Munich, vibrant capital and largest city of Bavaria in southern Germany will host from 18 to 22 February 2026 f.re.e, a relevant fair featuring over 1.000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries, an annual leisure and travel exhibition, considered a central event for professionals and travellers.
The fair takes place at Messe München, Messegelände, known for its modern infrastructure and accessibility, a venue providing an ideal setting for this versatile fair, offering ample space for exhibitors and visitors, as well as a diverse range of activities and programs.
Organized by Messe München GmbH, a renowned organizer known for its expertise in arranging large - scale, international fairs, since its inception in 2009 f.re.e. established itself as Bavaria’s largest travel and leisure fair and a very significant platform where exhibitors and visitors from various sectors of the leisure and travel industry converge.
The event spans eight halls, covering 88.000 m² and is distinguished by its thematic diversity with focus areas on travel, outdoor & fitness, water sports, cycling/bicycles, and Travel Caravanning & Camping. This variety allows visitors to learn about the latest trends, products, and services in these sectors.
A unique feature of the fair is its extensive supporting program, which provides entertainment and interactions. There are numerous adventure worlds and stages where visitors can actively participate, test new products, and find inspiration.
f.re.e showcases innovations, holiday destinations and hands - on activities and visitors can test products directly, including a bicycle/MTB sourse, a water basin for canoes and Stand Paddling (SUP), a diving pool, a climbing tower, canoe testing and visiting a new“hobby horsing area”. In addition the fair showcases various leisure equipment such as sports items and a wide range of products for trial and purchase and every year introduces new themes.
f.re.e. New 2026 Features:
• Hobby Horsing (Hall A6): An interactive, trending activity for all ages.
• Kids Velo Coaches (Hall B6): Specialized training to help children top ride bikes.
• Treffpunkt Selbstausbau (Hall B4): A dedicated area for customized vehicle camping, featuring consultations.
In essence f.re.e. is not just a fair for leisure and travel enthusiasts but also an event that creates a vibrant and interactive atmosphere, where the latest trends and developments in the industry can be discovered.
Links
https://free-muenchen.de/en/
https://www.tradefairdates.com/free-M4383/Munich.html
