The 21st edition of the Touratech Travel Event will take place from 5 to 7 June 2026. The festival site surrounding the company’s headquarters in Niedereschach will once again become a meet-up spot for motorbike travellers, adventure riders and long-distance travel enthusiasts from all over Europe.

•   Multivision presentations by Michael Martin and Dirk Schäfer live on stage

•   BMW Motorrad with an exhibition area and the GS Trophy team in attendance

•   Test rides on the latest bikes from 13 top brands – including off-road-area!

For more than two decades, the Touratech Travel Event has established itself as a fixture in the motorcycling travel scene’s calendar. For the 21st edition, the festival organisers have put together an exciting programme featuring tried-and-tested attractions as well as plenty of exciting innovations.

The whole world of motorcycle travel on the Main Stage

Once again, the heart of the festival is the Main Stage in front of the iconic Polygon tent. Product presentations, interviews and talks will take place here throughout the weekend. International guests include customiser Niels Peter Jensen, multiple round-the-world traveller Nick Sanders, and Michael Sommer, Head of BMW Motorrad Germany, who will share insights into the history of the BMW GS Trophy. A special highlight of the programme is the premiere of the ACT anniversary film.
Things are set to get particularly exciting on the Main Stage on Friday evening, when Michael Martin presents his latest show, “Around the World on Two Wheels”, live. An absolute world premiere is Dirk Schäfer’s multimedia presentation “Adventure of a Lifetime”, created exclusively for the Travel Event, which is sure to captivate the audience on Saturday evening.

Adventure Stage: The platform for even more adventures

With the Adventure Stage, introduced last year, a second stage is once again available for travel stories and specialist talks. Speakers there will include Wolf Haenlein (@wolfs_bike_on_tour), Daniel Steffen (@SteffingerMotorradreisen), Judith Seeberger, Andreas Hülsmann, Vanessa König (@vanessaofftheroad) and many more will be reporting live from their motorbike trips and expeditions. In her presentation, Claudia Courtin will be addressing the topic of stress management for female motorcyclists.

Hands-on: The workshops at the Touratech Travel Event

The Travel Event has traditionally provided a high level of practical relevance through workshops on topics such as travel preparation, photography and GPS navigation.

Test rides of the latest models from all the major brands

Another key focus of the Touratech Travel Event is on riding activities. All the major motorcycle manufacturers will be present at this year’s 21st edition with a wide range of models. Visitors will have the opportunity to thoroughly test the latest adventure and touring models on individual test rides. The brands that have confirmed their attendance so far are Aprilia, BMW, Ducati, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Indian, KTM, Moto Guzzi, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Yamaha and Zero.
New to the 2026 programme are off-road test rides on adventure bikes from various manufacturers. On specially prepared tracks in a nearby quarry, interested visitors to the festival will be able to experience the bikes for the first time under realistic off-road conditions.

Live off-road action

Visitors can also experience the thrill of riding right at the festival site: professional trial racers will show off their skills in demonstration rides, whilst beginners can gain their first experience on trial bikes during supervised taster sessions. The programme is rounded off by riding demonstrations from the BMW GS Trophy Team Germany on the Touratech off-road track.

A whole load of information at the Dealer Zone

Alongside the motorcycle manufacturers and their impressive show trucks, the Dealer Zone will feature numerous accessory brands, tyre and navigation specialists, training providers, tour operators, as well as Touratech partner companies and distributors.

BMW Motorrad: More prominent than ever

BMW Motorrad is further expanding its presence at the Travel Event 2026 and will be represented with, among other things, on- and off-road test rides, a dedicated exhibition area for custom bikes, and a display of selected GS Trophy motorcycles. Team Germany for the 2026 Int. GS Trophy will also be in attendance.

Street food, chilled drinks & a festival atmosphere

Of course, the Touratech Travel Event wouldn’t be complete without some good food and drink. You can enjoy international specialities and refreshing drinks in a relaxed lounge atmosphere.
The action-packed weekend is rounded off with an evening of live music featuring bands on Friday and Saturday.

Camping meets Comfort

Visitors to the Touratech Travel Event 2026 can stay overnight at a nearby campsite. Well-maintained sanitary facilities and the comfortable Hansgrohe shower truck are available free of charge. In addition, there will be a coffee stand at the campsite for the first time. And it will be a very special one: a coffee machine serving as a top case replacement on a BMW R 1200 GS (@blubber.coffee).
To get your day off to a good start, a generous breakfast buffet awaits guests on Saturdays and Sundays.

Admission to the 21st Touratech Travel Event, taking place from 5 to 7 June 2026, is free. Further details can be found on the dedicated website.

 

 

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