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

Plush sheep toy: Friendsheep Wolly Sunshine – Heunec

Plush toys are more than just companions in the nursery. They represent closeness, comfort and reliability, often over many years. At a time when toys are increasingly designed to ... Plush toy sheep Wolly Sunshine


Fragenhelden - asking questions, telling stories

With the question heroes, children can use small buttons to ask questions, tell stories or have stories told to them. Of course, you can also cuddle the little plush heroes. Fragenhelden - asking questions, telling stories




Moustaches and beards: tools of transformation - Mustaches

The stand immediately catches the eye. Amongst classic trade fair appearances, it seems like a deliberate break with expectations. What appears playful at first glance quickly turn... Beards as tools of transformation


Agricultural vehicles for children – Bruder toys

Toy vehicles have changed significantly in recent years. What used to consist mainly of rigid models is now part of complex play systems that replicate real work processes, technic... Agricultural vehicles – Bruder


Drifting, oversteering and understeering: RC cars from Sturmkind

What at first glance looks like a remote-controlled car defies almost all classic categories on closer inspection. The vehicle doesn't just drive, it reacts. It skids, oversteers, ... A different kind of remote-controlled car


Heroes of the City – from TV series to play world

For years, the toy industry has been observing how classic product lines are changing. Series formats, digital platforms and physical toys are increasingly converging. One example ... Heroes of the City toys



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Coffee House play shop for children

Food is one of the earliest experiences that children consciously perceive in everyday life. It structures the day, creates rituals and is always socially charged. This is exactly ... Play shop: Coffee House


Ball as a construction kit – from puzzle to football

Toys that combine movement, creativity and construction operate in a special area of tension. They must be robust, intuitive to use and at the same time leave room for imagination.... From puzzle to football


Gentle play worlds for babies: Bruno the Bear from Fehn

Toys for babies operate in a sensitive area. They should stimulate, calm and be safe, while also accompanying the everyday life of young families. Trade fairs repeatedly demonstrat... Toys for babies


Baby Annabell – doll from Zapf Creation celebrates birthday

Twenty years is a remarkable period of time in the fast-paced toy market. Trends come and go, characters disappear, new concepts replace old ones. The fact that a doll has remained... Twenty years of Baby Annabell



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Agent Hunt Board Game: Digital Game Mechanics from Schmidt Spiele

Schmidt Spiele's appearance at this year's toy fair is deliberately different from previous years. Whereas last year cockroaches attracted attention, this year agents are taking ce... Agent Hunt – Schmidt Spiele


Boat and yacht building - BENTE YACHTS

Christian, head of Bente Yachts based on Lake Constance, will be presenting the Bente 24, 28 and 39 yacht range at the boot 24 trade fair stand. All of the boat builder's boats are... Boat and yacht building - BENTE YACHTS


DRAGONFLY 40 Sailboat performance cruiser

Dragonfly builds high-performance trimarans of the highest quality for cruising purposes. The trimarans can be folded, so they do not take up much space at the berth in the harbor. Sailboat performance cruiser - DRAGONFLY 40


Sailing yachts by Hallberg-Rassy

At the Hallberg Rassy stand, the Hallberg Rassy 69 welcomes us to Düsseldorf as the largest sailing boat of the entire boot 2024. It is the largest and grandest boat ever built by ... Sailing yachts by Hallberg-Rassy




Weekender sailboat - SUNBEAM WATERSPORTS

The concept of the Austrian boat builder Sunbeam is weekenders or daysailers plus. Sunbeam does not build touring boats, but neither does it build pure daysailers. The company buil... Weekender sailboat - SUNBEAM WATERSPORTS


Long-term cruise yachts - SOLARIS

Solaris Yachts sind Spezialisten für Segelyachten auf höchster Qualitätsstufe. Die Produktionswerft steht für soliden Yachtbau in der Verbindung mit High-Tech. Wir lassen uns zeige... Long-term cruise yachts - SOLARIS YACHTS


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.