For all those interested in canoeing and canoe hiking, boot Düsseldorf has created a themed world with great attention to detail with the World of Paddling in Hall 14. Here you have the feeling of being out in nature in a mountain landscape.
The World of Paddling stage is located directly on the river, where experts share information on canoeing as a competitive sport, canoe clubs and insider tips for kayaking routes.
Excerpt from the list of speakers
Olaf Obsommer
Filmmaker
The multi-award-winning filmmaker and adventurer has been traveling the world in his kayak for 30 years.
Adrian Mattern
Extreme kayaker
Adrian is 29 years old and has been a professional whitewater kayaker / Red Bull athlete for over 10 years.
Leon Bast
Kayak freestyle professional
Leon Bast is a canoe athlete and member of the German national team, European vice-champion and European Cup winner.
High ropes course
At the World of Paddling in Hall 14, E40.1 / E40.7 is the high ropes course for children over 1.40 meters tall. Climbing daily and without advance booking.
Boats, equipment & travel
Canoe tours stand for pure nature and relaxation, attracting solitude-loving individualists as well as sociable natures who appreciate leisure experiences with family, friends or in a club.
Discover everything you need for the various canoe sports at the World of Paddling. The exhibitors will show and explain the different types of canoes and the right equipment for every purpose and every area.
If you don't yet have your own canoe, you can book a canoe tour on beautiful rivers, canals and lakes in Germany or abroad with the specialist tour operators at World of Paddling. For a paddling tour at the weekend or a whole vacation by canoe.
Experience paddling live
The boot canoe course in Hall 14 is open all day for young and old. The exhibitors are looking forward to making the boats available to you for test rides. Get in the boat and paddle off in the World of Paddling. Information about canoeing as a competitive sport and about canoe clubs is available in the "Canoe Café" of the German Canoe Association right next to the river course.