Recap Fiets en Wandelbeurs Netherlands 2026

The 21st edition of the Fiets en Wandelbeurs in Utrecht, held in combination with the E-bike Challenge, attracted 24,628 enthusiastic cyclists and walkers. Across three halls at Jaarbeurs, visitors found an extensive range of active holidays, routes, destinations, outdoor gear, bicycles, e-bikes and accessories.

The aisles were particularly busy on Friday and Saturday, with exhibitors answering a constant stream of questions. The theme of this edition was “Switch your route”, an invitation to step outside one’s comfort zone, discover surprising routes and refresh the mind.

Destinations

In Hall 9, numerous European destinations showcased their cycling and walking offerings. Spain, France, Poland, the Czech Republic and Portugal were strongly represented on the exhibition floor. France also received recognition, as the route La Voie Bleue won the Hicle Cycle Route of the Year 2026 award. One of the notable newcomers was Cape Verde, highlighting in particular the walking opportunities across its islands.

100+ presentations

In six rooms and at a workshop area on the exhibition floor, visitors could attend more than one hundred presentations, ranging from cycling in the Isaan region of Thailand to pilgrimages to Santiago, Rome and Trondheim, walking on the Veluwe, and preparing for a cycling holiday. Adventurer Tim Voors and Brigitte Ars, known for her bestseller ‘ he Wild Women Trail: Adventurous Walks‘, were among the main crowd-pullers. Presentations such as “Bike and train” and “Travelling by train to your walking destination” were also very popular.

E-bike Challenge

Hall 8 was dedicated to the E-bike Challenge, the largest e-bike test event in the Netherlands. On the large indoor test track, visitors had ample opportunity to try out the latest models of e-bikes and speed pedelecs from over twenty brands – an ideal opportunity for potential buyers to discover which electric bike suits them best.

Photo impression 2026
Photos: ©Stephan de Goede