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

arsEdition: "Autumn Stories from the Glockenhof" by Schniedermann

Author Christine Schniedermann continues her successful series of children's books with the Autumn Stories from the Glockenhof, published by arsEdition. After the popular Advent st... Christine Schniedermann arsEdition


KuKuk Box Calisthenics Container: mobile training facility

With the Calisthenics Container, KuKuk Box presents a novel training solution that combines exercise and urban design. The concept is based on a standard container that has been co... KuKuk Box Calisthenics Container




SportAtrium: Outdoor concepts for play, sports, and exercise

SportAtrium creates spaces that get people moving – consciously, playfully, and without any pressure. In times when lack of exercise is on the rise, the company transforms public s... SportAtrium outdoor concepts


Carlsen Publishing: School of Magical Animals & Bodo Wartke

Carlsen Verlag is one of Germany's leading publishers of children's and young adult books and is inspiring visitors to the book fair with a diverse program. In addition to popular ... Carlsen Publishing


SMG fully electric paver PlanoMatic P828

The PlanoMatic P828 is SMG's first fully electric paver – developed for maximum precision in the installation of elastic base layers and running tracks. The electric drive reduces ... PlanoMatic P828 fully electric paver


Ela von Schlosslöwenstein: Elf books full of emotion and nature

Ela von Schlosslöwenstein is the author and illustrator of a series of books that uniquely combine fantasy, warmth, and nature. Her stories are about the little miracles of everyda... Ela von Schlosslöwenstein



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Hanser Publishing: Haffner's “Farewell” and Boyle's “No Way Home”

Hanser Verlag is one of Germany's most renowned publishing houses. As an independent family business with almost a century of history, it combines literary heritage with a contempo... Hanser Publishing


Oetinger Publishing Group: Alea Aquarius and Markus Heitz

The Oetinger Publishing Group is one of the most influential names in German-language children's and young adult literature. For decades, the family-owned company has been synonymo... Oetinger Verlagsgruppe


Kiepenheuer & Witsch: Volker Weidermann on Mascha Kaléko

The publishing house Kiepenheuer & Witsch is celebrating its 75th anniversary – a milestone that stands for literary quality, social commitment, and a keen sense for important voic... Kiepenheuer & Witsch Publishing House


C.H. Beck: “Die Schrecken der Anderen” (The Horrors of Others) by Martina Clavadetscher

C.H. Beck is one of Germany's most traditional publishing houses – for over 260 years, the name has stood for literature, science, and legal expertise. With the novel “Die Schreck... C.H. Beck Novel New Release



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Vahlen Publishing: Taylor Swift and the principle of brand management

Munich-based Vahlen Verlag traditionally focuses on business topics, but with its book on Taylor Swift, it is expanding its program to include an unusual but highly topical perspec... Vahlen Publishing House New Release


Rowohlt Publishing House: literary diversity at the book fair

Rowohlt Verlag, based in Hamburg, is one of Germany's leading publishers. At the Frankfurt Book Fair, this long-established publishing house is showcasing the breadth of its spectr... Rowohlt Publishing House


dtv Publishing House: new books and authors at the book fair

Deutsches Taschenbuch Verlag (dtv) is one of the last major independent publishers in the German-speaking world. At the Frankfurt Book Fair, this traditional publishing house will ... dtv Publishing House


Holly by Adalyn Grace: fourth volume of the Belladonna series

At the Frankfurt Book Fair, arsEdition presents the new volume Holly by Adalyn Grace – the fourth part of the popular Belladonna series. The story takes us back to Wisteria Gardens... Holly by Adalyn Grace




Thienemann Publishing: Award-winning children's and young adult books

Thienemann Publishers is one of the most traditional publishers in the German-language children's and young adult book market. Its program covers the entire spectrum – from first b... Thienemann Publishing


Hymer BMC Facelift motorhome - design update and comfort

The BMC Facelift from Hymer is one of the highlights at the Caravan Salon. The series is being presented with four new layouts, available as either semi-integrated or integrated ve... Hymer BMC Facelift motorhome


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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.