If you want to know exactly what's hot right now, come to the meeting point of the surf scene in hall 17. Unlimited boardsport action to watch and participate, the latest trends and of course lots of fun – this is unique and can only be found at boot Düsseldorf. Whether wingsurfers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, stand-up paddlers (SUP), wakeboarders, kitesurfers or skimboarders - surf fans will get their money's worth at the Surf Sports Hall.
Surf Festival Camp
Experience the new party and chill-out area during boot! For just €25 per night, you can stay overnight with your camper at P1 (CARAVAN CENTER) directly at the exhibition grounds and use the free shuttle buses.
Please note that the parking space fee does not include access to boot 2026.
Want to fly over the water just like the pros? It's not just the stars of the surfing scene who show off their skills in the XXL indoor pool. Beginners can also gain their first experience on the pumpfoil board.
Stand Up Paddling is very easy to learn. With the right paddling technique, you can have a lot of fun. Our friendly SUP instructors will show you how to paddle on the flat water pool in the Surf Sport hall 17.
Learn now how to slide stylishly over the water, on the skimboard track in hall 17. Our instructors will show you how to do it! Admire the international pros at the European Skimboard Cup.
On our XXL pool, the professionals from Waterski Langenfeld will show you how to make a perfect start at the cableway and stay on the board through the turns. In the daily wakeboard show, you'll see what tricks the pros can do.
Improve your windsurfing and kitesurfing skills or try winging for the first time! At our Surf Academy, experts from the Association of German Watersport Schools guide you on special simulators. Then it's off to the pool, where 82 wind machines help you harness the wind.
Hall 17 has a variety of highlights to offer that you shouldn't miss during your visit to boot Düsseldorf. Surfing, in all its forms, captivates visitors with numerous spectacular tricks and stunts, showcased in daily shows or professional contests on the weekends.
At the contests on the Flatwater Pool in hall 17 you can experience the stars up close. The best place to ask questions, take selfies and collect autographs is at the exhibitors' stands, when the team riders gather there.
Shopping & more
From children's wetsuits, harnesses and wakeboards to complete wingfoil equipment and the perfect beach outfit - in the sales zone you'll find not only good advice but also everything to take away or order.