About Bauma Munich
Bauma is the world's largest trade fair for construction machinery, building material plant, mining machines and construction vehicles, held every three years in Munich, Germany. Now in its 34th edition, Bauma is the single most important global event for the construction equipment industry — a one-stop showcase of every major OEM, dealer and component supplier on the planet.
Bauma 2028 runs from 5 to 11 April 2028 at Messe München, Europe's largest exhibition ground at 614,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor display area. Over 3,500 exhibitors from 60+ countries attend each edition, with more than 600,000 trade visitors from 200+ countries — making Bauma the largest construction-industry gathering on earth.
Indian construction companies, infrastructure contractors, mining operators, equipment dealers and infrastructure-finance professionals attend Bauma to source the latest excavators, cranes, drilling rigs, road-building machinery, concrete equipment, attachments and components. Most of the world's heavy-equipment innovations of the next 3 years are launched at Bauma — including new electrified, autonomous and digital-construction technologies.
More Than Travel arranges the complete Bauma delegation package — Schengen business visa, return flights from Delhi via Frankfurt or Munich, a 4★ hotel that we book up to 12 months in advance (Munich hotels sell out very early for Bauma week), fair badge registration, daily transfers between hotel and venue, and an optional Salzburg / Innsbruck weekend extension.
Why Attend Bauma Munich?
Bauma happens only once every three years — missing it means waiting until 2031. Here's why Indian construction and mining buyers prioritise this fair above all others:
- Every major global OEM under one roof — Caterpillar, Komatsu, Volvo, Liebherr, JCB, SANY, XCMG, Hyundai, Doosan, Putzmeister — all in one week.
- 614,000 sqm of indoor + outdoor display — full-size machines you can climb on, test and inspect, not just brochure photos.
- New product launches — manufacturers time their biggest reveals for Bauma; expect to see autonomous, electrified, hydrogen-powered and digital-construction breakthroughs.
- Direct access to OEM senior leadership — sales heads, regional directors and technical specialists are present in person, far more accessible than at any office visit.
- Best pricing — Bauma-week order books often carry exhibition discounts of 5–12%; financing options are typically more flexible.
- Industry intelligence — competitor analysis, supply-chain mapping, dealer network discovery — done in days instead of months.
- Spring in Bavaria — early-April weather is pleasant, and Munich's beer gardens, BMW Welt and Salzburg add-on make for an excellent combined trip.
2028 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Messe München, Munich, Germany.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
Outdoor demonstration areas at Bauma are unique to this fair — you can see machines actually operating: excavators digging, cranes lifting, concrete pumps in action. Plan at least 3–4 days at the fair to cover the ground meaningfully.
Who Should Attend?
- Infrastructure and construction companies evaluating new equipment fleets
- Equipment dealers and distributors exploring brand partnerships or new product lines
- Mining operators sourcing extraction, hauling and processing machinery
- Real-estate developers looking at tower cranes, concrete equipment and formwork systems
- Rental fleet operators renewing or expanding fleet inventory
- OEM channel partners meeting their principals and competitors in person
Our Bauma Munich Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to Bauma Munich for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi to Munich via Frankfurt or direct, on Lufthansa, Air India, Emirates or Qatar Airways. Connecting flights with comfortable layovers.
4★ Hotel — booked early
Munich hotels sell out 12+ months before Bauma. We block our inventory early to secure hotels with reasonable proximity to Messe München (S-Bahn or U-Bahn accessible).
Schengen Business Visa
End-to-end Schengen visa support — invitation letter from Messe München, financial documents checklist, application filing, biometrics appointment, status tracking. 10–15 working days.
Fair Pass & Add-Ons
Bauma badge registration, daily transfers Messe München, India helpline 24×7, optional Salzburg / Innsbruck / BMW Welt extension on closing day.
Past Bauma Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Bauma 2028?
Bauma 2028 runs 5–11 April 2028 at Messe München, Munich, Germany — 7 days of exhibition. Bauma is held only every 3 years; the previous edition was April 2025. Daily exhibition hours are 09:30 – 18:30. Indoor + outdoor display spans 614,000 square metres.
How much does a Bauma tour from India cost?
Indicative all-inclusive cost from Delhi on twin sharing: 7 nights / 8 days = ₹2.85–3.85 lakh per person. Includes return flights, 4★ hotel near Messe München, daily breakfast, Schengen visa support, Bauma badge, daily transfers. Hotels are the biggest variable — early booking (10–12 months ahead) makes a 25–35% difference in cost.
When should I start visa application for Bauma 2028?
Apply 6–10 weeks before travel. Schengen processing is 10–15 working days; appointments at VFS can take 2–4 weeks during peak periods. For Bauma 2028 (April 2028), start visa application no later than early February 2028. We block visa-appointment slots for our group clients as soon as the appointment calendar opens.
Why are Munich hotels so expensive for Bauma?
Bauma brings 600,000+ visitors to Munich in 7 days — hotel demand exceeds supply for 30 kilometres around the city. Hotel rates during Bauma week are typically 4–8× normal rates. The only way to manage cost is to book early. We secure our hotel inventory 10–12 months ahead at our annual contract rates, which is why our package pricing stays stable.
Can I extend my Bauma trip to a Europe holiday?
Yes — Bauma's location in Bavaria makes Salzburg (1.5 hours by train), Innsbruck (2 hours), Zurich (3.5 hours) and Vienna (4 hours) easy add-ons. Schengen visa lets you travel across 27 European countries on the same visa. Typical extensions: 3–5 nights, ₹45,000–95,000 per person additional.