30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Friedrichshafen, DE
MODELLBAHN 2026
The Internationale Modellbahn-Ausstellung (International Model Railway Exhibition, IMA) in Friedrichshafen is Europe’s largest model railroad event, presenting more than 200 exhibitors and numerous detailed European model railway layouts. The show targets the model-railroad community and miniature enthusiasts, featuring layouts that depict everyday scenes in miniature and offering visitor programmes, forums on novelties and hands-on activities. The event runs alongside related shows such as Faszination Modellbau and Echtdampf-Hallentreffen.
Last updated
- Dates
- 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
- Location
- Friedrichshafen, DE
- Frequency
- Biennial
- Audience
- Mixed
- Duration
- 3 days
- Scale
- National
- Exhibitors
- 303Fact
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About MODELLBAHN 2026
MODELLBAHN 2026 is a national trade show for the Arts, Crafts & Hobbies and Gifts, Toys & Seasonal industries, held in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The 2026 edition runs 30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 at Messe Friedrichshafen Europe's. It brings together an estimated 303 exhibitors. Event Scout has indexed 299 exhibiting companies for the event so far.
Known editions
- 2026Upcoming30 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
- 20241–3 Nov 2024
- 202212 Jan 2022
Venue
Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, DE
Who exhibits at MODELLBAHN 2026
We've captured 299 exhibitors for MODELLBAHN 2026 (roster as of 2026). They span 16 countries, 20% of them based outside Germany.
Where exhibitors are based
Exhibitors' head-office countries, most-represented first.
- Germany80%·237
- Austria6%·17
- Switzerland5%·15
- Italy2%·6
- Netherlands1%·4
Based on 297 exhibitors with a known head-office country.
What exhibitors do
The industries the exhibitor base works in, by share of the roster.
- Energy Electronics25%·15
- Machinery Manufacturing24%·14
- Services20%·12
- Construction14%·8
- Software It14%·8
Based on 59 exhibitors with an industry label — a company can carry several, so shares can total over 100%.
Exclusivity
Ubiquitous roster — almost all of these exhibitors appear at many other events we track.
Cross-referenced against 299 exhibitors in our event graph.
International reach
Predominantly national — a mainly domestic exhibitor base.
Exhibitor calibre
listed companies
1,000+ employees
Of 2 exhibitors whose company size we know.
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.
MODELLBAHN 2026 exhibitor list
So far, 290+ exhibiting companies have been indexed for MODELLBAHN 2026. They span industries including rail transport modelling, services and game industry. The preview below shows a sample of the indexed roster; the full list is available through Event Scout.
- N
NOCHWangen, DE
- D
DGzRS Die SeenotretterBremen, DE
- R
ROCO ModelleisenbahnBergheim, AT
- H
Horizon Hobby EUBarsbüttel, DE
- T
Tourismusverband GroßarltalGroßarl, AT
- RTS
- Quantum Systems
- PROXXON
- Genspow GmbH
- FALLER Online-Shop
- HOECO Handels GmbH
- Unique Group
- Kaindl Online Shop
- JohnDee.com
- Derkum Modellbau
- aero-naut Modellbau
- Schwanheimer Industriekleber GmbH
- Bonbonparadies
- Xedam-Design
- Dressel Süsswaren GmbH
- Hotel Glocknerhof
- MaLu
- Aydogan Lab
- Busch
- EK-Elektronik
+ 274 more exhibitors
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