International trade fair for handicrafts & hobbies

h+h cologne is the leading trade fair for handicrafts & hobbies and the industry's biggest inspiration and ordering platform. This is where its most creative minds come together to exchange ideas about the latest collections, trends and services relating to knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery and handicrafts.

In addition to numerous product innovations, trade visitors will also be offered an exciting event programme. The focus is clearly on the needs of the specialised trade. The h+h cologne provides the ideal network and the right learning content for gaining and sharing knowledge - for greater competitiveness and future viability in the handicraft industry.

The next h+h cologne will take place from 7 March 2025 to 9 March 2025 under the key theme ‘Local Retail: Creating the Future’.

Register now as an exhibitor at h+h cologne 2025!

Register now as an exhibitor for h+h cologne 2025 and secure your stand at the leading international trade fair for handicrafts & hobbies.

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Book a deep dive workshop now!

In the Academy Zone, you can look forward to 90-minute deep dive workshops in which industry experts share practical solutions for the future of local retail. Under the motto ‘Local Retail: Creating the Future’, the focus will be on current and upcoming challenges. The workshops can be booked now!

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Key theme for 2025

Local Retail: Creating the Future. Make sure your business is prepared for the challenges of tomorrow! At h+h cologne 2025 we will convey sustainable strategies of success for making the local retail future-proof.

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Are you a young start-up or would you like to try out h+h cologne as an exhibitor after a long break? Then take advantage of our attractive offers now and secure your stand for 2025!

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h+h cologne 2024 in figures

300

exhibitors from 40 countries

48.000 qm

gross exhibition space

Top 5 countries

Germany, China, Turkey, Italy, the Netherlands

More than 12.000 visitors

from 78 countries

Secure your hotel for h+h cologne 2025!

h+h cologne 2025 will take place once only from 7 to 9 March 2025. The first set-up day falls on Rose Monday - the highlight of Cologne Carnival! To make your planning as convenient as possible, we have reserved exclusive hotel allotments for you, which can be booked up to 63 days before the trade fair.

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Expand your market opportunities to North America!

Join our h+h americas platform for the North American Handicraft Industry, now also including hobby, craft and artists‘ supplies.

Learn more about our show taking place near Chicago from 7 - 9 May 2025!

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