Trade fair highlight at the start of the year

The year starts with the absolute trade fair highlight for travellers, sports fans, caravanning enthusiasts and all those for whom leisure means more than the sofa at home. Over 500 exhibitors will be coming to the exhibition grounds in Hanover from 12 to 16 February to present the latest trends in caravanning, holidays, bikes and cars at the ABF.

Partner country Canada at Travel & Vacation

Next year, Canada will be represented at Reisen & Urlaub as the partner country of America Unlimited. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the fascinating diversity of Canada and be inspired by numerous highlights.

Over 86,000 visitors - ABF and B.I.G. successfully concluded

The ABF leisure trade fair and the B.I.G. building and garden trade fair came to a successful close on Sunday, 4 February. Over the five days of the fair, more than 86,000 visitors came to the exhibition centre in Hanover to find out about the latest trends from over 530 exhibitors. Despite the public transport strike on Friday, the previous year's result was almost equalled.

eMobility & Virtual Reality Arena at the ABF

At ABF 2024, Deutsche Messe AG is also setting an example for future trends in the "Fun, Games & Fitness" sector.

Colorful action program for children of Hannover 96

Hannover 96 will be a guest at the ABF (Hall 26) on the Thursday of the trade fair (February 1) with its colorful movement landscape.

"Mission To Marsh" special guest at the Vanlife community meeting

Ann Christin Sieber and Alexander Kornelsen will be guests at the Vanlife Community Meeting at the ABF on 2 February 2024 and report on their "Mission To Marsh".

AUTOMOBIL highlight: The Microlino!

The lightweight electric vehicle can be seen for the first time at the ABF from January 31 to February 4!

Carthago c-tourer - Well thought out

The Carthago c-tourer with its variable space utilisation details can be seen in the large caravanning area at ABF 2024.

Cool design glued by yourself

"Turn old into young" is the motto at stand A90 in hall 25, where visitors can find out how to turn a boring caravan design into a cool look.

Beekeepers' association with exciting information

Where else can you find that? An enchanting world to marvel at, discover and admire? Bee lovers can experience all this in their garden, in the nearby countryside or in their apiary. The Burgwedel-Isernhagen Beekeepers' Association explains at the B.I.G. how you too can enjoy this and at the same time make an important contribution to the preservation of bee colonies.

Don't let anything burn! - Barbecue shows at the B.I.G. 2024

The daily shows with kitchen expert and food entertainer Jens Becher attract barbecue enthusiasts with a varied programme.

CUPRA TAVASCAN celebrates its premiere at the ABF

Another highlight at the HACKEROTT stand is one of two worldwide exclusive CUPRA TAVASCAN prototypes. The TAVASCAN complements the CUPRA portfolio as a high-performance sports SUV. Get a foretaste of the future development of CUPRA and the future of mobility.

Traveling nationally and internationally with the ABF Travel Forum

At a leisure and adventure trade fair, the topics of vacation and travel are naturally a must. Let yourself be inspired at the ABF 2024's lecture forum and listen to exciting presentations and inspiring talks.

Large Participation programme in the Fitness Arena

ABF 2024 - so much more than just a shopping fair. This year, the ABF will delight visitors with a varied and sporty hands-on programme for young and old exercise fans.

Type in demand

The popular VW California 6.1 van combines practical everyday practicality with a holiday feeling and can be seen at ABF 2024 from 31 January to 4 February.

NEW: Cupra Padel Court powered by Hackerott

We are bringing the new trend sport to the ABF: Padel is a mixture of tennis and squash. After its triumphant success in Spain, the sport is now finding more and more enthusiastic fans in Germany and is the fastest growing sport.

Popular quick-change artist

Looking for a compact motorhome? Then the iSMOVE might be the right choice for you!

Development artist

With the Country Xclusive, the company MBS Caravan is presenting a practical folding caravan that interested visitors can take a closer look at at ABF 2024.

Dream trips with the Morelo Grand Empire

With the top-of-the-range Grand Empire model, Morelo will be demonstrating at the ABF what first-class travel means in its purest form.

North America up close on over 1,000 square meters

America Unlimited presents the partner country USA in Hall 19.

Trend sport drone soccer celebrates its premiere at the ABF

The Drone Soccer World Cup will take place for the first time in Germany at the ABF from February 2 to 4. There will also be a model airplane exhibition on all days and kids can build small gliders.

ABF 2024 for KIDS & TEENS

There will once again be plenty for kids, teens and families to discover throughout the fair on all days and in all halls! Look forward to hands-on activities, sporting activities and much more! Tip: Take advantage of the school holidays to visit the ABF - from Wednesday, 31 January to Friday, 2 February, all children and young people up to and including the age of 17 who are accompanied by a paying adult will receive free admission!

German Hip-Hop Dance Championships for the ABF

During the ABF, the Germany Hip Hop Dance Championship and thus the German preliminary round for the World Championship in the USA will take place on February 3 and 4.

Don't Miss IT! USA official partner country of the ABF

The trend is unbroken. The USA has been one of the world's most popular travel destinations for years and this is unlikely to change. No wonder - after all, America impresses with its unique diversity. Whether it's massive mountain ranges such as the Rocky Mountains, picturesque villages in New England or vibrant cities such as New York, Denver or L.A. - the USA has something to suit every taste.

Special presentation "Harz ERLEBEN"

One of the highlights of Reise & Urlaub at the ABF is the special presentation "Harz ERLEBEN". The Harz Tourism Association, among others, will be presenting itself in an attractively designed area. There will also be a Harz photo exhibition, a model railroad of the Selketalbahn - one of the popular Harz narrow-gauge railroads - and Harz culinary delights.