Videos and articles on leisure, travel and experiences

Leisure time is a space for exercise, socializing, and new experiences. Whether travel, outdoor activities, or cultural events, this section showcases ideas, products, and concepts that shape and develop leisure activities.

Ideas, trends and products for leisure activities, travel and outdoor living

SPYRA Electric water guns

SPYRA presents "the best water pistols in the world" at Spielwarenmesse 2024 SPYRA is a start-up from Munich. Most of the company's water pistols are produced for traditional gamep... Electric water guns - SPYRA


Indoor Ball game Pitjau

The ubiquitous involuntary standstill during the corona pandemic stimulated the imagination of children, parents and toy manufacturers. Including the manufacturer People2Play. The ... Indoor Ball game - Pitjau



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Floating folding boats WOYS

The Ukrainian start-up WOYS specializes in environmentally friendly and sustainable paper toys for children. The idea was born two years ago when family man Mykola Lozinskyi, CEO &... Floating folding boats - WOYS


Zapf Creation Dolls – Spielwarenmesse 2024

Zapf Creation is a renowned German manufacturer of dolls and toys, known for its high-quality dolls, especially baby dolls. The company has a long tradition in the toy industry and... Baby Dolls - Zapf Creation


Helix building blocks - Yamba

Maximilian Saller, Managing Director of Swiss toy manufacturer Yamba, presents Yamba's innovative Helix components to us at the International Toy Fair. The company founders, an eng... Helix building blocks - Yamba


Toverlux Magic Light – Spielwarenmesse 2024

The young Danish company Toverlux will be conjuring up magical lights for the children's room and/or a seasonal atmosphere at home with fairytale silhouettes at the Spielwarenmesse... Magic light - Toverlux



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Einstein Bear – Spielwarenmesse 2019

A bear with a sweeping hairstyle and magnificent beard growth? Introducing: The Einstein bear from Steiff. We had a look at the funny bear with the Albert Einstein look at the Spie... Steiff: Einstein bear


Fehn: Baby toys

Fehn stands for great baby toys like no other company. We had designer Mounnett Löffelmann show us the new Aiko & Yuki collection at the Spielwarenmesse 2019. Fehn: Baby toys


Ankenstein: Gypsum building blocks

Making your own building blocks? You can with Ankenstein. You can produce cleverly designed plaster building blocks yourself. We took a look at this at the Spielwarenmesse 2019! Ankenstein: Gypsum building blocks


Rubie's: Dragons costumes

Dragon Taming Made Easy 3 is about to be released - and Rubie's has of course added the matching Dragons costumes to its range! With the licensed costumes, children can slip straig... Rubie's: Dragons costumes




dekdek: Anti-aggression children

Children have aggression too - but what to do with it? At dekdek, there are great tools for releasing energy in the form of a soft sword or punching bag. We visited them at the Spi... dekdek: Anti-aggression children


Carrera Digital: Camcar VR glasses

Experience racing with Camcar from the driver's perspective - Carrera Digital makes it possible with VR glasses. At the Spielwarenmesse 2019, Andreas Stadlbauer showed us what's ne... Carrera Digital: Camcar VR glasses


Rubie's: Fortnite costumes

Fortnite is currently an absolute trend! Rubie's has secured the license for Fortnite costumes. We had a look at the brand new costumes at the Spielwarenmesse 2019! Rubie's: Fortnite costumes


Rubie's: Marvel costumes

Marvel costumes are very popular with fans. Rubie's has the license for the Marvel costumes. We had Rubie's show us the new products at the 2019 Spielwarenmesse. Rubie's: Marvel costumes



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Fehn Stroller Chain – Spielwarenmesse 2019

With the new stroller chain from Fehn, your baby will definitely not get bored on a walk. We took a look at the chain from the new collection at the 2019 Toy Fair. Fehn: Stroller chain


Hossidesign: Morning-management

Good morning management with children saves getting loud in the morning - how does that work? We ask the developer of children's morning management at Hossidesign at the Spielwaren... Hossidesign: Morning-management


Outdoor experiences and exercise-oriented leisure activities

Whether hiking, cycling, or paddling—many leisure activities today focus on exercise in nature. Exhibits at the trade fair show how companies are developing innovative solutions for active recreation—from mobile courts to self-sufficient living units.

  • Modular pickleball courts for temporary sports areas
  • Solar-powered houseboats for nature-loving travel
  • Camping solutions with intelligent room layout
  • Mobile tiny houses for flexible outdoor stays
The focus is often not on competition, but on experience, recreation, and environmental awareness. Messe.TV accompanies these developments with reports on products and concepts that are redefining modern leisure.

Travel and temporary living concepts reimagined

The desire for individual accommodation solutions is giving rise to new formats – such as mobile rooms or residential yachts that combine comfort with independence. The solutions presented show what travel beyond the classic hotel model can look like.

  • Residential yachts with Jacuzzi, glass front, and smart home system
  • Tiny Stay: fully equipped mobile rooms
  • Mobile homes for permanent residence in accordance with German building regulations
These types of living spaces are not only suitable for vacations, but also for events or temporary solutions in urban areas. They combine design, functionality, and technical self-sufficiency – a growing field within leisure activities.

Play, adventure, and the design of public spaces

Outdoor play equipment, parkour facilities, or nature-themed parks – all of these shape the design of public leisure facilities. Manufacturers are showing how play areas can become more creative, safer, and more attractive.

  • Natural wooden play equipment with educational value
  • Modular parkour facilities for urban exercise areas
  • Inclusive play equipment for daycare centers and schoolyards
These systems not only appeal to children, but also promote intergenerational use. They are often the result of close cooperation between local authorities, landscape architects, and educators – an exciting topic at trade fairs.

Sports equipment and technologies for new trend sports

Padel, pickleball, and similar sports are gaining popularity – both in leisure and club settings. New materials, tracking systems, and modular constructions support this development and make it easy to get started.

  • Pickleball rackets with carbon core and soft grip
  • Video analysis systems for amateurs and clubs
  • Mobile equipment for temporary sports areas
The combination of technology and sport is particularly striking: sensors, apps, and smart net elements help to measure performance and share content – aspects that are also becoming increasingly relevant for leisure providers.

Leisure in transition: sustainability, innovation, and new target groups

The leisure industry is increasingly focusing on ecological and social aspects. Resource conservation, inclusion, and innovative usage concepts are coming to the fore – from hybrid vehicles to floating living spaces.

  • Hybrid solutions such as the Sealander: caravan and boat in one
  • Sustainable playgrounds with CO₂-reduced materials
  • Houseboats with reusable pontoon systems
These approaches show that leisure activities are more than just entertainment. They reflect social developments, create new spaces for experiences, and appeal to target groups who want to combine functionality, meaningfulness, and experience.