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

Friendsheep Wolly Sunshine, Heunec

With the Friendsheep Wolly Sunshine, children get a cuddly soft toy from Heunec. And with the purchase you are also supporting a charitable cause! Friendsheep Wolly Sunshine, Heunec


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




False beards, Mustaches

We discovered fake beards, mustaches and eyebrows at the toy fair. The various styles are used as carnival costumes through to professional masks in the Hollywood film industry. False beards, Mustaches


Vehicles Agriculture, Bruder

Two great new vehicles: The Claas forage harvester and the John Deere tracked tractor expand the Bruder play world in the field of agriculture. Vehicles Agriculture, Bruder


Sturmkind Drift Cars – Spielwarenmesse 2018

Drifting and racing in your living room? Drift cars combined with an app from Sturmkind make this possible. Sturmkind Drift Cars


Police station Heroes of the city - Dickie Toys

HEROES OF THE CITY. The YouTube children's series has been transformed into realistic toys by Dickie Toys. Paul the police officer, Fiona the firefighter and Casimir the crow are t... Police station Heroes of the city - Dickie Toys



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Smoby Coffee House – Spielwarenmesse 2018

The Coffee House offers everything a coffee shop needs - from the coffee machine to the scanner to the cash register. A play world from Smoby that fits in with the times. Smoby Coffee House


Foooty Ball Puzzle Kit – Spielwarenmesse 2018

A ball for on the go? The "puzzle kit" from Foooty fits in your pocket and can be used to build a soccer, rugby ball or frisbee. Quick and easy! Foooty Ball Puzzle Kit


Bruno the bear and cuddly sheep, Fehn

Fehn stands for great baby toys like no other company. We had designer Mounnett Löffelmann show us the new Aiko & Yuki collection at the 2018 toy fair. Bruno the bear and cuddly sheep, Fehn


Baby Annabell, Zapf Creation

20 years of Baby Annabell is something to celebrate. The company Zapf Creation is relying on brand ambassador Daniela Katzenberger and a fundraising campaign. Baby Annabell, Zapf Creation



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agent hunt, Schmidt Spiele

With Agent Hunt, Schmidt Spiele has created an exciting combination of board game and app. We visited their stand at the Spielwarenmesse. agent hunt, Schmidt Spiele


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


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




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


RM YACHTS Sailboat made of plywood and epoxy resin

RM Yachts builds boats from plywood. This unusual construction method does not reveal from the outside that it is a wooden boat. Everything above deck is made of wood, a unique pro... Sailboat made of plywood and epoxy resin - RM 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.