Recap Fiets en Wandelbeurs Netherlands 2025

Visitor of the Fiets en Wandelbeurs Utrecht looks at some cycling bags. Below is the recap of the Fiets en Wandelbeurs Netherlands 2025

The Fiets en Wandelbeurs in the Netherlands had reached its 20th edition — a true milestone! A total of 24,165 visitors experienced this atmospheric jubilee edition.

A brief look back:

Especially on Friday and Saturday, the aisles were exceptionally busy, and exhibitors had to answer a barrage of questions. To mark the 20th edition, various extra activities were organized with a link to the past, such as a lecture on pre-war globetrotters, the Cyclists Museum, the Old Bicycle Association, and a photo contest where visitors could submit old cycling and hiking snapshots.

Theme country Germany

Germany was featured as the theme country at this jubilee edition. Fifteen German regions presented their cycling and hiking opportunities in and around the stand of the German National Tourist Board. At the Germany VR pavilion, visitors could take a breathtaking aerial journey over diverse natural landscapes. In the theme country’s lecture room, authors, bloggers, and experienced travelers took the audience on their journeys through Germany in 16 presentations — a country where you never really run out of places to hike or cycle.

Information markets and lectures

Approximately 300 volunteers selflessly offered advice at the information markets about the best cycling and hiking routes, pilgrim journeys to Rome and Santiago de Compostela, equipment, and accommodations. The extensive lecture program featured no fewer than 128 presentations. One of the highlights was author Tim Voors, who received a thunderous applause in a packed Progress Hall for his talk about the Fishermen’s Trail in Portugal.

Hicle Cycle Route of the Year

The Göta kanalleden (220 km) was announced as the Hicle Cycle Route of the Year 2025 on the first day of the fair. The jury was impressed by the versatility of this cycling route along the Göta Canal in southern Sweden. “The bike paths are excellent and largely free of motorised traffic. The history of the canal is featured in several museums along the route and on the information panels at each lock. Besides ‘boat watching,’ it is also possible to sail the Göta Canal yourself. Historic passenger boats operate daily on parts of the route, and bicycles are welcome on board,” according to the jury report.