The 41st International Model Railway Exhibition (IMA) is set to take place from October 30 to November 1, 2026, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. This event is Europe's largest model railway exhibition and a highlight for the industry. More than 200 exhibitors, including creators of many beautiful European model railway layouts, are expected to showcase their detailed and imaginative works. These layouts tell countless entertaining stories of everyday life in miniature format, appealing to both the model railway community and miniature enthusiasts.

In addition to the IMA, the Faszination Modellbau exhibition will run concurrently from October 31 to November 2, 2025. This event covers a wide range of model-making disciplines, from model railways to model ships and even flight models. Another simultaneous event is the Echtdampf-Hallentreffen, which takes place from October 31 to November 2, 2025. Attendees can get up close with real steam engines, as they experience the smell of steam and hear the sounds of these historic machines.

The IMA Friedrichshafen is organized by Messe Sinsheim GmbH and is located at Gustav-Werner-Straße 6, D – 72636 Frickenhausen. The exhibition focuses on model railways and accessories, with various themes catering to exhibitors and participants. Visitors can look forward to an exciting program filled with exhibits that bring history to life through intricate mechanical wonders.

For more information on exhibitors, the exhibition program, special exhibitions, and other updates, visitors can register on the Messe Sinsheim website. The event organizers emphasize that they use cookies on their website for essential functions and to improve user experience. Visitors can adjust their cookie settings at any time through the website's privacy settings page.