The Haus-Garten-Freizeit (HGF) is one of Germany’s largest public trade fairs: nine days of shopping, advice, and hands-on activities centered around living, building, gardening, culinary delights, pets, and leisure \u2013 ideal for families, DIY fans, and anyone who wants to make their home more beautiful or smarter. In parallel, HANDWERK live<\/a> is running: Here, guilds, businesses, and young talents demonstrate how modern craftsmanship works \u2013 with demonstrations, advice, and many “hands-on” moments. Both events are closely intertwined and showcase their strengths as a duo. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The date for the double event is Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, February 8, 2026<\/strong> on the grounds of the Leipzig Trade Fair<\/strong>. The dates are officially confirmed; HANDWERK live runs congruently over the same period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For 2026, the daily opening hours are communicated as 9:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM \u2013 leaving enough time to explore halls, attend demonstrations, and calmly test, compare, and shop.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The HGF focuses on worlds of experience instead of mere product lines: Garden & Green Living<\/strong>, Crafts & Building<\/strong>, Pleasure & Culinary Arts<\/strong>, Family Experience<\/strong> with farm and pet area, show kitchens, hands-on activities and stage program. The idea: find inspiration, talk directly to exhibitors and \u2013 if it fits \u2013 buy or book right away. At the same time, HANDWERK live demonstrates how traditional techniques and modern innovation go together: from insulation updates to energy-efficient solutions to manufacturing quality and junior formats. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For families looking for a relaxed trade fair day with a program for everyone. For house and apartment owners planning construction or modernization projects. For hobby gardeners and animal lovers who want tips and accessories. And for DIY and craft fans who want to see professionals at work live \u2013 including direct advice. Through the combination with HANDWERK live, you get a market overview and practical knowledge in one place. <\/p>\n Tickets are available from November. Good to know: One ticket is valid for both fairs.<\/a> So you buy once and have access to HGF and HANDWERK live. Ticket prices for 2026 are \u20ac15.00 in advance\/online or \u20ac17.00 at the box office. Reduced admission costs \u20ac12.00 (online) or \u20ac14.00, children (6\u201312 years) pay \u20ac6.50, there are family tickets (\u20ac33.00)<\/strong> as well as an afternoon ticket from 2 PM (\u20ac10.50). Extra practical: Public transport is included \u2013 your trade fair ticket is valid on the day of your visit in MDV tariff zone 110. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Yes. On February 7 and 8, 2026 <\/strong> The motto is “1 ticket \u2013 3 trade fairs<\/strong>“: With the combi-ticket you can also visit the Motorradmesse<\/strong> (motorcycle fair) taking place at the same time \u2013 at no extra charge. Perfect if different interests collide in the family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n For short distances during the trade fair, we recommend our two hotels: the Hotel am Bayrischen Platz<\/a> in the south of the center and the Hotel Alt-Connewitz<\/a> in lively Connewitz. Both are close to the city center with direct public transport connections to the Leipzig Trade Fair (including tram 16 towards Messegel\u00e4nde or S-Bahn). At the Hotel am Bayrischen Platz you are within walking distance of the KarLi and quickly in the city center \u2013 ideal if you need some Leipzig feeling after a long day at the fair. The Hotel Alt-Connewitz offers charming neighborhood flair near the green spaces in the south \u2013 perfect for relaxing. Reliable WLAN, strong coffee in the morning and flexible check-in times ensure that your visit to the fair runs smoothly.<\/p>\n By the way, for both hotels, we have a trade fair deal: With the code lBh_HGF26, you save 5% on all overnight stays from 2026-01-30 \u2013 2026-02-09.<\/strong><\/p>\n Start with a rough plan: What is your main goal \u2013 garden update, kitchen upgrade, pet supplies, or construction project? Check the program beforehand and mark the demonstrations you want to see. Plan breaks in the culinary areas and use the advice directly at the stands \u2013 from financing to funding opportunities. Thanks to the included public transport ticket, you travel stress-free and save yourself the search for parking. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Because Leipzig consistently designs the trade fair duo as an experience and shopping fair: You can test, compare, take things with you \u2013 and at the same time gain sound expertise from the crafts. This saves research time, is fun, and leads to better decisions for home, garden, and leisure more quickly. In addition, there’s the long<\/strong> duration of nine days and the broad range of topics \u2013 ideal for planning a family day or specifically advancing projects. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Haus-Garten-Freizeit & HANDWERK live 2026 are the perfect duo for everyone who wants to combine inspiration and implementation: 2026-01-31 \u2013 2026-02-08, daily 9:30 AM \u2013 6:00 PM, one ticket for both fairs, public transport included \u2013 and at the end, perhaps already the new hedge, the better kitchen, or the next DIY project in your luggage. Leipzig makes the spring kick in February possible \u2013 with trade fair flair, a hands-on mentality, and many “aha!” moments. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14421,"template":"","event-kategorien":[166],"veranstaltung":[164],"class_list":["post-14429","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event-kategorien-messe","veranstaltung-archive"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/14429","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/events"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/14429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15626,"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/events\/14429\/revisions\/15626"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14421"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"event-kategorien","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event-kategorien?post=14429"},{"taxonomy":"veranstaltung","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/littlebighotels.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/veranstaltung?post=14429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}When and where Does the Trade Fair Duo Take Place?<\/h2>\n
What are the Opening Hours?<\/h2>\n
What can I expect at the exhibition grounds?<\/h2>\n
Who should visit?<\/h2>\n
How Do Tickets Work \u2013 and What Do They Cost?<\/h2>\n
Are there Combined Offers with other Fairs?<\/h2>\n
Stay Centrally & Relaxed in our Leipzig Hotels<\/h2>\n
How Do I Best Plan My Trade Fair Day?<\/h2>\n
Why is a Visit in 2026 Particularly Worthwhile?<\/h2>\n
Summary<\/h2>\n