Shuttle Service to the Gala Evening on February 7, 2026


Photo: fussballmuseum

On February 7, 2026, the gala evening and award ceremonies of the 39th International Racing Pigeon Exhibition will take place at the German Football Museum.

Key Information at a Glance

  • Event: Galaabend mit Preisverleihung der 39. Internationalen Brieftauben-Ausstellung
  • Date: Samstag, 7. Februar 2026
  • Venue: Deutsches Fußballmuseum, Dortmund
  • Entry: ab 18:00 Uhr
  • Start: 19:00 Uhr
  • Shuttle participation requires: gültige Eintrittskarte für den Galaabend
  • Shuttle service: free transport between Messe Dortmund, nearby hotels, and the museum

Shuttle Service – Outbound

To ensure a comfortable and stress-free journey for visitors between Messe Dortmund, the surrounding hotels, and the German Football Museum (approx. 4 km), a free shuttle service with modern coaches is offered by the association.

Bus 1

17:30 - Westfalenhalle
17:35 - Mercure Hotel Messe Dortmund
17:40 - Steigenberger Hotel
(also serves guests of the nearby Dorint Hotel)
Then onward to the German Football Museum

Bus 2

17:45 - Westfalenhalle
17:50 - Mercure Hotel Messe Dortmund
17:55 - Steigenberger Hotel
Then onward to the German Football Museum

Bus 3

18:00 - Westfalenhalle
18:05 - Mercure Hotel Messe Dortmund
18:10 - Steigenberger Hotel
Then onward to the German Football Museum


Shuttle Service – Return Journey

Three buses

from 23:00
Frequency: every 15 minutes
Service: Return to the hotels and Messe Dortmund


Hotels near Messe Dortmund

Visitors attending the 39th International Racing Pigeon Exhibition can stay in three conveniently located hotels near the Messe Dortmund exhibition halls. All hotels are within walking distance and well connected to the shuttle service.

Mercure Hotel Messe Dortmund

  • Integrated directly into the Westfalenhallen complex
  • 4-star hotel with 139 air-conditioned rooms
  • Quiet, green location opposite the Signal Iduna Park
  • Direct access to Dortmund’s convention center

Steigenberger Hotel Dortmund

  • Opposite the Messe & Congress Center
  • Walking distance to the exhibition halls, Westfalenpark, and Signal Iduna Park
  • 166 rooms and suites
  • High-quality furnishings with timeless design

Dorint Hotel Dortmund

  • Central location, only 700 m from the exhibition halls
  • 221 rooms
  • Excellent transport connections
  • On-site restaurant “Davidis”

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