Exhibition centre · Amsterdam
RAI Amsterdam
Complex on Europaplein opened on 2 February 1961; extended several times since (including Elicium in 2009). Run by RAI Amsterdam (RAI Holding B.V.). Next major trade fair here: Horecava, 11–14 January 2027.
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- 12
- halls
- 110,000 m²
- hall space
- 1961
- opened
- Europahal: the largest and oldest hall, a Rijksmonument since 2015 together with the advertising column in front
- Elicium (2009), a 47 m high congress building
Entrances
Which entrance for which route
| Entrance | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Entree C | Luggage lockers when this entrance is in use for the event |
| Entree D (Elicium) | Reception D on the ground floor of the Elicium; prayer room on level −1 |
| Entree K | Luggage lockers when this entrance is in use for the event |
Getting there
How to get there
Rail and local transport
Amsterdam RAI station about 300 m away; metro 52 from Amsterdam Centraal every 5 minutes to “Europaplein” right outside the building.
From Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
About 10 minutes by train to Amsterdam RAI station, then a few minutes' walk.
Car and parking
Multi-storey car parks right on the A10 with number plate recognition; day tickets can be booked online in advance. P+R RAI for continuing into town by metro or tram.
Major trade fairs
What takes place here
IBC – International Broadcasting Convention
One of the two most important trade fairs for film, TV and broadcast technology · every year in September
Horecava
Trade fair for the hospitality industry
Hotels 11–14 January 2027HISWA
Fair for boats and water sports
All dates in the trade fair calendar.
For the day of the fair
Good to know
- If you leave the building during the day, get a stamp at the entrance to get back in.
- On the RAI site only TCA taxis pick up passengers; you'll find other taxis at the pick-up point outside.
- Dropping off and picking up: you can leave the car parks free of charge within 5 minutes.
- Greater Amsterdam: roadworks will cause diversions over the coming years – check your route before you set off.
Hotels near RAI Amsterdam – by straight-line distance to the entrance
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