Freizeit Messe

About Freizeit Messe

The Freizeit Messe Nürnberg is Northern Bavaria's largest holiday, travel, and leisure fair. Every spring, around 500 exhibitors present offers on travel, camping and caravanning, outdoor, sports, garden, and leisure activities in six halls of the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre, covering approximately 50,000 square meters of gross floor space. With around 60,000 visitors, the fair is one of the largest consumer fairs in Franconia.

Dates 04 Mar — 08 Mar 2026

Venue Nürnberg (09564)

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Edition 2026

Freizeit Messe — edition 2026

The Freizeit Messe Nürnberg 2026 takes place from March 4th to 8th at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. In six halls, around 500 exhibitors present offers on holidays, travel, camping, outdoor, and garden on approximately 50,000 square meters of floor space. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

From March 4th to 8th, 2026, the Freizeit Messe Nürnberg will open its doors at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre. Around 500 exhibitors in six halls will present the entire spectrum from travel and holidays to camping and caravanning, as well as outdoor, sports, and garden on approximately 50,000 square meters of gross floor space.

The fair is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (entry until 5 p.m.). Around 60,000 visitors are expected. The organizer is AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH.

Highlights Freizeit Messe 2026

Around 500 exhibitors in six halls
Northern Bavaria's largest holiday, travel, and leisure fair
Around 60,000 visitors expected
Family-friendly supporting program

Programme Freizeit Messe 2026

March 4–8, 2026 — Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Travel & Holidays: Holiday regions and tour operators
Camping & Caravaning: Motorhomes, caravans, accessories
Outdoor & Sports: Hiking, water sports, leisure equipment
Garden & Leisure: Garden equipment and leisure products
Supporting program with lectures, hands-on activities, and special shows
Play area for families

The detailed hall and program offerings will be published on the official fair website.

Prices Freizeit Messe 2026

Admission fee applies, online tickets via the official website freizeitmesse.de. Around 13,500 parking spaces at the Exhibition Centre.

Practical information

Practical information — Freizeit Messe

Getting There

The Nuremberg Exhibition Centre is directly accessible via subway line U1 (station »Messe«). By car: around 13,500 parking spaces, including charging stations for electric vehicles.

Opening Hours

Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (entry until 5 p.m.).

On Site

Barrier-free access, restaurants, cafés, and ATMs are available. Online tickets via the official website.

The Big Spring Fair for Holidays and Leisure

The Freizeit Messe Nürnberg is one of Bavaria's traditional consumer fairs. The organizer is AFAG Messen und Ausstellungen GmbH. Every year in March, the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre transforms into a huge stage for wanderlust and leisure activities.

Variety of Topics in Six Halls

Across approximately 50,000 square meters of gross floor space, around 500 exhibitors cover a broad spectrum of topics: holiday regions and tour operators, camping and caravaning, outdoor and hiking, water sports, garden and leisure equipment. The fair is both a source of inspiration and a booking platform.

An Experience for the Whole Family

In addition to the exhibition stands, visitors can expect a varied supporting program with lectures, hands-on activities, and special shows. A play area is also regularly part of the offering, making the fair attractive for families.

Meeting Point for Northern Bavaria

With around 60,000 visitors, the Freizeit Messe is Northern Bavaria's largest holiday, travel, and leisure fair and a fixed date for everyone planning their leisure time and holidays.