f.re.e 2025: Experience travel and leisure trends up close

Just in time for the meteorological start of spring 2025, f.re.e, Bavaria's largest leisure and travel trade fair, offers everything to do with caravanning & camping, travel, water sports, cycling and outdoor & fitness. From the 19th to the 23rd of February, more than 1,000 exhibitors will be presenting the latest trends and products in a total of eight exhibition halls. A new special show will also celebrate its premiere next year. For the first time, visitors will be able to experience a vacation destination digitally using virtual reality and learn about ecology and sustainability. The virtual reality experience in Hall A3 is being organized by f.re.e together with Munich University of Applied Sciences.

Partner region Bavarian Forest: Focus on sustainability

The right balance between comfort and resource awareness is also one of the central themes with which the partner region of f.re.e 2025 is presenting itself: the Bavarian Forest. Precisely because nature is the Bavarian Forest's greatest asset, the region attaches particular importance to sustainability. The low mountain range is one of the most popular recreational and hiking regions in Germany. The region offers a lot for both wellness and active vacationers.

Varied supporting program

The Caravanning & Camping (B3, B4, B5) and Travel (A3, A4, A5) sections, each of which occupy three exhibition halls as in the previous year, are in great demand at f.re.e. Hall B6 is reserved for cycling, while Halls A6 are shared by water sports, outdoor and fitness. The detailed hall plan is available online.

The f.re.e supporting program leaves nothing to be desired in the coming year. For those who want to try out products and sports directly at the trade fair, the hands-on program offers many opportunities: In addition to the bike and MTB course, the paddle lake for canoeing and SUP, the trial diving and the climbing tower offer plenty of fun and inspiration. In Hall A6, there is a fitness area for all sports enthusiasts with a variety of workouts and shows. The f.re.e lecture program is also impressive and ideally complements the many active offerings. There will be many exciting presentations and discussions on a total of seven stages.

New f.re.e Stage in cooperation with Radio Arabella

The highlights of the stage program include the travel stage on international topics in Hall A3 and the new f.re.e Stage—powered by Radio Arabella. The stage will not only feature good music, but also exciting presentations and discussions. “As Bavaria's most listened-to regional radio station and a long-standing partner of Messe München, we are delighted to be working together on the new f.re.e Stage,” adds Till Coennen, Managing Director of Radio Arabella. “For the visitors in Hall A5, the Arabella team and our well-known presenters will provide five days of create an unforgettable experience. Entertainment, information and Bavarian joie de vivre are perfectly combined.”

f.re.e. ticket also valid for Münchner Auto Tage and IMOT

Parallel to f.re.e, the Munich Auto Days will take place in Hall C4. Interested parties can compare numerous models there—ranging from SUVs to small city runabouts—and even test drive them on site. If two wheels are enough for you, the international motorcycle exhibition IMOT is the place to be. The largest two-wheeler trade fair in southern Germany takes place from February 21 to 23 in Halls C5 and C6. You can see the latest motorcycle and scooter models as well as exciting special shows. The f.re.e ticket is also valid for a visit to IMOT and Münchner Auto Tage.