Internationale Handwerksmesse 2025
Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM) is a Germany-based trade fair for construction, renovation, and refurbishment activities. The platform where talented professionals meet, network and exchange expertise gathers annually more than 120,000 visitors worldwide in Munich. The approaching edition will take place from 12 to 16 March 2025. Messe Munich will host the event, which will run concurrently with the ZUKUNFT HANDWERK and Garten München fairs.
International Craft Fair 2025 expects more than 950 exhibitors to display their latest and most innovative products across the venue’s halls. In five days, exhibitors will have the great opportunity to feature their masterpieces in modern and traditional crafting and receive strong media attention for their brand. The 2025 edition will continue to benefit from the effective collaboration with the co-located events Garten München and Handwerk&Design, offering the audience the exciting and rich experience of visiting three key exhibitions.
At IHM 2025, all participants can explore the latest trends and innovations in building, design and renovation technologies and get inspired by new ideas for their homes and gardens. Multiple networking activities, live demonstrations, competitions, and presentations covering the most challenging industry topics will complement Internationale Handwerksmesse 2025.
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Information
Internationale Handwerksmesse (IHM for short) is a trade fair dedicated to building, renovating and modernising activities. Everything, from A to Z, about craft can be found at the expo. Each year since 1949, the International Craft Fair becomes a place where theory and practice meet and transform Messe Munich into an exciting craft stage for top-skilled professionals to show their talent.
IHM is held simultaneously with two other key German trade fairs:
- Handwerk&Design: showcases high-quality craftsmanship, arts and designs in jewellery, furniture and ceramics. It includes the international shows EXEMPLA, TALENTE, SCHMUCK and MEISTER DER MODERNE;
- Garten München: displays garden technology, landscaping, and outdoor living.
Who can you meet there
Internationale Handwerksmesse is a leading German B2B and B2C trade fair for craftsmen and skilled professionals in the building, design and renovation area. Top experts and specialists from the entire craft supply chain gather annually to present their top-quality art pieces, mostly focusing on living, kitchen culture, and sustainability in everyday life.
The exhibitors come to IHM motivated to share their love of crafting art, show their innovative products, thus solidifying their market positions, whether in modern or traditional crafts.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 951 | 762 | 189 |
| Visitors | 105,333 | 101,962 | 3,371 |
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| Exhibitors | 959 | 796 | 163 |
| Visitors | 121,522 | 119,106 | 2,416 |
What makes it special
Besides the extensive range of products on display during the expo, what makes IHM a must-visit event for crafting are the following highlights, part of it:
- The Good Form: a competition for the guild of the carpentry and joinery trade;
- Forum Das Haus: a thematic area for learning, practising and exchanging advice and experience with the experts, mainly on house building, PV systems and energy saving;
- YoungGeneration: a show meant for young talents to gain valuable knowledge and learn directly from leading trainers and industry experts;
- INNOVATION WINS!: a special exhibition dedicated to creative entrepreneurs who showcase their cutting-edge products and solutions focusing on energy efficiency, sustainable practices and digitalisation in the sector;
- The Federal Innovation Awards: awards for exceptional and innovative achievements in the craft sector.
Quick info
| Organiser: | GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH |
| Also called: | IHM 2025 |
| Founded: | 1949 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | Internationale Handwerksmesse 2026 |
| Sectors: | Household goods | Glassware | Ceramics |
| Website: | Internationale Handwerksmesse official website |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
Internationale Handwerksmesse at a glance:
- 950+ exhibitors
- 32,000+ m2 of exhibition area
- 120,000+ visitors
- held in parallel with Garten München and Handwerk&Design
Next editions
Internationale Handwerksmesse 2026
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