Everything about the AGRARIA in Wels
directions, parking and accommodation. Hotel Ploberger – just a few minutes' walk from the Wels Exhibition Centre, with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms.
Hotel, Parking, Directions & Accommodation
What is the AGRARIA?
The AGRARIA in Wels is Austria's leading trade fair for agriculture, held at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, generous breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre of Wels.
The AGRARIA in Wels is Austria's leading trade fair for agriculture and one of the country's most important industry gatherings.
Under the guiding theme "People. Animals. Technology."
it brings together everything that moves modern farming and forestry in Upper Austria and across Austria at the Wels Exhibition Centre: from agricultural machinery, automation and farm equipment to animal breeding and husbandry, and on to arable farming, seed, crop protection and direct marketing by farmers.
As one of the largest agricultural fairs in Austria, the AGRARIA connects manufacturers, importers, dealers and decision-makers from Austria and abroad.
For decades it has been one of the key meeting points for agriculture in the German-speaking region – each edition is a special event for the sector and a reason to travel to Wels.
What's on at the AGRARIA?
A major part of the experience is the extensive supporting programme:
livestock shows, expert talks, panel discussions, workshops and special events on the topics currently shaping agriculture.
Formats around digitalisation, smart farming and sustainable agriculture make innovation tangible and provide first-hand knowledge transfer.
What to expect at the Agraria
For many visitors the AGRARIA is not just a professional appointment but a reason to spend several days in Wels –
networking during the day, a relaxed evening in the old town and a short, convenient trip to the exhibition grounds.
Those travelling from further afield – in particular visitors from Bavaria, Germany, Lower Austria and Styria –
like to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels.
Opening hours of the AGRARIA
The AGRARIA runs over several fair days at the Wels Exhibition Centre.
The exact dates and daily opening hours of the current edition are published by the organiser on the official website.
As the fair extends across several halls and the entire exhibition grounds, a full day is recommended for a complete tour.
Anyone wishing to explore several focus areas in depth is best advised to plan a multi-day visit –
and to stay centrally, so the daily journeys to the fair remain short.
Tickets and admission
Tickets for the AGRARIA are usually available both in advance online and at the box office.
The current admission prices, reduced categories and any online benefits are published by the organiser on the official website.
To avoid the queues at the box office, use the advance sale and arrive early.
Getting to the AGRARIA
By car
Wels lies directly on the A1 Western Motorway and is easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Linz and Passau.
The exhibition grounds in Wels are well signposted.
By train
Wels station is one of Austria's most important railway hubs.
During the fair there are direct public transport connections from Wels main station to the exhibition grounds – convenient and without the search for parking.
The grounds are also well connected from the city centre by public transport.
By plane
Linz Airport is around 20 minutes from Wels and offers good connections for international guests.
Parking at the Wels Exhibition Centre
During the AGRARIA, the exhibition car parks around the grounds are available.
Foran event of this scale, an early arrival or the use of public transport is recommended, as traffic volumes are high.
Public car park at Hotel Ploberger
Guests staying at Hotel Ploberger enjoy a particular advantage:
the public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz connects directly to the hotel.
The car can stay there while you travel to the fair comfortably on foot or by the public transport that runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Trade fair parking spaces
In addition, the well-known exhibition parking lots in Wels are available, which are used during major events.
Downtown location
Due to the hotel's central location, many routes can be easily covered on foot.
The AGRARIA with your dog
Many visitors would like to bring their dog to the fair.
At the AGRARIA, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead.
The organiser's current rules on lead requirements and access should be checked briefly on the official website before your visit.
If you arrive with a dog, Hotel Ploberger is a good choice: dogs are warmly welcome on request. This makes it easy to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels
– with short distances and green spaces nearby for the daily walks.
The AGRARIA with children
The AGRARIA is a public trade fair and also of interest to families.
The livestock shows and the supporting programme in particular offer plenty for children to discover.
The spacious grounds leave ample room for a relaxed tour with the whole family.
For the stay in Wels, the central location of Hotel Ploberger is an advantage: short distances, no long drives and a quiet retreat after an eventful day at the fair.
Where to stay during the AGRARIA?
For a multi-day trade fair in particular, the choice of accommodation makes the difference.
A central location in the Wels old town brings several advantages:
- short distances between hotel,
- fair and city centre,
- restaurants and cafés within walking distance for the evening,
- no daily search for parking at the grounds,
- and a relaxed wind-down after a long fair day.
Anyone who doesn't want to drive back from an industrial estate in the evening, but is right in the city instead, gains noticeably in rest –
and arrives refreshed on the next fair day.
After an intensive day at the AGRARIA, the breakfast at Hotel Ploberger is a relaxed start the next morning before heading back to the fair.
Hotel Ploberger – your hotel near the Wels Exhibition Centre
Hotel Ploberger is centrally located on Kaiser-Josef-Platz in the heart of Wels and just a few minutes' walk from the exhibition grounds.
If you prefer public transport, there is a connection running from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the fair.
As a family-run house in its fourth generation, the hotel is a place where entrepreneurs and trade visitors recover after an intensive day at the fair.
The quiet, air-conditioned rooms sit in the middle of the city yet sheltered from the bustle. The sauna and fitness area invites you to recharge after a long day, and the generous breakfast buffet with regional products can be enjoyed in the garden on request.
Your advantages at a glance:
- quiet, air-conditioned rooms in the heart of Wels
- generous breakfast buffet with regional products – in the garden on request
- sauna and fitness area for recovery
- public car park with direct lift access to the hotel
- 24-hour access to the hotel
- free Wi-Fi throughout the house
- restaurants, cafés and the Wels old town right outside the door
After a day among agricultural machinery, livestock shows and expert talks, guests enjoy the calm of the house while still reaching everything important on foot.
For business travellers who visit Wels regularly, Hotel Ploberger – for example as a seminar hotel in Wels – is a familiar address too.
What is the AGRARIA in Wels?
The AGRARIA is Austria's leading trade fair for agriculture. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre and covers agricultural machinery, animal breeding, arable farming and many other areas of farming and forestry.
When does the AGRARIA take place?
The AGRARIA is held over several fair days at longer intervals. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Where does the AGRARIA take place?
At the Wels Exhibition Centre in Upper Austria.
How much is admission?
The current admission prices and reduced categories are published by the organiser on the official website. Tickets are usually available in advance and at the box office.
How many halls does the AGRARIA have?
The AGRARIA extends across several halls and the entire grounds of the Wels Exhibition Centre. The halls are organised by topic.
How far is Hotel Ploberger from the exhibition centre?
Just a few minutes' walk. Alternatively, public transport runs from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the exhibition grounds.
Is parking available?
Yes. The public car park at Kaiser-Josef-Platz, with lift access to the hotel, is right by the hotel. The exhibition car parks are also available at the grounds.
Can I arrive by train?
Yes. Wels station is an important hub; during the fair there are direct public connections to the exhibition grounds.
Which hotels are near the Wels Exhibition Centre?
Hotel Ploberger is centrally located in the Wels old town, just a few minutes' walk from the exhibition grounds, which makes it particularly well placed for fair visitors.
Can I bring my dog?
At the AGRARIA, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; the organiser's current rules apply. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Is the AGRARIA suitable for a multi-day visit?
Yes. Given the size of the fair and the extensive programme, several days leave enough time to explore all focus areas at a relaxed pace.
Are there charging points for electric cars?
Charging options are available at Hotel Ploberger. It is best to ask the hotel directly for details.
Which restaurants are nearby?
Hotel Ploberger is in the middle of the Wels old town – restaurants, cafés and bars are within a few minutes' walk.
Is there a cloakroom at the fair?
The Wels Exhibition Centre provides the relevant visitor services on site. The details are handled by the organiser.
Is the AGRARIA accessible?
The grounds of the Wels Exhibition Centre are designed with accessibility in mind. Current information is published by the organiser on the official website.