2025
The REHAB trade fair offers numerous benefits for visitors, including the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in healthcare and experience innovative products and technologies first-hand. The trade fair is an important platform for the exchange of knowledge and experience between professionals, relatives and those affected. Accessibility and inclusion are emphasized. Affected persons and their relatives will find a lot of valuable information and contacts here.
REHAB Ticket prices
| Order your tickets today. With a printed ticket or mobile on your smartphone you can directly enter REHAB 2025. |
| Online | Cash desk on site | |
| 1-day ticket | 12.00 € | 15.00 € |
| 1-day ticket reduced* | 6.00 € | 8.00 € |
| 1-day ticket child 0-11 years free of charge | 0.00 € | 0.00 € |
| 1-day ticket accompanying person Free admission for accompanying persons of people with disabilities (categories B, G and H). In order to receive the ticket, it is necessary to upload a severely disabled person's ID. You need a severely disabled person's ID to obtain this ticket. | 0.00 € | 0.00 € |
| 3-day ticket | 30.00 € | 30.00 € |
| 3-day ticket reduced* | 15.00 € | 15.00 € |
| Online | Cash Desk on site | |
| Group ticket (from 20 persons, price per person) | 8.00 € | 12.00 € |
| Group ticket reduced (from 20 persons, price per person)* | 6.00 € | 7.00 € |
| Parking ticket This parking ticket is only valid at our location Messe, Messe Karlsruhe, Messeallee 1, 76287 Rheinstetten. | 7.00 € | 8.00 € |
| *Applies for people with disabilities, schoolchildren, students, people performing community service, apprentices, and pensioners. Proof of status required. Please have it ready at the entrance. |
CON.THERA Conference for Therapists Ticket prices
| Order your congress ticket today. This will also give you access to the REHAB trade fair on the same day. An extra ticket for REHAB is not required. |
| Early bird price until 17 March 2025 | regular price from 18 March 2025 | |
| CON.THERA Module 1 incl. Exhibition Modul 1: Pallivative Care On Thursday, 22 May 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA Module 2 incl. Exhibition Modul 2: Neurorehabilitation heute On Thursday, 22 May 2025, 2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA Module 3 incl. Exhibition Modul 3: Update Parkinson, Demenz und funktionelle Störungen On Friday,23. May 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA Module 4 incl. Exhibition Modul 4: Pädiatrie: Wissen kompakt n Friday, 23. May 2025, 2:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA Module 5 incl. Exhibition Modul 5: Neue Perspektiven in der Neurorehabilitation I On Saturday, 24. May 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA Modul 6 incl. Exhibition Modul 6: Neue Perspektiven in der Neurorehabilitation II On Saturday, 24. May 2025, 2:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ticket reduced* | 72.00 € | 80.00 € |
| CON.THERA all modules incl. Exhibition From 22 - 24 May 2025, from 8:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. | 288.00 € | 320.00 € |
Discover
Your visit to REHAB 2025
Date
REHAB
May 22-24, 2025
Please note:
Messe Karlsruhe does not allow animals on the exhibition grounds. Exceptions to this only in justified cases, e.g. guide dogs for the disabled, guide dogs for the blind or service dogs. Thank you for your understanding.
OPENING HOURS
Thursday and Friday
10.00 to 18.00
Saturday
10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.
ADDRESS
Karlsruhe Trade Fair Center
Messeallee 1
76287 Rheinstetten
Site overview of REHAB 2025
REHAB 2025 takes place in 3 halls: Hall 2, marked brown in the diagram, has its focus on Brain & Neurorehab, Homecare & Nursing, Mobility & Everyday Aids and Therapy & Practice. Hall 3, marked in gray in the diagram, focuses on Building & Living, Children & Youth Rehabilitation and Self-Help. And the dm-arena, marked in light blue, focuses on active rehabilitation, cars & transport, education & work and leisure & travel.
Barrie-free travel
Wheelchairs reservations
As a free service for your visit to the fair, you have the option of reserving a wheelchair. Further information can be found under barrier-free trade fair at services.
Carparks
P1 carpark is exclusively available as a parking area for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs. Furthermore, parking spaces for people with disabilities are available on P2 in the first two parking rows.
Trade-fair shuttle bus service
A complementary barrier-free shuttle bus service and other barrier-free shuttles operates between the central railway station and the trade fair for the duration of the event. Here you can find the timetable of the barrier-free shuttle bus on the KVV-website as well as in the document below.
Description of how to get from the station to the trade fair shuttles:
Leave the station building via the main entrance (in the direction of zoological garden), cross the tram tracks and you will find several shuttles on the right-hand side at the station forecourt, which will take you to Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre free of charge. You can book a transfer support from the train to the trade fair shuttles by calling 0049 30 652 12 888.
Public transport
Information on the KVV’s itinerary planning is available here . Choose Trip Options to make your trip barrier-free, or please call 0049 721 6107 5886 (Monday - Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Deutsche Bahn
Please use the following contact data to arrange for assistance with boarding, changing or alighting from trains when travelling with Deutsche Bahn. Deutsche Bahn will also assist you in finding suitable connections, purchasing tickets and reserving seats, and send you your travel documents by post or prepare them for collection at a ticket machine.
Phone: 0049 30 65212888
E-Mail: msz@deutschebahn.com
(20 cents per call from a German landline, max. 60 cents per call from a German mobile network; costs for calls from abroad depending on provider)
Monday to Friday 6 a.m. - 10 p.m.,
Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Free shuttle service
Our free shuttle service will take you from Karlsruhe Central Station directly to the main entrance of the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre and back again.
The departure times of the shuttle service can be found here.
Arriving by road
From the A5/A8 motorway (Autobahn):
Coming along the A8 from Stuttgart, drive south onto the A5, following signs for Basel. Leave the A5 at junction 48 for Karlsruhe-Süd and follow signs to "Messe“. The road name for satellite navigation systems is Leichtsandstraße (on some systems Leichtsandstrasse) in the Karlsruhe district of Rheinstetten.
From the A65 motorway (Autobahn):
The A65 merges with the B10. Leave the B10 at junction 8 and follow signs to "Messe“. The road name for satellite navigation systems is Leichtsandstraße (on some systems Leichtsandstrasse) in the Karlsruhe district of Rheinstetten
Carparks
For the duration of the event, P1 carpark is exclusively available as a parking area for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs. Furthermore, parking spaces for people with disabilities are available on P2 in the first two parking rows. Designated parking spaces are available for vehicles over 1.90 m in height. The parking fee for all visitors is EUR 7.00 / day online and EUR 8.00 / day at the chash desk on site.
Arriving by local public transport
Tickets for the FareZone 100 apply for travel to the Messe/Leichtsandstraße tram and bus stop when a trade fair is on.
By tram
Messe/Leichtsandstraße or Messe Nord tram stops
From the city centre:
- Underground Line S2 (destination Rheinstetten).
From Karlsruhe central station:
- From the main train station, you can take various trains to the city center to change at the Europaplatz subway station:
- Line S1/S11 in the direction of Neureut or Hochstetten
- Line 2 direction Knielingen Nord
- Line 3 direction Daxlanden or Rappenwörth
- At Europaplatz, change to Underground Line S2, direction Rheinstetten (stop Messe/Leichtsandstraße).
For further information on the departure times of the trade fair shuttle, see „free shuttle service“.
Free shuttle service
Furthermore, barrier-free shuttles run from the station forecourt to the Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre.
Description of how to get from the station to the trade fair shuttles:
Leave the station building via the main entrance (in the direction of zoological garden), cross the tram tracks and you will find several shuttles (Messe-Express, Rollicar, Zwingenberger) on the right-hand side at the station forecourt, which will take you to Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre free of charge. You can book a transfer support from the train to the trade fair shuttles by calling 0049 180 6 512 512.
From Durlacher Tor:
- Line S2 (destination Rheinstetten).
More information including fares and departure times can be found on the KVV website.
By bus
Messe Nord or Messe/Leichtsandstraße bus stop
From Ettlingen changefree:
- Bus Line 106 (destination Neuburgweier Breslauer Str.)
From Rastatt:
- Change at the Silberstreifen stop to bus route 106 in the direction of Neuburgweier Breslauer Str.
All of the timetables of the KVV bus network are available here.
Arriving by rail
Karlsruhe is a hub for ICE, InterCity, EuroCity and InterRegio trains, and is located directly on the Hamburg-Frankfurt-Basel intercity line. The east-west line Karlsruhe-Stuttgart-Munich begins here too. And the high-speed TGV train takes you from Paris to Karlsruhe in just three hours.
The best way to get there.
Pay as little as EUR 55.90 (one-way) with the Event Ticket. Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH has partnered up with Deutsche Bahn to create an exclusive deal that allows you to travel conveniently to and from your Fairs and Congresses. Take advantage and make the journey time yours. Use your outward and return journeys to work, read or relax. Whatever you decide to do, your travel with the Event Ticket will be powered by 100% renewable energy.
That special extra for you. Your Event Ticket at a single nationwide price, available at every DB station.
- Event Ticket for a single journey, for use only on one specific connection (subject to availability):
- 2nd Class EUR 55.90
- 1st Class EUR 89.90
- Event Ticket for single journey, for use on all connections (always available):
- 2nd Class EUR 77.90
- 1st Class EUR 112.90
This offer is valid until 2024-Dec-14.
Click here to buy your ticket
By clicking the button, you will be redirected to a Deutsche Bahn website.
You can make the most of your travel time by using your journeys to and from your destination for work, relaxation or enjoying our on-board services. You can also rest assured that your long-distance travel is completely powered by electricity generated by renewable resources. Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH and Deutsche Bahn wish you a pleasant journey!
The event ticket provided by Deutscher Bahn does not include the ticket for access to the trade fair or congress event of Karlsruher Messe- und Kongress GmbH.
Arriving by plane
Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre has excellent connections to at least 4 airports:
Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (approx. 30 minutes by road) and other major international airports such as Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Strasbourg (50–60 minutes by road).
Arriving by camper van
Are you travelling with a camper van or trailer and would like to stay overnight directly at the fair? We offer you the opportunity to do so on our parking lot P3. Electricity can only be guaranteed if you order in time.
Please use the following formula to book your parking space up to 14 days before the fair begins. Electricity can only be guaranteed if you order in time:
Arriving by bicycle
You can also reach the exhibition grounds easily and in an environmentally friendly way with KVV.nextbike - the public bike and e-bike rental system of the Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund (KVV). The rental station near the exhibition grounds is located at the tram stop Messe/ Leichtsandstraße (line S2).
This is how easy it is to use the KVV.nextbike: Select the bike at www.kvv-nextbike.de or at a rental station, scan it and off you go. Please note that the number of KVV.nextbikes available is limited. Cost of the KVV.nextbike rental bike at the basic rate:
- 1 € per 30 min (normal)
- 2 € per 30 min (e-bike)
The exhibition grounds are easily accessible via a well-developed and signposted network of cycle paths:
- Karlsruhe main station: 5.5 km
- Karlsruhe city centre: 6.3 km
- Ettlingen centre: 7 km
Further information at www.kvv-nextbike.de.
Bicycle breakdown service
With our bicycle breakdown service, we offer you a basic set of tools and aids for quickly solving a breakdown. Be it a punctured tyre, a defective inner tube, a jammed brake or simply too little air: help can be called up and equipment borrowed via the service hotline 0721 3720-5222.
Explore Karlsruhe up close
Karlsruhe is a dynamic city, picturesquely nestled in the Rhine plain between the Black Forest, the Vosges Mountains and the Palatinate Mountains. With a population of over 310,000, Karlsruhe is not only a cultural center, but also an important center of technology and science. The high quality of life in Karlsruhe attracts many people and the region is experiencing an upswing. The city combines smart thinking with an upscale lifestyle and offers a wide range of experiences. Experience the warm Baden hospitality and joie de vivre, which is strongly influenced by France. Enjoy the mild climate, the diverse cultural offerings, the excellent shopping opportunities and the culinary delights of the region. Our team will be happy to provide you with insider tips!
For detailed information about your stay, the Karlsruhe Tourist Information Office is the perfect place to go.
The place to be: Six good reasons why REHAB and Karlsruhe are a perfect match!
BECAUSE KARLSRUHE IS A CENTRAL LOCATION IN EUROPE:
Karlsruhe is situated in the heart of Europe, offering excellent connections via road, rail, and air. Its central location makes Karlsruhe easily accessible for international exhibitors and visitors alike. The nearby Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, along with fast connections to the airports in Frankfurt and Stuttgart, ensures convenient travel from many parts of Europe and beyond. This strategic positioning enhances REHAB's international appeal, making it an attractive destination for professionals from around the world.
BECAUSE THE CITY IS AN IMPORTANT LOCATION FOR HEALTH AND MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY:
Karlsruhe is a significant hub for healthcare and medical technology, home to numerous companies, research institutions, and start-ups that are driving innovation in rehabilitation, care, and therapy. This robust regional network in the healthcare sector provides an ideal foundation for REHAB to establish itself as a leading trade fair in this field. Visitors can explore a wide range of products and services, while also finding fertile ground for collaborations and the exchange of best practices.
BECAUSE KARLSRUHE AND REHAB STAND FOR PROGRESS AND INNOVATION:
REHAB is one of Europe's most renowned trade fairs focused on rehabilitation, therapy, care, and inclusion. It serves as a platform for showcasing innovations that can improve the lives of people with disabilities and those in need of care. Known for its high level of expertise and focus on forward-thinking topics, REHAB finds an ideal environment in Karlsruhe, a city synonymous with progress and innovation, allowing the trade fair to realize its full potential and continue to grow.
BECAUSE KARLSRUHE IS HOME TO A LARGE NUMBER OF SCIENTIFIC AND MEDICAL INSTITUTIONS:
Karlsruhe is home to a variety of scientific and medical institutions that collaborate closely with REHAB. These include universities, research centers, and clinics that are leaders in medical technology and healthcare. This close-knit network enables REHAB to integrate the latest research findings and technological developments directly into the fair. Additionally, the partnerships among the local stakeholders promote knowledge and technology transfer, making REHAB a unique platform for the exchange of ideas and innovations.
BECAUSE THERE ARE MANY FACETS TO DISCOVER AFTER REHAB!
Karlsruhe offers an exceptionally high quality of life, which is appreciated by both trade fair visitors and exhibitors. The city boasts excellent infrastructure, a wide range of cultural offerings, and a pleasant, mild climate. After a successful day at the trade fair, visitors can enjoy the city's many parks, restaurants, and cultural venues. The warm hospitality and relaxed atmosphere of Karlsruhe make it a pleasant place to stay, allowing participants to feel comfortable and connected both inside and outside the fairgrounds.
BECAUSE KARLSRUHE IS A FIRST-CLASS EVENT LOCATION:
Messe Karlsruhe is a modern facility that provides ideal conditions for a successful event like REHAB. With spacious halls, state-of-the-art technology, and flexible room configurations, Messe Karlsruhe is perfect for both exhibitors and visitors. The venues offer ample space for showcasing new products and technologies, as well as for hosting lectures, workshops, and networking events. The excellent organization and professional support on-site ensure that participants can fully focus on the content of the trade fair.
Overnight stay
Experience Karlsruhe at its best in our first-class hotel! With our central location in the heart of the city, you are perfectly positioned to discover everything Karlsruhe has to offer. Enjoy our excellent service and cozy accommodations that are ideal for a relaxing stay. Visit the historic Karlsruhe Palace, stroll through the charming alleyways of the old town and be inspired by the diverse gastronomy and cultural offerings. After an eventful day, our comfortable rooms invite you to relax. Book now and let our hotel in Karlsruhe spoil you!
Visa service for participants of REHAB
WHO NEEDS A VISA FOR GERMANY?
Residents of EU countries do not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany. Residents of all other nationalities are required to have a visa to enter Germany. The European Community has abolished visa requirements for visits of up to 90 days for some of these countries. You can find an up-to-date list of all countries that require a visa and those that do not on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.
VISA APPLICATION
To ensure that you receive your visa in due time before the trade fair/exhibition starts, we recommend you apply for your visa as early as possible. Applications can be made up to three months before you enter the country. General information about visa regulations is available on the website of the Federal Foreign Office. The specific visa regulations for entry to Germany and details of the documents you need to provide when applying for a visa can be found on the websites of the German missions abroad. Visa applications must generally be submitted in person to the German embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, together with all necessary documents. When applying for a visa, exhibitors are requested to submit an exhibitor admission document from the trade fair company; in this case, the visa can be issued free of charge.
As a rule, you will need the following documents for your visa application:
- Confirmed travel booking (flight, bus, train and hotel bookings)
- Proof of health insurance
- For exhibitors: additionally exhibitor pass, stand invoice
- For visitors: additionally entrance ticket
OFFICIAL INVITATION LETTER FROM THE EXHIBITION ORGANIZER
In a directive transmitted per e-mail in July 2013, the Federal Foreign Office informed the visa offices of German embassies and consulates worldwide that, as a matter of principle, an official invitation letter from the trade fair organizer is no longer required when applying for visas for trade fair visits in Germany. Please refer to this information when applying for your visa. In case the visa section responsible for issuing your visa should nonetheless request that an official invitation letter be presented, please send us your personal data in good time by e-mail using the INVITATION FORM. You can request letters of invitation at the earliest three months before the event begins.
Please also note the following instructions when applying for a letter of invitation:
- Your personal data is taken directly from the online form. No changes or corrections can be made by us.
- If your invitation letter contains incorrect data, you will have to fill in the online form again.
- The invitation letter will be sent to you by e-mail as a pdf document. Sending by fax is not possible.
- The processing time is up to 10 days and cannot be accelerated.
- Please check your spam folder before contacting us about undelivered invitations.
We ask for your understanding that we do not process individual requests for invitations.
Info booth
At the info counter in the action hall in the west entrance area (main entrance), we will be happy to help you personally with any questions you may have about the current event. You will also find an info point in the action hall with information on restaurants and hotels in the area as well as a preview of upcoming trade fairs.
Barrier-free trade fair
Carparks
P1 carpark is exclusively available as a parking area for people with walking disabilities or wheelchairs. Furthermore, parking spaces for people with disabilities are available on P2 in the first two parking rows.
Wheelchairs reservations
As a free service for your visit to the fair, you have the option of reserving a wheelchair. You can reserve a wheelchair early and subject to availability at besucherservice@messe-karlsruhe.de. For your stay at the fair, we offer manual wheelchairs you can pick up at the entrances to the exhibition grounds. In addition, we provide e-scooters with a hand-out in Hall 2.
Barrier-free toilets
There is also a “toilet for everyone” at the trade fair. This toilet is specially conceived for use by people with multiple handicaps. It is additionally equipped with a lifter and an emergency-call mechanism. This toilet is open during the regular opening hours of the current event on the trade fair’s campus. Additional barrier-free toilets are located in the exhibition halls during REHAB.
REHAB children's world
To give you the opportunity to get information and advice about the latest product innovations and services in a relaxed atmosphere, we offer childcare for your children (both with and without disabilities) during the regular opening hours of REHAB. The childcare will be provided by trained staff and registration is not required. To ensure professional care for all children, it will be limited to a maximum of 2 hours.
We look forward to making the stay at REHAB enjoyable for our little participants as well.
Cloakroom and digital lockers
The cloakrooms are located in the entrance areas. The fee for a clothing item is 2 euros, for a luggage item 3 euros. Lockers are available in the basement of the Events Hall using a 1 euro deposit coin. The basement is accessible by lift as well as by stairs. You will find digital lockers in the entrance area (main entrance) on the left-hand side.
12 of 24 LiveLockers are equipped with the possibility to charge batteries of mobile devices. After opening the LiveLocker, you will find
- a 220V/16A socket to connect your own power supply units, e.g. for charging laptops or bicycle batteries, and,
- a USB type A and a USB type C socket with a combined output of 18W.
You can reserve these in advance for your stay at live-locker.com.
There is a charge of 5 euros per day for their use.
WiFi/Internet
Free WLAN access
As a registered user, wireless Internet access is available for you free of charge throughout the entire campus during the trade fair.
Free WLAN on the trade fair’s campus
You will need a WLAN-capable device of your own with a Web browser function. Please note the following details:
- To use the free WLAN, you need a WLAN-capable device with the globally common WLAN Standard IEEE 802.11 n/ac.
- When there are large numbers of simultaneous users, reception is not guaranteed at every location on the campus.
- The bandwidth per device is maximally 8 Mbit/sec. However, depending on the momentary traffic in the hall, the bandwidth may be less than this maximum.
- One user /device can go online with a mobile device for maximally 4 hours.
Premium Wi-FI
If you need higher bandwidth, we recommend that you order our premium Wi-Fi for the highest online demands (without bandwidth restriction). A fee will be charged for this service. You may purchase it either online or in the Business Centre at Entrance West.
EC automats
Karlsruhe Trade Fair makes available for its visitors an EC automat directly on the fair’s campus. The automat is located in the Events Hall at the main entrance.
This automat dispenses cash without a fee for customers with accounts at Volksbank. This is also true for customers of savings banks in the city of Karlsruhe-Ettlingen, but not for customers of savings banks outside this district or customers of other banks.
Charging station for electric cars
Four charging stations for electric vehicles (type 2 plugs up to 22 kW) are available to visitors to Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre in car park P1; charging costs €6. Please note: There is a charge for access to car park P1. The charging stations cannot be reserved.
Animals
Animals are not allowed on the fairground.
Exceptions are guide dogs, assistant dogs of people with disabilities and service dogs.
Lost and Found
Lost and dropped off items are collected by our control room.
Phone: +49 721 3720 5222
If you do not find what you are looking for, please contact the Lost and found office of the city of Rheinstetten, Phone: + 49 7242 9514 350.
Or to the
Lost and Found Office of the City of Karlsruhe, Phone: + 49 721 133 3310.
First-Aid Room
The first-aid room is located in the action hall in the west entrance area (main entrance) between Le Café and Hall 1. You can reach the DRK first-aid team on site by telephone on 0721 3720-5230.
Our ticketing team will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about purchasing tickets in our online shop.