About this expo
Modell Leben is a public trade fair held at the Messegelände in Erfurt, Germany, using two exhibition halls. It is organized by Messe Erfurt GmbH and focuses on model building, games, and technology. The fair is aimed at model builders, hobbyists, collectors, families, and model building enthusiasts of all ages.
The exhibition covers a wide range of model building categories. Exhibit sectors include Flugzeug (Aircraft), Schiff (Ship), Auto (Car), Eisenbahn (Railway), and Panzer (Tank), as well as Automobil-Modellbau, Eisenbahn-Modellbau, Schiffs-Modellbau, and Panzer- und Militärmodellbau. Additional topics include Kirmesmodellbau, Dampfmaschinen-Modelle, and Miniaturlandschaften. Visitors can take part in exhibitions, consultations, shopping, demonstrations, model layouts, and interactive activities.
In 2026, Modell Leben welcomed 17,500 visitors, nearly 100 exhibitors and associations, and featured 14,000 square meters of exhibition space. Concurrent programs include the RC Drift Competition and Flugfläche (Flight Area) in Hall 2, and the Schiffsbecken (Ship Basin) and Indoor Truck Parcours in Hall 3. Partner organizations Modellbahnverband Deutschland e.V. and MOBA (Fachpartner) are also present at the fair. Companies, dealers, and associations in the model building industry can use Modell Leben to present their products and services to a broad audience.
Highlights
5 items- Held at the Messegelände in Erfurt, Germany, organized by Messe Erfurt GmbH
- 17,500 visitors, nearly 100 exhibitors and associations, and 14,000 square meters of exhibition space in 2026
- Model building categories include aircraft, ships, cars, railways, tanks, and construction machinery
- Concurrent programs include RC Drift Competition, Flugfläche (Flight Area), Schiffsbecken (Ship Basin), and Indoor Truck Parcours
- Aimed at model builders, hobbyists, collectors, families, and enthusiasts of all ages
FAQ
5 questionsWhat is Modell Leben?+
Modell Leben is a public trade fair focused on model building, games, and technology, held at the Messegelände in Erfurt, Germany, across two exhibition halls.
Who organizes Modell Leben?+
The event is organized by Messe Erfurt GmbH.
What types of models are featured at the fair?+
The fair features aircraft, ships, cars, railways, tanks, and construction machinery, as well as Kirmesmodellbau, Dampfmaschinen-Modelle, and Miniaturlandschaften.
How many visitors attended Modell Leben in 2026?+
In 2026, Modell Leben welcomed 17,500 visitors, nearly 100 exhibitors and associations, and featured 14,000 square meters of exhibition space.
What concurrent programs are held at Modell Leben?+
Concurrent programs include the RC Drift Competition and Flugfläche (Flight Area) in Hall 2, and the Schiffsbecken (Ship Basin) and Indoor Truck Parcours in Hall 3.