Exhibition Stand Basel – Your Stand Builder for Messe Basel since 1987
In brief
Messe Basel (MCH Group) offers 141,000 m² of exhibition space in the CH/DE/FR tri-border region, 15 minutes from the EuroAirport. EXFAIR has been building exhibition stands here since 1987 – at ILMAC, Swissbau, IGEHO and Art Basel among others – including DE–CH customs clearance, with a workshop around 130 km away.
Messe Basel at a glance
The Messe Basel (MCH Group) is Switzerland’s most important exhibition venue and one of the most significant in Europe. With around 141,000 m² of exhibition space, modern halls and an international audience, it provides ideal conditions for strong trade show appearances. Its most prominent events include Art Basel (world-leading art fair), ILMAC (laboratory and process technology), Swissbau (building & real estate) and IGEHO (hotel, restaurant & catering). Messe Basel is located at the tri-border region of Switzerland, Germany and France, just minutes from Basel-Mulhouse Airport, and is easily accessible by tram, train and car.
What makes a convincing stand
As an exhibition stand builder based in southern Germany near the Swiss border, EXFAIR has been building stands at Messe Basel for over 35 years. Short distances, smooth customs clearance and close cooperation with local partners ensure a stress-free trade show appearance in Basel.
Last updated: September 2026. Prices and lead times are guide values; the written quote is binding.
Your exhibition stand partner for Messe Basel – EXFAIR, just one hour from Basel in southern Germany.
Services from a single source
EXFAIR realises individual exhibition stands for all halls and events at Messe Basel: system stands with fabric & print covering, LED concepts, custom builds, truss systems and full service including customs clearance, assembly, dismantling and storage in Villingen-Schwenningen.
Upcoming Trade Fair Dates
2026
EXFAIR supports you from initial concept to final dismantling of your exhibition stand:
2027
EXFAIR supports you from the initial quote through to the dismantling of the trade show booth:
Frequently Asked Questions
Trade Fair FAQs
In Basel, the stand design guidelines of the respective event apply. Stands over 50 m² and structures above the zone-dependent building heights (roughly 4 to 9 m depending on stand position) must be approved by the organiser; the submission deadline differs per fair – for Swissbau 2026, for example, it was the end of September 2025. EXFAIR handles approval and DE–CH customs clearance from a single source. The current guidelines of Messe Basel or the respective organiser are authoritative.
EXFAIR builds at ILMAC, Swissbau, IGEHO, Art Basel and other events at Messe Basel.
EXFAIR is based in Villingen-Schwenningen, around 130 km from Basel. Short distances mean fast response times, cost-efficient logistics, and smooth DE-CH customs handling.
The system stands: 10–12 weeks in advance. Custom builds: 20–24 weeks. Customs clearance is coordinated by EXFAIR.
Yes. Storage in Villingen-Schwenningen (130 km away) saves customs effort and transport costs for every Basel trade fair appearance.
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Location Info
Trade Fair Key Figures:
141,000 m² of exhibition space, located at the CH/DE/FR tri-border area, 15 minutes from Basel-Mulhouse Airport
Directions & Location:
Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Switzerland. Tram lines 1/2/8 to stop at Messeplatz. Located directly at the CH/DE/FR tri-border area, 15 minutes from Basel-Mulhouse Airport. EXFAIR handles DE-CH customs clearance.
EXFAIR Experience at this Trade Fair:
EXFAIR has been building exhibition stands at Messe Basel since 1987 as a South German stand builder around 130 km away. Focus areas: laboratory and process technology (ILMAC), construction & real estate (Swissbau), hotel & gastronomy (IGEHO).
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