Good reasons to visit f.re.e in Munich

Germany´s most active travel and leisure trade fair presents the whole world of active leisure: five trade fair themes unite the diversity of the travel and leisure world at one event.

Two smiling women are lying in a huge pool in an exhibition hall on floating boards and doing push-ups.

Since 1970, f.re.e has offered inspiration, information and the right equipment for your travels and leisure activities.

Nowhere else will you find so many experienced experts in one place. Take the opportunity to talk to them in person and compare the offers. The huge variety of topics and its unique experiential character make f.re.e the largest travel and leisure trade fair in Bavaria. Discover: Travel, Caravanning & Camping, Bicycles, Water Sports and Outdoor & Fitness!

Test what you can

Test new products to your heart's content at f.re.e! In the exhibition areas Bicycle, Water Sports and Outdoor & Fitness numerous action and test areas are waiting for you–from the bicycle course to climbing walls and a huge paddle pool!

A male visitor to the free hands-on area stands in the pool in diving gear and has the equipment explained and correctly checked by an exhibitor
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Wide range of products, convenient market overview

The five product areas at f.re.e enable visitors to examine innovations from a wide range of segments in one place: Get personal advice from exhibitors on site. Book and buy now!

Three female visitors to the free trade fair look at a brochure together
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Various supporting and stage programs

Fun and entertainment are the top priorities on the f.re.e show stages. The supporting program with expert information, exciting films and a hands-on program provides valuable ideas and inspiration!

On the left is a stage in a large exhibition hall where two people are giving a talk. On the right is the audience.
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One ticket, two trade fair highlights!

The International Motorcycle Show IMOT took place again at the exhibition grounds in Riem in 2026 at the same time as f.re.e. - f.re.e ran for five days from Wednesday to Sunday, while IMOT was held over three days from Friday to Sunday.

Large crowds of visitors at the turnstiles at the entrance to the f.re.e trade fair.
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Opening of the f.re.e trade fair 2023

f.re.e 2026 at a glance:

Five trade-fair days, enthusiastic exhibitors and visitors.

130000
participants
900
exhibitors from 50 countries

Impressions of f.re.e 2025

A young man wearing a bicycle helmet gives a child on a bicycle a high five during a participatory activity in the exhibition hall. Next to him stands a presenter with a microphone, and in the background you can see barriers and spectators.
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Four men in suits stand in front of an orange trade fair backdrop with the words “The trade fair for my leisure time” during an official opening ceremony, while one of the men speaks into a microphone.
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A folklore group in traditional costumes performs a dance on a stage in front of the trade fair logo, while other dancers stand in the background.
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A presenter and a guest are sitting on stage talking, holding microphones in their hands. Next to them, the logo of the leisure fair can be seen on a large board.
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A BMX rider jumps over several people lying on the ground during a show in the exhibition hall. Numerous spectators watch the action from behind a barrier.
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Two women sit in an inflatable kayak on a body of water inside the exhibition hall and paddle side by side. In the background, more boats, paddlers, and exhibitor stands can be seen.
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Two people are standing at a trade fair booth with skateboards and balance boards, looking at a brochure together. Several boards and yellow price tags are displayed in the background.
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A person wearing diving equipment is standing in a pool and making the “okay” sign with both hands. The person is wearing a diving mask and a regulator, and the water around them is calm.
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A trainer demonstrates an exercise in a fitness area in the exhibition hall, while several participants copy the movement. An orange wall with the words “Fitness-Mitmachfläche” (fitness activity area) can be seen in the background.
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A man leans over a kayak on display and looks at it closely with a smile. In the background, there is a trade fair wall with a water sports motif.
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Two people are standing in a converted camper van, looking at the kitchenette together. In the background, you can see cabinets, lighting, and other details of the vehicle's interior.
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Two people are standing at a bicycle trade fair booth, examining a racing bike on display on a presentation stand. The exhibition hall with other visitors can be seen in the background.
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Several visitors walk through a large exhibition hall with stands showcasing water sports, surfing, and kite surfing equipment. Large advertising banners for the brands hang above the exhibition areas.
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The athlete presents signed soccer balls to a visitor and chats with her at the exhibition stand.
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A man and a woman are inquiring about a camping or roof tent module at a trade fair booth and examining the interior features.
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A woman wearing a leopard-print top and holding a guitar stands on stage at f.re.e and sings into a microphone in front of an audience.
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A smiling woman in a red full-body suit stands barefoot on a board in the pool at the f.re.e trade fair and paddles. Behind her are other trade fair visitors in and around the water.
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A smiling woman in a dirndl stands at a stand at the f.re.e trade fair next to a wheel of fortune that promises only prizes.
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Two smiling women stand together at a stand with a Turkish flag at f.re.e and leaf through a travel magazine.
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A man and a woman wearing helmets sit laughing on bicycles and test them on a separate area at f.re.e.
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A young man wearing a bicycle helmet gives a child on a bicycle a high five during a participatory activity in the exhibition hall. Next to him stands a presenter with a microphone, and in the background you can see barriers and spectators.
Four men in suits stand in front of an orange trade fair backdrop with the words “The trade fair for my leisure time” during an official opening ceremony, while one of the men speaks into a microphone.
A folklore group in traditional costumes performs a dance on a stage in front of the trade fair logo, while other dancers stand in the background.
A presenter and a guest are sitting on stage talking, holding microphones in their hands. Next to them, the logo of the leisure fair can be seen on a large board.
A BMX rider jumps over several people lying on the ground during a show in the exhibition hall. Numerous spectators watch the action from behind a barrier.
Two women sit in an inflatable kayak on a body of water inside the exhibition hall and paddle side by side. In the background, more boats, paddlers, and exhibitor stands can be seen.
Two people are standing at a trade fair booth with skateboards and balance boards, looking at a brochure together. Several boards and yellow price tags are displayed in the background.
A person wearing diving equipment is standing in a pool and making the “okay” sign with both hands. The person is wearing a diving mask and a regulator, and the water around them is calm.
A trainer demonstrates an exercise in a fitness area in the exhibition hall, while several participants copy the movement. An orange wall with the words “Fitness-Mitmachfläche” (fitness activity area) can be seen in the background.
A man leans over a kayak on display and looks at it closely with a smile. In the background, there is a trade fair wall with a water sports motif.
Two people are standing in a converted camper van, looking at the kitchenette together. In the background, you can see cabinets, lighting, and other details of the vehicle's interior.
Two people are standing at a bicycle trade fair booth, examining a racing bike on display on a presentation stand. The exhibition hall with other visitors can be seen in the background.
Several visitors walk through a large exhibition hall with stands showcasing water sports, surfing, and kite surfing equipment. Large advertising banners for the brands hang above the exhibition areas.
The athlete presents signed soccer balls to a visitor and chats with her at the exhibition stand.
A man and a woman are inquiring about a camping or roof tent module at a trade fair booth and examining the interior features.
A woman wearing a leopard-print top and holding a guitar stands on stage at f.re.e and sings into a microphone in front of an audience.
A smiling woman in a red full-body suit stands barefoot on a board in the pool at the f.re.e trade fair and paddles. Behind her are other trade fair visitors in and around the water.
A smiling woman in a dirndl stands at a stand at the f.re.e trade fair next to a wheel of fortune that promises only prizes.
Two smiling women stand together at a stand with a Turkish flag at f.re.e and leaf through a travel magazine.
A man and a woman wearing helmets sit laughing on bicycles and test them on a separate area at f.re.e.
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