The German capital has a colourful and varied schedule of events in store for the FRUIT LOGISTICA Berlin (7-9 February), many of which will continue well into the evening, long after the trade fair has closed for the day. Berlin’s unique atmosphere boasts a wide range of cultural and entertainment alternatives which are the perfect complement to a visit to the world’s leading fruit industry trade fair. You will find Berlin to be a cosmopolitan metropolis, with inner city department stores and businesses remaining open until 10 pm. In addition, the Berlinale, one of the international film industry’s most important events, takes place at the same time as the FRUIT LOGISTICA (7-17 February).
Berlin’s attractive day and night-time programme with more than 6,000 restaurants, bars and clubs ensures that any visit to Berlin will be one to remember. Entertainment, sports, shopping, culture: There is always something happening in Berlin. If you are looking to round off the evening with that special musical or cultural touch, there are three opera houses and more than 150 theatres and stages to choose from. You may like to attend the fast-paced and energetic show “Wine, Women & Song” at star restaurateur Hans-Peter Wodarz’ restaurant-cum-theatre Palazzo, for instance, or to marvel at “Spectacular Revue Highlights” at the Friedrichstadtpalast.

Reduced hotel prices for the FRUIT LOGISTICA 2008

Messe Berlin is offering a number of package trips in cooperation with smart and more GmbH. You can book flights and train tickets and make hotel reservations at www.smart-fairs.de. Most hotel reservations made via smart and more GmbH include a free shuttle service to the exhibition grounds.
Hotel reservations can also be made at excellent conditions through the HRS Hotel Reservation Service: www.hrs.de, e-mail: office@hrs.de, tel.: ++49 (0)1805-477 000, fax: ++49 (0)18055-2077 666.
Berlin Tourismus Marketing GmbH (BTM) also has a site for online hotel reservations. Further information about the capital Berlin can be found at www.berlin-tourist-information.de.
The FRUIT LOGISTICA 2008 Berlin takes place from 7 to 9 February and will be open daily from 9 am to 6 pm. Admission tickets can be purchased online (www.fruitlogistica.de under “Visitor information/Ticket sales”) for the special price of €22 (day pass) and €52 (three-day ticket). Admission at the box office on the day costs €25 for a single day or €60 for the three-day pass. Three-day passes including admission to the Fresh Produce Forum: Fruit and Vegetables can be purchased for €85. All tickets include the trade fair catalogue, admission to the forums in all exhibition halls and to FRESHCONEX.