FAQ – Questions and Answers
TIERisch gut takes place on November 28, 2026 and November 29, 2026.
Yes, we have some great interactive formats for visitor dogs at TIERisch gut:
Tickets are available through our online shop.
You can find prices here under visitor information.
No cash payment is possible on-site!
Do people with disabilities pay for admission?
People with disabilities receive a ticket for free admission upon presentation of their disability ID at the entrance.
How do I get to the fair by shuttle bus?
The barrier-free Messe-Express runs between Karlsruhe Main Station and the exhibition grounds. You can find the exact departure times for TIERisch gut on our event page.
Are there accessible parking spaces?
Yes, 56 designated disabled parking spaces are located in the front rows of parking lot P1, directly in front of the main entrance.
Are there accessible toilets?
Yes, disabled-accessible WCs are available in all open hall areas; there are also changing rooms for adults.
Can I rent a wheelchair on-site?
Yes, free wheelchair rental is available on the day of the event. Please contact the German Red Cross at 0721-3720 5230 and use the main entrance for pickup.
May I bring my service dog?
Yes, guide dogs, signal dogs, and other service dogs with appropriate identification/documentation are permitted on the grounds.
You can get a discounted parking ticket through the Messe Karlsruhe online shop for the special price of €7.00.
You can conveniently purchase your parking ticket in advance here.
To book an RV parking space, please use the PDF document.
Please fill out the fields on page 2 directly in the PDF, save the file under a new/extended name, and send the file via email.
RVs are only considered pre-registered if the form is sent at least 12 days before the start of the fair.
Yes, we offer a special family ticket.
Valid for 2 adults, all own children up to 18 years old, and the family dog living in the household. The ticket applies exclusively to people and dogs belonging to your own family or shared household. Additional adults, adult children, accompanying persons, or other dogs are not included.
Messe Karlsruhe
Messeallee 1
D-76287 Rheinstetten
Information on how to get here by car, train, or plane can be found here directly on the Messe Karlsruhe website.
TIERisch gut is open on Saturday, Nov 28, 2026, and Sunday, Nov 29, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
You can find all the information in the Dates and Directions section
We offer a shuttle service between the main train station and the exhibition center. You can find the current departure times in this PDF
Please note that the ticket for TIERisch gut does not include the use of public transport. However, we do offer a special trade fair shuttle.
You can find all the information about this here on the Messe Karlsruhe website.
We have created an informative and entertaining daily program for you. You can find the program directly on our website
Yes, Wi-Fi is available throughout the entire show grounds:
- Free Usage: The first 4 hours per mobile device are free.
- Extension: An additional 3 hours cost €5 and can be purchased with a voucher.
- Vouchers Available: On-site at the Business Center in the Event Hall (cash payment only) or online via our portal page (credit card payment only).
- Premium Wi-Fi: For higher demands, Premium Wi-Fi is available without bandwidth limitations – bookable online via Messe Karlsruhe or at the Business Center at the West Entrance.
- Technical Details: The standard IEEE 802.11 n/ac is supported, with a maximum speed of up to 8 Mbit/s per device.
- Note: During periods of very high user traffic, speed or reception may be limited in individual hall areas.
Visitor dogs are very welcome. They require a valid rabies vaccination (vaccination certificate will be checked at the entrance) and a ticket. No other health certificates are NOT required. Dog tickets are available exclusively through our online shop.
Admission only with valid rabies vaccination
Dogs brought to this event must be demonstrably vaccinated against rabies at least three weeks prior to the event (please bring vaccination certificate/EU pet passport). The rabies vaccination is valid for 12 months from the date of vaccination. If a longer validity is to be claimed, this must be proven by an entry of the validity in the vaccination certificate or EU pet passport in the “Valid until” field. If a rabies-vaccinated dog receives a booster vaccination against rabies before the existing vaccination expires, the so-called 3-week period is waived. In the case of a first vaccination, the dog must have been at least 3 months old at the time of vaccination, and the vaccination must have been administered at least 21 days prior to the event. Young dogs (under 15 weeks old) born and raised in Germany that have no or not yet effective rabies vaccination protection are only admitted if the owner presents a veterinary certificate stating that the dog has been examined and found free of clinical signs of rabies. This certificate must not be older than 10 days. Young dogs or cats from abroad (under 15 weeks old) are not permitted.
Yes, food and drinks can be purchased directly at the fair. You can choose from the following treats in the various areas:
Hall 1
Jacks Tasty
Fresh burgers & hot dogs, drinks
Coffeebike Emma´s
The Coffeebike offers fresh barista and coffee specialties, cold drinks, and snacks.
Mainburger
Bratwurst, currywurst, fries, spit-roasted pork, mushroom pan, drinks
BBQ-Bude
Burgers and drinks
FÄCHERFRITTEN (Fries)
Fries with various toppings, drinks
yummynic
Soft serve and slushies, fresh bubble waffles with various toppings, drinks
Hülle & Fülle
Delicious regional handmade maultaschen in various styles, drinks
Visitor Concourse
FÄCHERFRITTEN (Pizza)
Freshly topped pizzas: salami, ham, margherita and more (also vegan/vegetarian), drinks
Coffeebike
Coffee specialties and cold drinks, as well as cake
Spätzleswagen Schwanen
Spätzle with various toppings and sauces, roasted maultaschen with egg, drinks
PICKUP NORD
Hot food, snacks, drinks
Action Hall
Le Café
Snacks, drinks, coffee specialties
2Dog tickets are available through our online shop.
Dogs are only admitted with a valid rabies vaccination.
You can find prices here under visitor information
Photography and filming at TIERisch gut is permitted for private, non-commercial use.
Photography and filming for commercial use (including, but not limited to, the resale of images and films in digital or printed form) is subject to restrictions and requires explicit permission from the organizer. For this, please contact geschaeftsstelle[@]vdh-bw[.]de
Yes, we offer an extensive program on-site for our youngest fair visitors. On-site childcare is also provided. Children are professionally supervised in the Kids Area. Please note that due to capacity, we may not always be able to accommodate all children.
Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable. Discount codes cannot be redeemed retroactively. Discount codes cannot be paid out in cash.
The Landesverband Baden-Württemberg für Hundewesen e.V. is the organizer of this trade fair, where photo and film material will be produced.
The Landesverband Baden-Württemberg für Hundewesen e.V. uses these materials as part of its reporting on today’s event, for its general press and public relations work—particularly on social media, the association’s website, and in other association media—as well as for documentation purposes. Furthermore, the material may be passed on to other media outlets for public relations purposes.
If you do not wish to be recorded, please report to the exhibition office.
The data stored by us will be deleted as soon as it is no longer required for its intended purpose and there are no legal retention obligations preventing its deletion.
Landesverband Baden-Württemberg für Hundewesen e.V.
Schanzenweg 6, 54331 Pellingen
www.vdh-bw.de
Register of Associations of the District Court of Stuttgart VR1509
Executive Board: Nicolas Jäger, Maximilian Wächter, Christina Kropfinger
Smoking is only permitted in the designated areas.
