Everything about the Energiesparmesse Wels (WEBUILD)
Everything about the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse in Wels: directions, parking and accommodation. Hotel Ploberger – a few minutes' walk from the Wels Exhibition Centre, with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms.
Hotel, Parking, Directions & Accommodation
What is the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse?
The WEBUILD Energiesparmesse Wels is Austria's leading fair for building, energy, bathrooms and living, held at the Wels Exhibition Centre. Hotel Ploberger is just a few minutes' walk away – with garage, breakfast and quiet rooms in the centre.
The WEBUILD Energiesparmesse Wels is Austria's leading trade fair for building, energy, bathrooms and living – and for decades one of the most important meeting points for the sector in the German-speaking region.
Held at the Wels Exhibition Centre, it unites four specialist areas: construction, bathroom and sanitary, heating and energy, and living. Exhibitors from many countries present everything around sustainable building and the energy transition across the exhibition halls.
The range spans heating, ventilation and air-conditioning technology, heat pumps, photovoltaics, solar energy and biomass, through to insulation, windows, bathroom and wellness fittings, smart-home solutions and electric mobility. This gives the Energiesparmesse a perspective that is unique in Austria for anyone planning to build, renovate or modernise.
What's on at the Energiesparmesse?
A notable feature is the special format: on the trade days, the crafts, retail and building-materials industry meet; on the following public days the fair opens its doors to private builders, renovators and everyone who wants to learn about the latest developments.
For the construction topics, the new Hall 22 offers a modern exhibition space of international standard.
For many visitors the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse is a reason to spend several days in Wels – professional exchange and advice during the day, a relaxed evening in the old town and a short, convenient trip to the exhibition grounds. Visitors from Bavaria, Germany, Lower Austria and Styria in particular like to combine the fair with a stay in the centre of Wels.
What to expect at the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse
A key part of the experience is the extensive supporting programme of expert talks, panel discussions, workshops and special shows.
Experts from Austria and abroad provide insight into current research and practical solutions around energy efficiency, heating replacement, thermal renovation and sustainable construction.
Especially at a time of numerous subsidies for switching to climate-friendly heating systems, the fair offers product-independent guidance –
a good starting point for rethinking house building, renovation and energy supply.
Opening hours of the Energiesparmesse
The WEBUILD Energiesparmesse 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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse 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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse
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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse, 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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse with your dog
Many visitors would like to bring their dog to the fair.
At the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse, 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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse with children
On the public days, the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse is also of interest to families.
Demonstrations, special shows and the various themed worlds offer plenty to see for young and old, for example around smart home and electric mobility.
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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse?
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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse, 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 machinery, live 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 are the FAQ for WEBUILD Energiesparmesse in Wels?
What is the WEBUILD Energiesparmesse in Wels?
The WEBUILD Energiesparmesse is Austria's leading trade fair for building, energy, bathrooms and living. It takes place at the Wels Exhibition Centre and combines the areas of construction, bathroom/sanitary, heating/energy and living.
What does WEBUILD mean?
WEBUILD is the name under which the Wels Energiesparmesse brings together the areas of construction, bathroom, energy and living. Energiesparmesse and WEBUILD refer to the same event at the Wels Exhibition Centre.
When does the Energiesparmesse take place?
The fair is held annually over several trade and public days. The current dates are published by the organiser on the official website.
Where does the Energiesparmesse 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 available in the online ticket shop and at the box office.
What is the difference between trade days and public days?
On the trade days the fair is aimed at crafts, retail and industry; on the public days at private builders, renovators and all interested visitors.
How many halls does the Energiesparmesse have?
The fair extends across many halls of the Wels Exhibition Centre, including the new Hall 22 for the construction area.
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.
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 WEBUILD Energiesparmesse, dogs are permitted with a muzzle and lead; the organiser's rules apply. At Hotel Ploberger, dogs are welcome on request.
Is the Energiesparmesse 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 the fair suitable for a multi-day visit?
Yes. Given the size of the fair and its four specialist areas, several days leave enough time to explore all themed worlds 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.