Far from typical, the world’s largest water sports trade fair presents a highly immersive water sports experience for the whole family. Occurring annually, boot Düsseldorf is like no other and a driving force within its field.

With their emphasis on one globally connected community, exhibitors are multilingual and speak English. International, expat residents can thus interact on every topic beside, under or on the water whilst enjoying a phenomenal day of adventure.

Experience an exciting and interactive day out at boot 2024 and try all the water sports options on offer. Young adults or old, families with kids, avid partakers or new to the genre, literally everyone can enjoy hours full of action and fun.

Join the boot.club to receive a two days for the price of one deal. View the interactive floor plan with an overview of exhibitors to help plan your route through the fair. View also the try it out page to discover the myriad of fun sports, especially for youngsters.

Beyond Boats

A community of 1000 exhibitors from more than 60 countries and over 200,000 visitors from up to 100 nations gathers together in 16 exhibition vast halls. That’s an equivalent of thirty-one football pitches packed with over a thousand vessels as well as innovations, new products, traditional and innovative water sport favourites, a variety of pools and conservation.

Blue Innovation & Love Your Ocean

For years, boot Düsseldorf has been championing innovations on sustainability and nature conservation, campaigning for a greener boating industry and the protection of our oceans. Under a new guiding motto “We Love Water”, the organisers, partners and exhibitors are sharpening focus and upping the game further.

Protecting our oceans is an issue that is close to the heart of every water sports fan. Once again this year, the Blue Innovation Dock in Hall 10, created by boot and a genuine innovation driver, will bring together visionaries, investors and politicians to make the industry fit for the future.

Each day of the fair there will be presentations on stage and in English. Diverse topics include leaders dialogue – business meets politics, sustainable propulsion, financing innovation & start-up disruption, future fuels, circular materials, sustainable nautical tourism & water sports, innovation for sustainability, engaging NGOs and all players and engaging citizens & boaters.

Furthermore, the Ocean Tribute Award will once again be presented in cooperation with the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and the German Ocean Foundation as part of the trade fair. This award honours environmentally-friendly projects and technical innovations that contribute to a better climate and healthier waters.

As pioneers in this field, marine and water protection have been a priority at boot for a long time with the project Love Your Ocean initiated in 2017. In the same partnership above, along with environmental activist Emily Penn, it has attracted much public attention. Presenting the possibilities to protect the ocean and the climate that industry, science and society already possess today, it offers the whole theme a broad platform. Companies and projects that have water and climate protection as their goal are grouped in hall 14 with exciting talks held on stage.

Surfing

The meeting point of the surf scene and the place to discover exactly what’s hot right now is Hall 17. With unlimited boardsport action to watch and participate in, the latest trends and of course lots of fun, this unique environment can only be found at boot Düsseldorf. The focus is on wingsurfing, wingfoiling and pumpfoiling and beyond.  Windsurfers, stand up paddlers (SUP), surfers, wakeboarders, wave riders, kitesurfers or skimboarders, and a complete accessories portfolio can be discovered at the Beach World.

Paddling

Encounter a whiff of adventure and wildlife that meanders through hall 14. In-between towering rocks and trees, a creek meanders over 90 metres. 3 metres wide and 40 centimetres deep, it flows into two large lakes. Test new canoes and kayaks, make your first attempts at paddling or even take a brief canoeing tour with the whole family!

Diving

Halls 11, 12 & 13 are where to find your diving paradise above and below water. Experience all the facets of diving. Leave your daily routine behind as you take a dive, discover state-of-the-art equipment, the most beautiful holiday destinations and meet other fans of scuba diving.

The glass diving tower remains another highlight this year, just waiting to be experienced by visitors to the fair. Secure yourself a place on a trial dive under professional guidance or move through the water like a mermaid under the eyes of a qualified instructors.

Seaside

Make your dream of a perfect holiday at the water come true, whether coastal or inland, in the Destination Seaside at boot Düsseldorf. The wide range of possibilities for new and combined forms of holiday include chartering houseboats or sleek sailing yachts along with a stay at a hotel. Or combine a caravanning holiday with water sports. The options are almost unlimited at this vast collection of travel agents in Halls 13 & 14.

Vessels Galore

A lineup of over 1000 powerboats, luxury yachts, sailing yachts, canoes, kayaks, houseboats dinghies as well as diving accessories, along with innovations and new products.

A comprehensive line-up awaits to thrill even the most discerning of enthusiasts that ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts.

Sailing Boats

From the Nile of 5,000 years ago to the halls of modern day Düsseldorf, sailing has never lost its appeal. Navigating the winds and currents is more than a mere sport. The passion of sailing can be experienced once again in the impressive halls 15 & 16. Discover dinghies, sailing yachts, catamarans and the latest trends. Experts give sailing fans-in-the-making valuable tips and tricks in the Start Sailing area whilst the little ones get ready to cast off in the boot Sailing School.

Motor & Super Boats

Whether your preference is small yet appealing or large and exclusive, boot has everything you need to make your dream of your own motorised boat come true. Take your time on an impressive walk through the motorboat halls 1, 3, 4, 5 & 9 at boot Düsseldorf and enjoy the fascinating array of motorboats and superboats as well as state-of-the-art equipment and fun products.

Super Yachts

Halls 6 & 7a always attract the crowds at boot Düsseldorf! Luxury and high-end yachts and motor gliders invite you to revel in sheer luxury. The range of super yachts continues to grow and these exceptionally big yachts on show are always worth a visit. So come and enjoy.

Motors, Equipment & Accessories

A real insider’s tip for shopping fans amongst water sports enthusiasts, boot Düsseldorf  presents an almost overwhelming range of maritime products in Halls 10 & 11.

Engines, technical accessories, marina fittings and fixtures, boat equipment and accessories, boat instruments, watersports clothing, maritime publications and service providers are all available, Attractive trade fair offers at great prices can be found here.

Visit boot Düsseldorf 2025

Full day tickets are available with registration online for €21, €14 reduced. Two day tickets are available for €36, while half day tickets are €12. This year, children up to and including 12 years of age can attend the fair for free and do not need a ticket. Become a member of the boot.club for free to benefit from reduced entry price of €19 for two days and €14.

Words Messe Düsseldorf, story Vincent Green, Nov 29 2024