Exhibition and Congress Center Münsterland

Exhibition and Congress Center Münsterland (Roland Borgmann)

For almost 100 years, the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland has stood as the largest event center in the region for the organization and implementation of international trade fairs, congresses, conferences and events of all kinds.

Whether corporate presentations or large public events such as concerts, comedy and musicals - the team of the Messe und Congress Centrum knows the neuralgic points of almost every type of event and above all: how to master them easily.

20,000 m² of exhibition halls and 10,000 m² of open-air grounds are available for exhibitions and presentations. The versatility and multifunctionality of the Messe und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland offer space for every type of event.

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All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - accessible for people with walking disabilities and for wheelchair users".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There are 26 parking spaces for people with disabilities in the P1-North and P2-South parking lots. 
  • The “MCC Halle Münsterland” bus stop is located 200 meters away. 
  • All guest-accessible areas and facilities are either step-free/at ground level or accessible via a ramp or elevator.
  • There are no gradients of more than 6%.
  • All doors and passageways accessible to guests are at least 90 cm wide.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users in the halls.
  • Public restrooms for people with disabilities are available in the following locations: Congress Area (basement), North Main Hall, South Main Hall, South Forum, and South Exhibition Hall. The restrooms are accessible from at least one side (minimum 80 cm).
  • A flip-up grab bar is provided on at least the accessible side of the restroom.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with hearing impairment".

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • There is no clearly visible alarm.
  • There are audio induction loop system.
  • An outgoing emergency call in the elevator is confirmed audibly. Alternatively stairs are available. 

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

All areas relevant for testing meet the quality criteria of the label "Accessibility certified - partially accessible for people with visual impairments". 

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • Service dogs are welcome.
  • The entrance area is designed with high visual contrast.
  • The walkways in front of the entrance doors are marked with uninterrupted tactile and visual markings (e.g., floor indicators).
  • Signage (for wayfinding) is designed with clearly legible, high-contrast text.
  • All elevated areas accessible to guests are illuminated with bright, glare-free lighting.
  • An emergency call made in the elevator is confirmed with an audible signal. The floor being served is announced by voice in the elevator.
  • Stairs have visually contrasting edges on at least the first and last steps. 
  • Stairs have handrails on both sides. 
  • Information is not available in raised lettering or Braille.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF

Some information on accessibility are listed below. For detailed information please see the evaluation report.

  • The name or logo of the facility is clearly recognizable from the outside.
  • The objectives of the paths are always within sight or signs in visible distance are available.
  • There is no colored or pictorial guidance system available.
  • There is no information in easy language.

Evaluation report: Download as PDF