The eighth edition of BOOT & FUN INWATER offered an all-round successful weekend for exhibitors and visitors from 29 to 31 August 2025 at the Großer Zernsee in the Havelauen marina. With more than 150 boats of almost all categories and sizes, the fully booked outdoor boat show presented itself in all its diversity. The offerings ranged from sporty SUPs to an impressive selection of houseboats and innovative electric boats through to luxury yachts. The picturesque backdrop of the Havelauen marina created a Mediterranean flair under the late summer sky in Brandenburg and attracted thousands of water sports fans and potential buyers. In addition to the boats themselves, the programme was rounded off by fun sports offers to try out, high-quality accessories and a diverse range of brands and dealers.
Satisfied exhibitors and visitors
"Even after eight editions, BOOT & FUN INWATER continues to inspire with its unique mix of maritime flair, high demand and a good-humoured audience," summarises Daniel Barkowski, Project Manager of BOOT & FUN. "We have never had such a wide range as this year. In addition, the atmosphere was excellent and the pontoons were full - both with boats and interested guests. That shows: Those who use platforms like the events at BOOT & FUN gain important new contacts and buyers." The positive results are underpinned by Messe Berlin's visitor survey: more than 95 per cent of the guests surveyed were satisfied overall with their visit to BOOT & FUN INWATER. Over 92 per cent of those surveyed rated the range of products and services as very good or good. Motorboats and yachts once again attracted particular interest, but houseboats, sailing boats and e-boats also met with keen interest among visitors.
Launch of OutVenture Berlin as a new umbrella brand
As part of BOOT & FUN INWATER, Messe Berlin also presented a significant innovation: the umbrella brand OutVenture Berlin. In future, the leisure and outdoor formats will be bundled under this name - including BOOT & FUN, ANGELWELT, CARAVAN & CAMPING (in cooperation with Auto Camping Caravan) and OFFROAD & NATURE (in cooperation with Offroad Berlin). With the motto "Everything - except indoors!", this creates a central platform for everyone who wants to spend their leisure time actively outdoors - whether on the water, on land or off the beaten track. The new umbrella brand unites the established sub-brands into a common concept that combines the trade fair, community event and world of experience, thus creating a comprehensive offering for outdoor enthusiasts.
Outlook for upcoming events
After the successful season finale at Großer Zernsee, the focus is already turning to the end of the year: BOOT & FUN will open its doors at OutVenture Berlin in the exhibition halls under the Berlin Radio Tower from 27 to 30 November 2025. On the evening before, 26 November, the GALA-NACHT DER BOOTE will serve as a festive pre-event for BOOT & FUN and offer exclusive insights into innovations and trends before the official start. Interested parties can already make a note of the date to experience the diverse world of water sports during the cold season.
