30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Friedrichshafen, DE

Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau

Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (International Model Railway Exhibition) is a large model railway event held in Friedrichshafen that showcases more than 200 exhibitors and numerous European model railroad layouts. The show presents detailed miniature layouts, daily presentations, competitions and hands-on activities aimed at the model-railroad community, technology fans and families. It runs alongside related model-hobby events such as Faszination Modellbau and Echtdampf-Hallentreffen.

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Dates
30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Venue
Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's
Location
Friedrichshafen, DE
Frequency
Biennial
Audience
Mixed
Duration
3 days
Scale
International
Exhibitors
79Fact
Arts, Crafts & HobbiesHome, Furniture & InteriorsGifts, Toys & Seasonal
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Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

About Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau

Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau is an international trade fair for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries, taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The 2026 edition runs 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's. It brings together an estimated 79 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 119 exhibiting companies for the event so far.

Known editions

Venue

Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's

Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Who exhibits at Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau

We've captured 119 exhibitors for Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau (roster as of 2026). They span 2 countries, 12% of them based outside Germany.

Where exhibitors are based

Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.

  • Germany88%·15
  • Switzerland12%·2

Based on 17 exhibitors with a known head-office country.

What exhibitors do

The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.

  • Energy Electronics50%·3
  • Automotive17%·1
  • Construction17%·1
  • Industrial Automation17%·1
  • Machinery Manufacturing17%·1

Based on 6 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.

Exclusivity

1%Class Gof exhibitors exhibit nowhere else we track

Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.

Cross-referenced against 119 exhibitors in our event graph.

International reach

12%Class Gof exhibitors are based abroad

Local — an almost entirely domestic event.

Compiled from public sources and periodically reviewed and updated. This information is provided for general guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date — please verify all details directly with the organizer or venue before relying on them.

Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau 2026 exhibitor list

The Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau exhibitor list currently counts 110+ indexed companies. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.

  • CH Kreativ
  • Dampffreunde Friedrichshafen
  • Dampfmodellbau Stationär
  • Adler Schmalspurbahnen
  • Bahnreisen Sutter
  • Donau Elektronik
  • Echtdampf-Hallentreffen
  • Eickmann Elektronik GmbH
  • Eisenbahnkiste Schüttenmoor
  • FichtelBahn
  • AMW Arnold's Modell WEB
  • Auhagen
  • DAIM's KABELSHOP
  • A.C.M.E. S.r.L.
  • Aare Valley Models Modelleisenbahnen
  • Absima Shop
  • Der RC Bruder
  • Fumotec
  • Aero Bumerang Hall A3
  • Aero Bumerang Halle A3

+ 94 more exhibitors

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Frequently asked questions

When is Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau 2026?
Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau 2026 runs 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's.
Where is Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau held?
Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau is held at Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
How many exhibitors does Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau have?
Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau counts an estimated 79 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 119 exhibiting companies so far.
Who exhibits at Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau?
Indexed exhibitors include Derkum Modellbau, aero-naut Modellbau, Bonbonparadies and Ausstellerprofil anzeigen. The event spans the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies, Home, Furniture & Interiors and Gifts, Toys & Seasonal sectors.
Is Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau worth attending?
Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau is an international trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Home, Furniture & Interiors industries, so it is most relevant to exhibitors and buyers in those industries. It brings together an estimated 79 exhibitors. Whether it is worth attending depends on your objectives, but its scale and sector focus are a useful guide.
How do I get the Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau exhibitor list?
Event Scout has indexed 119 companies exhibiting at Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (IMA) & Faszination Modellbau so far. A sample is shown in the exhibitor-list section on this page, and the full roster is available through Event Scout.

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