Everything about the Austria Comic Con Wels
The Austria Comic Con is Austria's largest pop culture event. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre.
Hotel, tickets, parking and accommodation
What is the Austria Comic Con?
The Austria Comic Con is Austria's largest pop culture event –
and for years the most important meeting point for fans of comics, film, series, gaming and cosplay.
Under the roof of the Wels Exhibition Centre, the grounds turn into the largest stage for pop culture in the country.
Numerous exhibitors, artists, star guests and fan clubs bring the entire world of pop culture together in the exhibition halls.
The range extends from
comics, manga and anime through film, series and gaming to merchandise, collectibles, cosplay and the Artist Alley.
This makes the Austria Comic Con appealing to long-time fans, collectors, gamers and families alike.
What can I expect at the Austria Comic Con?
A remarkable feature is the mix of stars, show and hands-on experience: in the Star Zone, encounters with international guests from film and series await, along with autograph sessions, photo sessions and panels.
In the Artist Alley, comic and cosplay artists present their work, often live, while the cosplay contest brings the most artful costumes to the stage.
For many visitors the Austria Comic Con is a reason to spend a weekend in Wels – programme and fan culture during the day, a relaxed evening in the old town and a short, convenient trip to the exhibition grounds. Fans from Bavaria, Germany, Lower Austria and Styria in particular like to combine the visit with a stay in the centre of Wels.
What's on at the Austria Comic Con?
A key part of the experience is the varied programme around pop culture and gaming.
On the stages, panels, Q&As, readings and show acts take place, complemented by an e-sports tournament, gaming zones, board games and interactive fan activities.
A dedicated Action Area with hands-on stations adds variety between the dealer rows – ideal for breaking up the con day and recharging.
Opening hours of the Austria Comic Con
The Austria Comic Con takes place over several 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 programme is very dense and spread across several halls, allow plenty of time for a complete experience. Anyone wishing to experience both days or travelling from further afield is best advised to plan a stay with an overnight and to stay centrally, so the journeys to the fair remain short.
Tickets and admission
Tickets for the Austria Comic Con are usually available via the official Comic Con ticket shop and at the box office.
The current admission prices, day and weekend tickets as well as any advance-sale benefits are published by the organiser on the official website.
Special offers such as photo ops or autographs in the Star Zone are often offered directly on site. To avoid the queues, use the advance sale and arrive early.
Getting to the Austria Comic Con
By car
Wels lies directly on the A1 Western Motorway and is easy to reach from Vienna, Salzburg, Linz and Munich.
By train
Wels station is one of Austria's most important railway hubs.
From there, visitors reach the city centre and the event areas within a few minutes.
By plane
Linz Airport is around 20 minutes from Wels and offers good connections for international guests.
Parking at the Wels Exhibition Centre
Visitors benefit from numerous parking options in Wels.
Garage 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.
Exhibition car parks
During the Austria Comic Con, exhibition car parks are available around the grounds.
For an event of this scale, an early arrival or the use of public transport is recommended, as traffic volumes are high.
City-centre location
Thanks to the hotel's central location, many routes can be covered comfortably on foot.
The Austria Comic Con with your dog
Some visitors would like to bring their dog.
At the Austria Comic Con, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead.
As the event is very well attended and can get loud and crowded, particular care is required when handling your dog. 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 visit with a stay in the centre of Wels – with short distances and green spaces nearby for the daily walks.
The Austria Comic Con with children
The Austria Comic Con is an experience for the whole family.
A dedicated Action Area with hands-on stations, colourful cosplay worlds and gaming zones offer plenty for children and teenagers to discover.
The spacious grounds leave ample room for a relaxed visit 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.
Where to stay during the Austria Comic Con?
For an event weekend 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 con 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 the next day. After an intensive day at the Austria Comic Con, the breakfast at Hotel Ploberger is a relaxed start the next morning before heading back to the fair.
Hotel Ploberger – 8 minutes' walk to the Austria Comic Con
Hotel Ploberger is only around 650 metres from the event areas.
Most areas of the Wels Exhibition Centre can be reached in about 8 minutes on foot.
If you prefer public transport, there is a connection running directly from Kaiser-Josef-Platz towards the fair.
As a family-run house in its fourth generation, the hotel is a place where fans, families and visitors recover after an intensive con day. 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 stars, cosplay and gaming, 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 are FAQs about the Austria Comic Con in Wels?
What is the Austria Comic Con?
The Austria Comic Con is Austria's largest pop culture event. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre and combines comics, manga, anime, film, series, gaming and cosplay.
When does the Austria Comic Con take place?
The event is held annually over several days. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Where does the Austria Comic Con take place?
At the Wels Exhibition Centre in Upper Austria.
How much is admission?
The current admission prices and day/weekend tickets are published by the organiser on the official website. Tickets are usually available via the Comic Con ticket shop and at the box office.
What is the Star Zone?
The Star Zone is the area for encounters with international guests from film and series – with autograph sessions and photo sessions that are often bookable directly on site.
What is the Artist Alley?
The Artist Alley is the area where comic and cosplay artists present their work and often draw live.
Can I come in cosplay?
Yes. Cosplay is a central part of the Austria Comic Con; there is even a dedicated cosplay contest. The current rules on props and costumes are published by the organiser on the official website.
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 event 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 visitors.
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.
Can I bring my dog?
At the Austria Comic Con, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; given the high attendance, care is required. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Is the Austria Comic Con suitable for children?
Yes. With the Action Area, cosplay worlds and gaming zones, the Austria Comic Con is an experience for the whole family.
Is the Austria Comic Con 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.
Is it suitable for a multi-day visit?
Yes. Given the dense programme and the variety of areas, a relaxed visit across both event days is worthwhile.
Are there charging points for electric cars?
Charging options are available at Hotel Ploberger. It is best to ask the hotel directly for details.