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SUMMARY:Boot Düsseldorf 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith 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. \nExperience 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. \nJoin 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. \nBeyond Boats\nA 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. \nBlue Innovation & Love Your Ocean\nFor 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. \nProtecting 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. \nEach 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. \nFurthermore\, 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. \nAs 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. \nSurfing\nThe 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. \nPaddling\nEncounter 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! \nDiving\nHalls 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. \nThe 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. \nSeaside\nMake 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. \nVessels Galore\nA lineup of over 1000 powerboats\, luxury yachts\, sailing yachts\, canoes\, kayaks\, houseboats dinghies as well as diving accessories\, along with innovations and new products. \nA comprehensive line-up awaits to thrill even the most discerning of enthusiasts that ranges from small entry-price boats and dinghies to luxury yachts. \nSailing Boats\nFrom 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. \nMotor & Super Boats\nWhether 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. \nSuper Yachts\nHalls 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. \nMotors\, Equipment & Accessories\nA 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. \nEngines\, 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. \nVisit boot Düsseldorf 2025\nFull 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. \nWords Messe Düsseldorf\, story Vincent Green\, Nov 29 2024
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LOCATION:Messe Düsseldorf\, Messeplatz\, Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61\, Düsseldorf\, 40474
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SUMMARY:Christmas Tree Cutting
DESCRIPTION:TBA! It’s that time of year when many American families follow a delightful tradition in rural regions of the United States. A drive out to snowy woodlands culminates in searching out\, choosing and cutting down a magnificent Christmas tree\, Tannenbaum\, strapping it to the car then transporting it home. \nFortunately for Americans and other expats living in the region\, it is possible to uphold the tradition of felling a Christmas tree in the Ruhr Metropolis too. \nIt would seem that Fir\, Tanne\, and spruce\, Fichte\, trees await to be felled in the rich woodlands of Forsthof Haard at Haltern am See in the northern region of the Ruhr. \nOtherwise\, festive Gut Diepensiepen in Ratingen offers the opportunity to fell your own tree between November 30 and December 22\, Wednesday thru Sunday. Schlosshof Garath welcomes you to cut your own tree on a late Advent Sunday otherwise purchase locally sourced trees from early December. Both allow you to cut personally or will fell the Christmas tree of your choice for you. \nAs anyone who has watched a kitsch seasonal movie knows\, decorating one’s own freshly cut tree is a marvellous experience. The beautiful scent is more intense while less needles are normally dropped. All that remains is to pile the presents around the base\, gather together\, grab some eggnog and read Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”. Merry Christmas and enjoy! \nPhoto: © Gut Diepensiepen
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SUMMARY:Christmastime Trip
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy Yuletide in the exciting region of the Ruhr Metropolis by spending a few days on a Christmastime trip. Take in the scents of roasted almonds\, Mandeln\, and mulled wine\, Glühwein\, at one of the famous Christmas markets this year. Whether cosy and nostalgic or larger and more popular\, the choice is vast. Highlights include the world’s largest Christmas tree in Dortmund\, imaginative illuminations in Essen or a woodland landscape in the centre of town of Oberhausen. Even a flying Santa can be discovered in the city of Bochum. \nExperience friendly locals and a warm welcome whilst joining the festivities with joyous folk who speak surprisingly good English. Surely the mulled wine helps break the ice! \nShop too for Christmas presents in the Ruhr region in one of Europe’s largest malls\, where comparatively low prices are offered on many consumer goods. Consider too\, an inspirational visit to the Folkwang Museum or Zeche Zollverein with its Red Dot Design Museum. Or perhaps the Football and Brewery Museums are more to your taste. Enjoy that magical Christmas excursion a mere one hour flight and short onward journey from many of Europe’s airports. Photo: © Ruhr Tourismus.
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SUMMARY:Light Festival Dortmund
DESCRIPTION:TBA! The light festival\, Lichterfest\, has been held in Dortmund for well over half a century. Every year this annual spectacle traditionally is held during the latter summer months. \nDuring early evening people gather in the Westfalenpark to experience live music\, children’s firework displays and various entertainment acts. The light festival offers a magnificent evening full of wonder for the whole family. \nStrings of lights some six kilometres long as well as almost one hundred thousand lights and lamps of varying shapes and sizes form the major attractions of the event. And\, as darkness arrives\, a climax in the form of a firework display accompanied by synchronised music wraps up an intense evening.
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SUMMARY:CSD Dortmund
DESCRIPTION:TBA! The hugely popular CSD\, Christopher Street Day attracts tens of thousands to Dortmund in the Ruhr Metropolis each year. The event sees itself as a healthy mix of demonstration and celebration. There is usually a parade\, stage performances\, a service as well as a late night street party.
URL:https://ruhr.amazingcapitals.com/event/csd-dortmund/
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SUMMARY:Ruhr CSD
DESCRIPTION:Gay pride is big in Germany with Essener Christopher Street Day\, Ruhr CSD\, or Ruhr PRIDE\, the largest event in the Ruhr Metropolis held in Essen. A wonderful mix of demonstration\, service\, parade and stage performances\, the festival attracts people from far and wide. The annual event has offered a colourful\, welcoming atmosphere since 2004. \nPhoto © Verein ruhrPRIDE e.V.
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