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The first-ever OutVenture exhibiton, which incorporated several shows including the huge AngelWelt fair, brought more than 55,000 visitors to Berlin to celebrate all types of outdoor activity.

Fans of watersports, angling and camping gathered for OutVenture Berlin, which brought together Boot & Fun, Angelwelt, Caravan & Camping and Offroad & Nature events across 16 halls and 90,000 sq m of space, holding over 850 exhibitors and brands.

AngelWelt reaffirmed its position as Europe’s leading angling fair, celebrating its most successful edition since its launch in 2007.

Featuring international exhibitors, renowned angling personalities and a diverse programme, the event once again drew huge crowds.

Following last year’s record number of exhibitors, AngelWelt 2025 surpassed this success with a further 20 per cent increase – and was more international than ever.

Over 250 national and international exhibitors and brands from countries including Brazil, China, Finland, Japan, the Maldives, Mongolia, Sweden and the USA presented their latest innovations, which met with great enthusiasm from visitors.

AngelWelt boss Felix Seinacker said: “We are overwhelmed by the response. The fair was not only fully booked from the exhibitors’ side but attracted angling enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels with an intensity unmatched by any other event. AngelWelt. Thas become the must-attend event for the entire community – if you’re angling, you’ll come to us – that’s a given.”

The new Finland Pavilion proved a major crowd-puller, offering visitors authentic angling and nature experiences from the “Land of a Thousand Lakes.” The JDM area (Japanese Domestic Market) featuring top Japanese brands such as Duo, Major Craft and Shimano also attracted strong interest. Industry leaders such as Fox Rage, Mustad, Gator, SPRO and Marcazu were among the exhibitors.

STRIFT managing director André Giermannsaid: “The fair went sensationally well. We had even more visitors than last year. The organisers succeeded in curating a mix of manufacturers that included all the big players – and that draws people in. Plus, Berlin is always worth a visit, so many guests travelled here especially for the show”.

Another highlight was the debut of the Fly Zone Berlin, which placed fly fishing firmly in the spotlight. With exhibitors from the fly and coarse fishing sectors, casting demonstrations and workshops, it drew many new enthusiasts. In the Sea Angling Forum, experts shared insights into big game fishing and the best global hotspots, while visitors could refine their casting techniques under expert guidance in the Casting Area.

A central meeting point was the German Angling Association (DAFV), which showcased current projects and discussed angling policy under the motto “Fishing in the middle of society”. Cooking shows and expert talks on sustainability and water protection proved particularly popular on the DAFV Show Stage.

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