The Tulln Exhibition Centre is one of the established event locations in Lower Austria and plays a clearly defined role in the Austrian trade fair landscape. It is located north of Vienna in the immediate vicinity of the Danube and has good transport links to the surrounding area and the federal capital. The location benefits from its position in the economically strong central region of Lower Austria and its proximity to the metropolis of Vienna, without itself being part of a metropolitan structure. With several halls, spacious outdoor areas and a functionally planned site, the area offers space for trade fairs, public exhibitions and large industry-specific events. It is operated by Messe Tulln GmbH, which organises its own event formats and also provides infrastructure for external organisers. The location sees itself as a practice-oriented platform of national and regional importance.
The history of trade fairs in Tulln is closely linked to the agricultural structure of Lower Austria. Agricultural shows were held here from an early stage, which over time developed into structured trade fairs. The focus on agricultural and horticultural formats was particularly influential and continues to shape the profile of the location to this day. Over the past decades, the site has been continuously expanded and modernised. New halls and technical upgrades have made it possible to host larger events. At the same time, agricultural expertise has remained a core component of the profile. Messe Tulln has thus developed into a meeting place for agricultural technology, horticulture, environmental technology and related industries.
The site comprises several exhibition halls of various sizes as well as extensive open spaces. This combination is particularly relevant for industries with large space requirements, such as machine presentations or outdoor demonstrations. The infrastructure's key features are:
The event portfolio is strongly influenced by agricultural and horticultural topics. The location is particularly well known for agricultural trade fairs, gardening and leisure formats, and events related to environmental technology and renewable energies. This specialisation corresponds to the economic structure of Lower Austria, which is considered an important agricultural region. Typical industry segments are:
The location plays an important role in the regional economy. Events generate added value in the hotel, catering and service sectors. At the same time, they enable companies from the agricultural, horticultural and environmental sectors to directly address their core market. In contrast to trade fair centres in large cities, the focus here is on proximity to the target group. Visitors come mainly from Lower Austria, Vienna and neighbouring regions. This concentration creates stable visitor flows and enables predictable event cycles. Messe Tulln is therefore closely linked to the economic structure of the federal state. Farmers, horticultural businesses, craft enterprises and consumers alike use the platform for information, exchange and business development.
The town of Tulln is easily accessible via the Westbahn railway line and regional road connections. Its proximity to the federal capital is a strategic advantage. Visitors from Vienna can reach the site within a short time, while exhibitors benefit from the comparatively manageable infrastructure. Its location outside a major city allows for generous open spaces and simple logistics processes. At the same time, connections to international transport routes via Vienna are guaranteed. This combination of regionality and proximity to the metropolis shapes the profile of the location.
Tulln plays a specialised role in the national context. While Vienna has a strong international focus and other locations focus on different industries, this trade fair venue stands for agricultural competence and horticultural expertise. Its clear thematic focus prevents direct competition with leading trade fairs in large cities. Instead, Messe Tulln specifically serves market segments with high regional relevance. Its strength lies in connecting trade visitors and end consumers in a practical environment.
Messe Tulln is not a symbolic location with global brand impact, but a functionally oriented event centre with clear industry expertise. Its importance stems from its role as a meeting place for agriculture, horticulture and environmental technology in Lower Austria. Through continuous modernisation, stable event formats and its proximity to Vienna, the location remains an important part of the Austrian trade fair industry. It stands for an economically oriented platform that combines regional strength with national reach.