Events in exclusive,
listed industrial
architecture
1
500
Mostly barrier-free
Within walking distance of the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds and Confex, spacious outdoor terrace
Exhibitions, receptions, corporate events, evening events
Food Service
Whether it’s a reception, corporate event, exhibition, or evening event, Design Post allows you to create unique event experiences. Our catering partners provide the perfect catering and exquisite culinary delights for you and your guests.
Please contact us, we will be happy to advise you: sales@koelncongress.de
Event requests
Are you an event planner looking to book your event at one of our locations? Or are you an exhibitor at one of Koelnmesse’s trade fair events in search of suitable premises to complement your stand during the trade fair?
From brainstorming and developing a powerful experience concept to all organisational issues, our sales team is available at sales@koelncongress.de to help you make sure your event receives the attention it deserves.
Or submit your non-binding event request here.
Location
Design Post is located on the right bank of the Rhine in the Deutz district, close to Cologne city center and in the immediate vicinity of the Koelnmesse exhibition grounds — opposite the Koelnmesse Congress Center East. It is conveniently located between highway connections and the “Köln Messe / Deutz” ICE train station.
Design Post Köln
Deutz-Mülheimer Straße 22a
D-50679 Cologne
Arrival
Tram line 1
(towards Bensberg) to the “Bahnhof Deutz / Messe” stop
Tram line 9
(towards Königsforst) to the “Bahnhof Deutz / Messe” stop
Follow the pedestrian signs to the Congress Center East. On the opposite side, behind the Dorint Hotel building complex, you will find Design Post Cologne. It is about a 9-minute walk away.
Tram line 3
(towards Thielenbruch) to the “Koelnmesse” stop
Tram line 4
(towards Schlebusch) to the “Koelnmesse” stop
The “Koelnmesse” stop is located in the immediate vicinity of Design Post Cologne (behind the Dorint Hotel building complex)
From the central station / cathedral:
S-Bahn lines S6, S11, S12, or S13 (towards Köln-Nippes, Neuss, or Worringen) to the “Köln Messe / Deutz” stop. From there, follow the pedestrian signs to Congress-Centrum Ost. On the opposite side, behind the Dorint Hotel building complex, you will find Design Post Cologne. It is about a 9-minute walk away.
Three international airports in the region can be reached directly via the ICE train station “Köln Messe / Deutz”:
- Frankfurt / Main Airport: 60 minutes drive
- Düsseldorf Airport: 30 minutes drive
- Cologne / Bonn Airport: 15 minutes drive
From Cologne / Bonn Airport:
Take S-Bahn line S 19 (towards Düren) to the “Köln Messe / Deutz” stop. From there, follow the pedestrian signs to the Congress-Centrum Ost. On the opposite side, behind the Dorint Hotel building complex, you will find Design Post Köln. It is about a 9-minute walk away.
Ten motorways converge in Cologne. With the parking levels on the roofs of the halls and the newly built car park, a total of over 15,000 parking spaces are available within walking distance of the trade fair grounds.
Tip: The NUNAV navigation app is available free of charge to help you get to your parking space with as little traffic as possible. NUNAV is a collaborative navigation system with real-time traffic forecasts that update every second. It uses artificial intelligence to distribute traffic across the entire road network and not just a few main routes. The system guides you directly to your free event parking space while helping you avoiding traffic in the process.
History
The Design Post is located in the historic three-hinged arch hall of the former Cologne-Deutz post office, which was built between 1910 and 1914 as a parcel post office. The imposing building served as a central hub for international shipping and handled the sharp increase in parcel traffic before the First World War. The building also included extensive track and operating facilities.
The solid steel structure is considered an important example of early industrial architecture and reflects the engineering advances of the time. During World War II, the Deutz post office was severely damaged, rebuilt, and used as a parcel handling center. After the privatization of the German Federal Post Office, the site lost its original function in the 1990s.
The three-hinged arch hall was the only part of the original post office building to be preserved and was listed as a historic monument in 1988. In 2005, the Dutch architectural firm OIII carried out a sensitive renovation in line with historic preservation guidelines. Since 2006, the hall has been used as a showroom for international furniture and interior design brands.
