HANNOVER, Germany -  A new Climate Ticket will allow visitors and exhibitors to LIGNA 2025 to travel on public transportation free of charge and CO₂-neutral within the greater Hannover area with a valid show ticket, courtesy of Deutsche Messe in cooperation with the ÜSTRA network. Free travel on local public transport within the ÜSTRA network is also available to media representatives with a valid trade show press pass.

“With the new Climate Ticket, we are enabling all LIGNA participants to travel to the trade fair conveniently, cost-effectively, and sustainably," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, CEO of Deutsche Messe AG. "Just in time for LIGNA’s 50th anniversary, this is a great early birthday present. As a company, we are actively contributing to reducing CO₂ emissions while also easing the burden on transport infrastructure and enhancing Hanover’s attractiveness as a trade fair location."

The Climate Ticket is effective March 21 and applies to all Deutsche Messe trade shows in the Hannover area.

Public transport information for LIGNA participants
The LIGNA visitor ticket, exhibitor pass, or valid press pass also serves as a ticket for local public transport in Hanover and the surrounding region (ÜSTRA network).  Visitor information on traveling to LIGNA with the Climate Ticket is available at:
ligna.de/en/for-visitors/travel/index-2. Exhibitor information on traveling to LIGNA with the Climate Ticket is available at:
ligna.de/en/for-exhibitors/travel/, and media information on traveling to LIGNA with the Climate Ticket can be found at: ligna.de/en/press/travel/.

About LIGNA
The world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry, LIGNA takes place May 26-30 at the fairgrounds in Hannover. The biennial show is jointly organized by Deutsche Messe and VDMA Woodworking Machinery Association. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, LIGNA showcases the entire range of products and services for the primary and secondary industries: tools, machines and systems for custom and mass production, surface technology, wood-based panel production, sawmill technology, energy from wood, machine components and automation technology, as well as machines and systems for forestry. For more information visit ligna.de.