The international water sports industry has found its place on the Rhine: the county capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is a business metropolis in the economically strong Rhine-Ruhr region and an international financial center in the heart of Europe. 5,000 international companies have a branch in Düsseldorf. The international airport in the immediate vicinity of the fair offers excellent connections to all parts of the world.
Düsseldorf is also a popular destination for visitors and offers a perfect ambience for an international leisure fair such as the boot: The historic old town complements the world-famous shopping mile around the "Kö". A great variety of restaurants and hotels provide for the physical well-being and a wide choice of cultural events offers great entertainment catering all tastes.
Some facts in favour of your visit to Düsseldorf and boot:
Geografic Location
The business metropolis Dusseldorf is located in the heart of Europe and attracts visitors from central and aastern Europe alike.
It is only 10 minutes by taxi from the exhibition center to Düsseldorf International Airport. With 180 non-stop connections, it offers optimum accessibility for boat visitors from all over the world.
Non-stop connections to the following countries:
China Danmark Dominica Republic Finnland France Greece Hong Kong Ireland Israel Italy Japan Croatia Marocco Montenegro Norway Austria Poland Portugal Sweden Schwitzerland Singapur Slowenia Spain Turkey UAE UK USA
5,000 international companies have a branch in Düsseldorf, lending a cosmopolitan fleir to the whole city - not just during a trade fair when visitors from all over the world are welcomed at the banks of the Rhine.
City Center Exhibition Grounds
It is only a few minutes drive from the exhibition center to the international airport or the central station. And there is also conveniant, direct access to public transport.
Four million people with a direct interest in watersports live in an area 100 km around Düsseldorf, forming a solid base of potential customers for boot exhibitors.
Düsseldorf's historic old town provides a magnificent backdrop for a show like boot Düsseldorf, complemented by modern, architectural highlights, for example along the banks of the Rhine and around the harbour. And, last but not least, the Rhine itself, which winds its way majestically around the city.
The Königsallee, or short Kö as it is called locally, is one of Düsseldorf's main attractions with an international flair and offers shopping adventures par excellence for visitors. The Düsseldorf experience is rounded off by a wide range of cultural and sports activities as well as a thrilling nightlife in the historic city center.
Hotels & Restaurants
To see really everything at boot Düsseldorf, it takes more than a day. No problem, because the choice of comfortable hotels and delicious restaurants in Düsseldorf is simply great for all tastes and on all price levels.
